Hayter Mowers R53S manual Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower. The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your machine

Important: This Operator’s Manual should be regarded as part of the mower as it gives essential information regarding mower safety, operation, maintenance and specifications. Read and understand this handbook prior to operating your mower for the first time. Make sure you are familiar with all the controls and points of regular maintenance. If you have any doubts, consult your local Hayter authorised dealer who will be pleased to give you assistance

Important: This mower is designed solely for use in a domestic grass cutting environment. Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of operation, service and repair as specified in this manual also constitute essential elements of the intended use.

This mower should be operated, serviced and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 1), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

mowing conditions. Correct operation and maintenance will ensure a long and satisfactory service life. Prior to despatch from our factory every effort is made to ensure that your mower is delivered in perfect condition.

Throughout this handbook all references to left and right are as viewed from behind the handlebar, in the direction of forward travel.

This handbook is based on information available at the time of publication.

HAYTER LIMITED reserve the right to amend product specifications without prior notification.

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1.Safety alert symbol

This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

The safety precautions listed in this handbook and all other generally recognised regulations on safety must be observed at all times. Any arbitrary modifications carried out to this machine may relieve Hayter Limited of liability for any resulting damage or injury.

Hayter mowers are robustly constructed and designed for efficient economical performance under normal

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Contents R53S and R53A Recycling Mower With Auto-drive, ES, and VSIntroduction Contents SafetyStarting Maintenance and StoragePreparation OperationSound Pressure Sound PowerSafety and Instructional Decals Vibration, Hand/arm108-7450 Unfolding the Handle SetupInstalling the Fuse Filling the Engine with OilCharging the Battery Important Use only the charger supplied with the mowerInstall the Mulch Plug or Grass Bag Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel TankChecking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting HeightAdjusting the Upper Handle Height Starting the Engine Mulching the Clippings Traveling ForwardStopping the Engine Removing the Grass Bag Installing the Grass BagCollecting Grass Installing the Side Discharge Chute Side-dischargeCutting Grass Operating TipsRemoving the Side Discharge Chute Cutting LeavesPremaintenance Procedures MaintenanceRecommended Maintenance Schedules Preparing for MaintenanceLubricating the Upper Handle LubricationLubricating the Wheel Gears Changing the Engine Oil Engine MaintenanceReplacing the Air Filter Electrical System Maintenance Replacing the FuseDrive System Maintenance Adjusting the Auto-driveBlade Maintenance Replacing the CutterbladeStorage CleaningCleaning the Mower Preparing the Mower for StorageUpright Position Folding the HandleRemoving the Mower from Storage Forward Position1st Year 12 months Page Limited Warranty Date of Sale Your Local Dealer