Hayter Mowers 447F manual Introduction, Contents

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information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

Introduction

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

This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to be used by residential homeowners or professional, hired operators. It is designed primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns on residential or commercial properties. It is not designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses.

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.

Whenever you need service, genuine parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

Figure 1

1.Model and serial number plate

This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Figure 2

1.Safety alert symbol

This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical

Contents
Introduction	2
Safety	3
General Lawn Mower Safety	3
Sound Pressure	4
Sound Power	4
Vibration, Hand/arm	4
Safety and Instructional Decals	5
Setup	6
Unfolding the Handle	6
Filling the Engine with Oil	6
Installing the Fuse (Model 447F Only)	7
Charging the Battery (Model 447F Only)	7
Product Overview	8
Operation	8
Filling the Fuel Tank	8
Checking the Engine Oil Level	8
Adjusting the Cutting Height	9
Starting the Engine	9
Using the Self-propel Drive	9
Stopping the Engine	10
Recycling the Clippings	10
Bagging the Clippings	10
Rear-discharging the Clippings	11
Operating Tips	11
Maintenance	13
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)	13
Premaintenance Procedures	13
Preparing for Maintenance	13
Lubrication	14
Lubricating the Wheel Gears	14
Engine Maintenance	14
Replacing the Air Filter	14
Changing the Engine Oil	14
Electrical System Maintenance	15
Charging the Battery (Model 447F Only)	15
Replacing the Fuse (Model 447F Only)	15
Drive System Maintenance	16
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive	16
Blade Maintenance	17
Replacing the Blade	17
Cleaning	18
Cleaning the Mower	18
Storage	18
Preparing the Mower for Storage	18
Removing the Mower from Storage	18

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