Hayter Mowers RZT420H manual Safety, Safe Operating Practices, Training

Servicing the Air Cleaner	28
Servicing the Engine Oil	29
Servicing the Spark Plug	31
Cleaning the Blower Housing	31
Fuel System Maintenance	32
Replacing the Fuel Filter	32
Electrical System Maintenance	33
Charging the Battery	33
Servicing the Fuses	34
Drive System Maintenance	35
Checking the Tyre Pressure	35
Cutter Deck Maintenance	36
Servicing the Cutting Blades	36
Leveling the Cutter Deck from
Side-to-Side	37
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope	38
Removing the Cutter Deck	39
Cutter Deck Belt Maintenance	40
Installing the Cutter Deck	40
Replacing the Grass Deflector	41
Cleaning	42
Washing the Underside of the Cutter
Deck	42
Storage	43
Cleaning and Storage	43
Troubleshooting	44
Schematics	46

Safety

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding) Rotary Lawnmower Machines

This machine meets or exceeds European Standards in effect at the time of production. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER -“personal safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are from the EN standard EN 836:1997.

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.

Training

•Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

•Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

•Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

•Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

•Do not carry passengers.

•All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction. Such instruction should emphasize:

–the need for care and concentration when working with ride-on machines;

–control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:

◊insufficient wheel grip;

◊being driven too fast;

◊inadequate braking;

◊the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;

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