Hayter Mowers RZT420H 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 Hayter parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Hayter 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. Write the numbers in the space provided.

Figure 1

Under the seat

1.Model and serial number plate

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below:

Model No.

Serial No.

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 two other 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 Lawnmower Machines	3
Safe Operating Practices	3
Z Turn Riding Mower Safety	5
Sound Pressure	5
Sound Power	5
Vibration	5
Slope Chart	6
Safety and Instructional Decals	7
Setup	10
1 Setting Up the Motion Control Levers	10
2 Installing the Seat Cable	12
3 Connecting the Battery	12
4 Completing the Setup	13
Product Overview	14
Controls	15
Operation	16
Think Safety First	16
Recommended Fuel	16
Checking the Engine Oil Level	18
Starting the Engine	18
Operating the Blades	19
Stopping the Engine	19
The Safety Interlock System	19
Driving Forward or Backward	20
Stopping the Machine	20
Adjusting the Height of Cut	21
Positioning the Seat	21
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers	21
Pushing the Machine by Hand	22
Side Discharge	22
Removing and Installing the Discharge
Cover	23
Operating Tips	24
Maintenance	25
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)	25
Premaintenance Procedures	26
Raising the Seat	26
Accessing the Engine	26
Accessing the Battery	26
Lubrication	27
Greasing the Bearings	27
Engine Maintenance	28

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