Hayter Mowers R53S Setup, Unfolding the Handle, Installing the Fuse, Filling the Engine with Oil

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Setup

Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine.

Unfolding the Handle

1. Move the handle rearward and hold the upper handle in place (Figure 2).

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Figure 2

2.Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can (Figure 3).

Figure 3

2.Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 4). Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 0.6 l, type: SAE 30 detergent oil)

Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil.

3.Install the dipstick securely.

Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.

Installing the Fuse

Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects the electric starter.

Important: You cannot start the mower with the electric starter or charge the battery unless you install the fuse.

1.Remove the 2 screws that fasten the battery cover to the rear of the mower (Figure 5).

Filling the Engine with Oil

To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil before starting the mower.

Figure 5

1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 4).

Note: Save the screws for installing the battery cover.

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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 Upper Handle Height Adjusting the Cutting HeightChecking the Engine Oil Level Starting the Engine Stopping the Engine Traveling ForwardMulching the Clippings Collecting Grass Installing the Grass BagRemoving 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 ProceduresLubricating the Wheel Gears LubricationLubricating the Upper Handle Replacing the Air Filter Engine MaintenanceChanging 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