Hayter Mowers RT380H manual Introduction, Contents

Introduction

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

or Customer Service 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 location

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 information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

Contents
Introduction	2
Safety	3
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (Riding)
Rotary Lawn Mowers	3
Sound Pressure	5
Sound Power	5
Vibration	5
Slope Chart	6
Safety and Instructional Decals	7
Setup	10
1 Installing the Front Wheels	11
2 Checking the Tyre Pressure	11
3 Installing the Steering Wheel	11
4 Installing the Seat	12
5 Activating the Battery	12
6 Checking the Engine Oil Level	13
7 Installing the Anti-Scalp Wheels	13
8 Preparing the Cutter Deck Discharge
Chute	14
9 Lubricating the Tractor	14
10 Checking the Safety Interlock System	14
11 Purging the Hydro Transaxle	14
12 Checking the Hydro Neutral Position	15
13 Checking the Traction Control Pedal	15
Product Overview	16
Controls	16
Operation	17
Petrol and Oil	17
Using the Parking Brake	18
Positioning the Seat	18
Operating the Headlights	18
Operating the Blade Control (PTO)	19
Setting the Height-of-Cut	19
Starting the Engine	19
Stopping the Engine	20
Using the Safety Interlock System	20
Testing the Safety Interlock System	21
Pushing the Tractor Manually	21
Driving Forward or Backward	22
Stopping the Tractor	22
Side Discharge or Mulch Grass	22
Installing the Discharge Cover	22
Operating Tips	23
Maintenance	24
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)	24
Lubrication	25
Greasing and Lubricating the Tractor	25
Engine Maintenance	25
Servicing the Engine Oil	25
Servicing the Air Cleaner	26
Servicing the Spark Plug	27

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