Hayter Mowers R53S manual Contents, Safety

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Contents

 

Introduction

2

Safety

3

General Lawn Mower Safety

3

Sound Pressure

5

Sound Power

5

Vibration, Hand/arm

5

Safety and Instructional Decals

5

Setup

7

Unfolding the Handle

7

Filling the Engine with Oil

7

Installing the Fuse

7

Charging the Battery

8

Install the Mulch Plug or Grass Bag

9

Product Overview

10

Operation

10

Filling the Fuel Tank

10

Checking the Engine Oil Level

11

Adjusting the Cutting Height

11

Adjusting the Upper Handle Height

11

Starting the Engine

12

Traveling Forward

13

Stopping the Engine

13

Mulching the Clippings

13

Collecting Grass

14

Side-discharge

15

Operating Tips

16

Maintenance

17

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

17

Premaintenance Procedures

17

Preparing for Maintenance

17

Lubrication

18

Lubricating the Wheel Gears

18

Lubricating the Upper Handle

18

Engine Maintenance

19

Replacing the Air Filter

19

Changing the Engine Oil

19

Electrical System Maintenance

20

Charging the Battery

20

Replacing the Fuse

20

Drive System Maintenance

21

Adjusting the Auto-drive

21

Blade Maintenance

22

Replacing the Cutterblade

22

Cleaning

23

Cleaning the Mower

23

Storage

23

Preparing the Mower for Storage

23

Folding the Handle

24

Removing the Mower from Storage

24

Safety

Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions.

This mower was designed and tested for reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury.

To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you and any other operator of the mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol (Figure 1) which means Caution, Warning, or Danger—“personal safety instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO 5395.

This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Training

Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

Understand explanations for all pictograms used on the mower or in the instructions.

Petrol

WARNING-Petrol is highly flammable. Take the following precautions.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.

Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

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Contents With Auto-drive, ES, and VS R53S and R53A Recycling MowerIntroduction Safety ContentsOperation Maintenance and StoragePreparation StartingVibration, Hand/arm Sound PowerSafety and Instructional Decals Sound Pressure108-7450 Filling the Engine with Oil SetupInstalling the Fuse Unfolding the HandleImportant Use only the charger supplied with the mower Charging the BatteryInstall the Mulch Plug or Grass Bag Filling the Fuel Tank Product Overview OperationAdjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the Upper Handle HeightChecking the Engine Oil Level Starting the Engine Traveling Forward Stopping the EngineMulching the Clippings Installing the Grass Bag Collecting GrassRemoving the Grass Bag Side-discharge Installing the Side Discharge ChuteCutting Leaves Operating TipsRemoving the Side Discharge Chute Cutting GrassPreparing for Maintenance MaintenanceRecommended Maintenance Schedules Premaintenance ProceduresLubrication Lubricating the Wheel GearsLubricating the Upper Handle Engine Maintenance Replacing the Air FilterChanging the Engine Oil Replacing the Fuse Electrical System MaintenanceAdjusting the Auto-drive Drive System MaintenanceReplacing the Cutterblade Blade MaintenancePreparing the Mower for Storage CleaningCleaning the Mower StorageForward Position Folding the HandleRemoving the Mower from Storage Upright Position1st Year 12 months Page Limited Warranty Date of Sale Your Local Dealer