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Spirit 41
CODE
617E 619E
(Push) (Auto Drive)
OWNER'S HANDBOOK
(English Version)
CODE FROM SERIAL NO:
617E 290000001
619E 290000001 HANDBOOK: 111-1102 (B)
ISSUE 01.01.09
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.2 MAIN FEATURES /SPECIFICATIONS Main Features 8 7 1 Air Cleaner 2 Oil Filler Cap and Dipstick 3 Serial No. Label 4 Handlebar Securing Knob 6 5 Engine Start-Grip 6 Upper Handlebar 7 Engine Stop lever 8 Ground Drive Clutch Lever (619E Only) 5 9 Grassbag 10 Rear Deflector 11 Height of Cut Adjuster 12 Exhaust Guard 4 13 Spark Plug Lead 9 3 2 1 10 11 12 13 Specifications Code 617E 619E Engine Briggs & Stratton Sprint Briggs & Stratton Sprint Engine type Sprint
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.3 1st Year (12 months) 1st Year (12 months) Owner’s Name: We certify that this service has been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Serial Number: Service Dealer Date: Date: Note for dealer: Please retain this voucher for your records. 2nd Year (24 months) 2nd Year (24 months) Owner’s Name: We certify that this service has been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Serial Number: Service Dealer Date: Date: Note for dealer: Please retain this voucher for yo
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.5 CONTENTS 1.2 Main Features/Specifications 1.5 Contents 1.20 Maintenance Schedule 1.6 Introduction 1.21 - 1.28 Mower Maintenance 1.21 - Engine 1.7 Warranty 1.22 - Oil Service 1.22 - Air Cleaner Service 1.8 - 1.11 Safety Precautions 1.23 - Spark Plug Service 1.23 - Keeping Engine Clean 1.11 Safety Symbols 1.23 - Grassbag 1.11 Control Symbols 1.24 - Deck Housing 1.24 - Securing Nuts and Bolts 1.12 Assembling the Mower 1.24 - Clutch Cable Adjustment 1.12
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.6 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower. The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your machine. IMPORTANT: This ‘Owners Handbook’ should be regarded as part of the mower as it gives essential information regarding mower safety, operation, maintenance and specifications. Read and understand this handbook prior to operating your mower for the first time. Make sure you are familiar with all the controls
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.7 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Hayter Limited warrants to the original user/purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from the date of purchase. The manufacturer of major proprietry components ie. engines, gearbox / transaxle (where applicable) furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network. To qualify for the full benefit of
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Alert Symbol This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of injury. Carefully read the following and inform others. Your mower is perfectly safe if used correctly. Failure to observe the following precautions may result in serious injury. Training Before using the mower read the owners handbook carefully. Pay par- ticular attention to the safety precautions.
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Preparation - Always use fresh fuel. Stale fuel can block the carburettor and cause leakage. - Replace fuel tank and oil tank caps securely. - Replace faulty exhaust. A damaged cutterblade or loose fixing bolt are major hazards. Before use, always visually inspect the cutting mechanism to ensure that it is in good condition. A damaged cutterblade must be replaced immedi- ately with a genuine Hayter replacement part Operation Do not ope
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operation Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Never pick up or carry the mower while the engine is running. Never lift the rear deflector while the engine is running. Never touch the exhaust/exhaust guard or cooling fins when the engine is hot. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead: - Before clearing blockages or unclogging the discharge chute. - Before cl
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Maintenance & Storage Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine and the surrounding deck area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Check the rear deflector and grassbag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool. Wear strong work gloves when
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.12 ASSEMBLING THE MOWER Delivery Checklist Remove the mower from the packaging and check that the following items have been supplied correctly. If any items are missing contact, your local Hayter dealer. 1. Grassbag. 2. Grassbag Frame. To prevent accidents cut off the long ribbon attached to the grass- bag and discard. Handlebar Unscrew the handlebar securing knobs sufficiently to allow the handle- bar to pivot. Move the engine stop lever away from the en
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.13 STARTING THE MOWER BEFORE Prevent Engine Damage To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the engine. Oil Type Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE 30 oil. Never use additives with recommended oil. To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after the first 5 hours of use - refer to ‘Maintenance S
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.14 OPERATING THE MOWER Controls Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cables move freely. Check that the engine stop and ground drive clutch levers return freely to their rest position when released. Starting - Step 1 Operate the primer bulb: Note: Push on the primer bulb 5 times at two second intervals to provide the extra fuel to start the engine after assembling the mower for the first time. In normal use push on the primer bulb 3
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.15 OPERATING THE MOWER Forward Travel (617E Only) - Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to move the mower forwards. (619E Only) - Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch lever to power the mower in a forward direction. When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the mower may be pushed. This feature is useful when mowing in confined areas. IMPORTANT To avoid damage this control should only be opert- ed whilst the engine
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.16 OPERATING THE MOWER Slopes To prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Height of Cut Move the height of cut lever sideways to disengage it from the locking notch, then push forwards to lower or pull backwards to raise the height of cut. Release the lever in the required position and ensure that it locks firmly into one of the seven notch settings. Always select a height of cut to suit operating conditions. Prevent en
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.17 OPERATING THE MOWER Without Grass Collection Remove the grassbag and operate the mower with the rear deflector in the closed position. Heavy Growth Areas of heavy growth should be mown without collecting the clip- pings. If collection is required, first mow the area without the grassbag at the maximum height of cut setting. Allow the grass clippings to dry out and then mow the area at the maximum height of cut setting with the grassbag fitted. Reduce th
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.18 LAWN CARE CALENDAR To be used as a guide only. January There is very little work to do this month apart from brushing away leaves. Keep off the grass if frozen or waterlogged. February Rake the grass thoroughly. Spike the lawn to aerate and stimulate soil organisms and root growth and apply lawn sand if necessary. March The yearly lawn work programme really starts this month. As soon as the ground conditions are suitable, the first cut can be made. The
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.19 LAWN CARE CALENDAR August Keep mowing regularly and watering as necessary. Fill any cracks caused by drought with a mixture of sharp sand and soil. In dry weath- er conditions leave the grass longer to help retain ground moisture. September Raise the height of cut to allow the grass to thicken and protect the roots from the winter frost and snow. October Rake out the thatch from the turf and spike the lawn to assist in drainage. Brush in peat and sharp
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111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.20 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE To prevent accidents stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance procedures on the mower. After the very first hour check clutch adjustment. See page 1.24. After the very first five hours change the engine oil. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service will be required if working for prolonged periods under dusty, dry conditions, or when a
