Hayter Mowers RT380H manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

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Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Cause

 

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

 

The starter does not crank.

1.

The blade control (PTO) is engaged.

1.

Disengage the blade control (PTO).

 

2.

The parking brake is not on.

2.

Set the parking brake.

 

3.

The battery is dead.

3.

Charge the battery.

 

4.

The electrical connections are corroded

4.

Check the electrical connections for

 

 

or loose.

 

good contact.

 

5.

A fuse is blown.

5.

Replace the fuse.

 

6.

A relay or switch is damaged.

6.

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

The engine will not start, starts hard, or

1.

The operator is not seated.

1.

Sit on the seat.

fails to keep running.

2.

The fuel tank is empty.

2.

Fill the fuel tank with petrol.

 

 

3.

The air cleaner is dirty.

3.

Clean or replace the air cleaner

 

 

 

 

element.

 

4.

The spark plug wire is loose or

4.

Connect the wire to spark plug.

 

 

disconnected.

 

 

 

5.

The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the

5.

Install a new, correctly gapped spark

 

 

gap is incorrect.

 

plug.

 

6.

The choke is not closing.

6.

Adjust the throttle cable.

 

7.

There is dirt in the fuel filter.

7.

Replace the fuel filter.

 

8.

The idle speed is too low or the mixture

8.

Adjust the carburettor idle speed and

 

 

is incorrect.

 

idle mixture.

 

9.

Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel

9.

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

 

 

system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The engine loses power.

1.

The engine load is excessive.

1.

Reduce the ground speed.

 

2.

The air cleaner is dirty.

2.

Clean the air cleaner element.

 

3.

The oil level in the crankcase is low.

3.

Add oil to the crankcase.

 

4.

The cooling fins and air passages

4.

Remove the obstruction from the

 

 

under the engine blower housing are

 

cooling fins and air passages.

 

 

plugged.

 

 

 

5.

The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the

5.

Install a new, correctly gapped spark

 

 

gap is incorrect.

 

plug.

 

6.

The vent hole in the fuel cap is plugged.

6.

Clean or replace the fuel cap.

 

7.

There is dirt in fuel filter.

7.

Replace the fuel filter.

 

8.

Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel

8.

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

 

 

system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The engine overheats.

1.

The engine load is excessive.

1.

Reduce the ground speed.

 

2.

The oil level in the crankcase is low.

2.

Add oil to the crankcase.

 

3.

The cooling fins and air passages

3.

Remove the obstruction from the

 

 

under the engine blower housing are

 

cooling fins and air passages.

 

 

plugged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is an abnormal vibration.

1.

The blades are bent or unbalanced.

1.

Install new blades.

 

2.

The blade mounting bolt is loose.

2.

Tighten the blade mounting bolt.

 

3.

The engine mounting bolts are loose.

3.

Tighten the engine mounting bolts.

 

4.

There is a loose engine pulley, idler

4.

Tighten the appropriate pulley.

 

 

pulley, or blade pulley.

 

 

 

5.

The engine pulley is damaged.

5.

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

The blades do not rotate.

1.

The blade drive belt is worn, loose, or

1.

Install a new blade drive belt.

 

 

broken.

 

 

 

2.

The blade drive belt is off of the pulley.

2.

Install the blade drive belt and check

 

 

 

 

the idler pulley and belt guides for the

 

 

 

 

correct position.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents RT380H Tractor With Recycling/Side Discharge DeckContents IntroductionPreparation SafetyTraining Operation Mow only in daylight or in good artificial lightSound Power Maintenance and StorageSound Pressure VibrationSlope Chart Safety and Instructional Decals 114-323693-6677 107-4922 Media and Additional Parts SetupLoose Parts Installing the Front Wheels Installing the Steering WheelParts needed for this procedure No Parts Required ProcedureInstalling the Seat Activating the BatteryWait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cells Checking the Engine Oil LevelInstalling the Anti-Scalp Wheels Checking the Safety Interlock SystemLubricating the Tractor Preparing the Cutter Deck Discharge ChuteChecking the Hydro Neutral Position Controls Product OverviewChecking the Traction Control Pedal Petrol and Oil Using Stabilizer/ConditionerOperation Operating the Headlights Using the Parking BrakePositioning the Seat Setting the Height-of-Cut Engaging the Power Take Off PTOOperating the Blade Control PTO Starting the EngineUsing the Safety Interlock System Understanding the Safety Interlock SystemSetting the Tractor to Operate in Reverse Stopping the EngineTesting the Safety Interlock System Pushing the Tractor ManuallyTo Push the Tractor To Operate the TractorInstalling the Discharge Cover Driving Forward or BackwardStopping the Tractor Side Discharge or Mulch GrassOperating Tips Maintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesServicing the Engine Oil Lubrication Engine MaintenanceGreasing and Lubricating the Tractor Servicing the Air Cleaner Changing the OilChanging the Oil Filter Removing the Foam and Paper ElementsInstalling the Foam and Paper Elements Cleaning the Foam and Paper ElementsServicing the Spark Plug Removing the Spark PlugFuel System Maintenance Installing the Spark PlugDraining the Fuel Tank Checking the Spark PlugElectrical System Maintenance Servicing the BatteryRemoving the Battery Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking the Electrolyte Level Installing the BatteryAdding Water to the Battery Charging the Battery Servicing the FuseServicing the Headlights Removing the BulbDrive System Maintenance Installing the BulbServicing the Transaxle Fluid Checking the Fluid LevelCooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Cooling SystemBrake Maintenance Adjusting the Parking BrakeServicing the Parking Brake Checking the Parking BrakeServicing the Blades Belt Maintenance Cutter Deck MaintenanceReplacing the Blade Drive Belt Sharpening the Blades Installing the BladesRemoving the Cutter Deck Idler spring Idler arm Eye-bolt Installing the Cutter Deck Leveling the Cutter Deck from Side-to-Side Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Cleaning Washing the Underside of the Cutter DeckStorage Cover the tractor to protect it and keep it clean Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionTractor does not drive Schematics Page Page 1st Year 12 months Page Limited Warranty Date of Sale Your Local Dealer
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