Hayter Mowers 447F manual Recommended Maintenance Schedules, Premaintenance Procedures

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Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service

Maintenance Procedure

Interval

 

 

 

 

 

After the first 5 hours

Change the engine oil.

 

 

 

 

Check the engine oil level.

Before each use or daily

Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bar.

 

Clean the mower.

Every 25 hours

Charge the battery for 24 hours. (Model 447F only)

Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).

 

Every 50 hours

Change the engine oil.

 

 

 

Every 100 hours

Clean the cooling system (refer to your engine owner’s manual).

Replace the spark plug (refer to your engine owner’s manual).

 

 

 

 

Before storage

Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.

 

 

 

 

Lubricate the wheel gears.

 

Replace the air filter (more frequently in dusty operating conditions).

Yearly

Check the spark plug (refer to your engine owner’s manual).

 

Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance

 

 

procedures.

 

 

 

Premaintenance

Procedures

Preparing for Maintenance

1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug (Figure 20) before performing any maintenance procedure.

hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.

Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak. Petrol is flammable, explosive and can cause personal injury.

Run the engine dry or remove the petrol with a hand pump; never siphon.

Figure 20

3.After performing the maintenance procedure(s), connect the spark plug lead to the spark plug.

Important: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry through normal usage. If you must tip the mower prior to running out of fuel, use a

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Contents Code 446F, 447F Serial No and Up Manual Part No -3375 Rev a R48 Recycling MowerIntroduction ContentsGeneral Lawn Mower Safety SafetyMaintenance and Storage Sound PowerSound Pressure Vibration, Hand/arm110-7059 Safety and Instructional DecalsUnfolding the Handle SetupFilling the Engine with Oil Charging the Battery Model 447F Only Installing the Fuse Model 447F OnlyFilling the Fuel Tank Product Overview OperationChecking the Engine Oil Level Using the Self-propel Drive Adjusting the Cutting HeightStarting the Engine Stopping the Engine Installing the Grass BagRecycling the Clippings Bagging the ClippingsRear-discharging Clippings Operating TipsGeneral Mowing Tips Removing the Grass BagCutting Leaves Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenancePremaintenance Procedures Preparing for MaintenanceLubrication Engine MaintenanceLubricating the Wheel Gears Replacing the Air FilterReplacing the Fuse Model 447F Only Electrical System MaintenanceAdjusting the Self-propel Drive Drive System MaintenanceReplacing the Blade Blade MaintenanceCleaning the Mower CleaningStorage Preparing the Mower for StoragePage Page 1st Year 12 months Page Limited Warranty Date of Sale Your Local Dealer