Hayter Mowers RT380H Introduction, Contents

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury

andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating

theproductproperlyandsafely.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineparts,oradditional

information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

orCustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserial

numbersofyourproductready.Figure1identiesthe

locationofthemodelandserialnumbersontheproduct.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious

injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended

precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

Introduction.................................................................2

Safety...........................................................................3

SafeOperationPracticesforRide-on(Riding)

RotaryLawnMowers........................................3

SoundPressure.....................................................5

SoundPower........................................................5

Vibration..............................................................5

SlopeChart..........................................................6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................7

Setup..........................................................................10

1InstallingtheFrontWheels..............................11

2CheckingtheTyrePressure..............................11

3InstallingtheSteeringWheel............................11

4InstallingtheSeat.............................................12

5ActivatingtheBattery......................................12

6CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.........................13

7InstallingtheAnti-ScalpWheels.......................13

8PreparingtheCutterDeckDischarge

Chute.............................................................14

9LubricatingtheTractor....................................14

10CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem..............14

11PurgingtheHydroTransaxle..........................14

12CheckingtheHydroNeutralPosition..............15

13CheckingtheTractionControlPedal..............15

ProductOverview......................................................16

Controls.............................................................16

Operation...................................................................17

PetrolandOil.....................................................17

UsingtheParkingBrake......................................18

PositioningtheSeat............................................18

OperatingtheHeadlights....................................18

OperatingtheBladeControl(PTO)....................19

SettingtheHeight-of-Cut...................................19

StartingtheEngine.............................................19

StoppingtheEngine...........................................20

UsingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.......................20

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................21

PushingtheTractorManually.............................21

DrivingForwardorBackward.............................22

StoppingtheTractor...........................................22

SideDischargeorMulchGrass...........................22

InstallingtheDischargeCover............................22

OperatingTips...................................................23

Maintenance...............................................................24

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................24

Lubrication.............................................................25

GreasingandLubricatingtheTractor..................25

EngineMaintenance...............................................25

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................25

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................26

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................27

AllRightsReserved