Hayter Mowers 455E manual Fuel System Maintenance, Drive System Maintenance

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Fuel System

Maintenance

Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Yearly

The fuel filter (screen) element is located inside the fuel tank. Clean the fuel filter element yearly.

1.Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down.

Note: Drain petrol from a cold engine only.

2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

3.Disconnect the fuel line by loosening the tube clamp at the carburetor.

4.Open the fuel valve.

5.Drain the petrol completely from the tank and fuel line into an approved fuel container.

6.Remove the fuel tank from the mower.

7.Pour a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank, move the fuel around in the tank, and pour it out into an approved fuel container.

8.Install the fuel tank and fuel line; refer to Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line.

Drive System

Maintenance

Adjusting the Self-propel Drive

If the mower does not self-propel or has a tendency to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the self-propel drive.

1. Loosen the nut that secures the adjuster (Figure 28).

Figure 28

1.

Adjuster

3.

Cable

2.

Nut

4.

1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm)

2.Turn the adjuster until you remove the slack in the exposed cable (Figure 28).

3.Tighten the nut.

Note: To check the adjustment, slowly pull the mower backward while you gradually move the control bar toward the handle. The adjustment is correct when the rear wheels stop turning and the top of the control bar is about 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the bottom of the handle.

Note: If the adjuster is fully extended and the mower does not self-propel when the blade control bar is 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, you will need to adjust the lower anchor bracket. Refer to steps 4 to 9.

4.Move the adjuster to obtain the maximum slack in the cable.

5.Remove the fuel tank.

Note: You do not need to disconnect the fuel line from the fuel tank.

6.Remove the upper belt cover (Figure 29).

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Contents 21in Heavy-Duty Walk-Behind Rotary Mower Introduction ContentsGeneral Lawn Mower Safety SafetyTraining PetrolPreparation Maintenance and StorageStarting OperationSound Power Sound PressureVibration, Hand/arm 110-2115 Safety and Instructional DecalsInstalling the Handle SetupParts needed for this procedure ProcedureInstalling the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line No Parts Required ProcedureFilling the Crankcase with Oil Throttle settings are shown in Figure SpecificationsProduct Overview ControlsService Interval Before each use or daily OperationChecking the Engine Oil Level Clean around the fuel tank cap Figure Filling the Fuel TankRemove the cap from the tank Operating the Blade Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Engaging the BladeAdjusting the Cutting Height Operating the Traction DriveChecking the Blade Brake Clutch Installing the Grass Bag Using the Grass BagRemoving the Grass Bag Lower the rear doorMowing with the Grass Bag Operating TipsGeneral Tips Cutting GrassPage Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceLubrication Lubricating the Pivot ArmsEngine Maintenance Lubricating the Gear CaseServicing the Air Filter Changing the Oil Filter Changing the Engine OilServicing the Spark Plug Install the new filter and hand tighten it 2/3 turn onlyDrive System Maintenance Fuel System MaintenanceEmptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter Adjusting the Self-propel DriveRemoving the Wheels Servicing the WheelsAssembling the Wheels Remove the screws from the lower anchor bracket FigureAdjusting the Blade Brake Cable Controls System MaintenanceSpring Cable clamp screw Brake cable conduit Maintaining the Cutting Blade Blade MaintenanceRemoving the Blade Inspecting the BladeCleaning under the Mower Housing CleaningTip the mower on its right side Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch ShieldPreparing the Fuel System StoragePreparing the Engine General InformationProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingPage Limited Warranty Date of Sale Your Local Dealer

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