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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all objects which may be
thrown by the machine.

Warning

—Fuel is highly flammable.

– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for

this purpose.

– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while

refuelling.

– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never

remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the

engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.

– Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.

Replace faulty silencers.

Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance.

On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.

Operation

Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all
blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.

Do not use on slopes of more than

– 5° when mowing on side hills;

– 10° when mowing uphill;

– 15° when mowing downhill.

Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To
guard against overturning:

– do not stop or start suddenly when going up or

downhill;

– engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in

gear, especially when travelling downhill;

– machine speeds should be kept low on slopes

and during tight turns;

– stay alert for humps and hollows and other

hidden hazards;

– never mow across the face of the slope, unless

the lawn mower is designed for this purpose.

Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.

– Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

– Limit loads to those you can safely control.

– Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.

– Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when

suggested in the instruction handbook.

Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.

When using any attachments, never direct discharge
of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near
the machine while in operation.

Never operate the machine with damaged guards or
without safety protective devices in place.

Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal
injury.

Before leaving the operator’s position:

– disengage the power take-off and lower the

attachments;

– change into neutral and set the parking brake;

– stop the engine and remove the key.

Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the
ignition key

– before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;

– before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn

mower;

– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn

mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment;

– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check

immediately).

Disengage drive to attachments when transporting
or not in use.

Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment

– before refuelling;

– before removing the grass catcher;

– before making height adjustment unless

adjustment can be made from the operator’s
position.

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Summary of Contents for RT380H

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual RT380H Tractor with Recycling Side Discharge Deck G006889 Code 135E Serial No 280000001 Manual Part No 111 2091 Rev C...

Page 2: ...ibration 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 Activ...

Page 3: ...ety 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 w...

Page 4: ...should be kept low on slopes and during tight turns stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards never mow across the face of the slope unless the lawn mower is designed for this purpose...

Page 5: ...Replace worn or damaged parts for safety If the fuel tank has to be drained this should be done outdoors On multi bladed machines take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate When...

Page 6: ...Slope Chart 6...

Page 7: ...e press and release the brake clutch pedal 2 Brake and clutch to engage press the brake clutch pedal 3 Traction drive to drive in reverse press the bottom of the traction control pedal rearward and do...

Page 8: ...foot mower blade stay away from moving parts 93 7317 1 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 2 Thrown object hazard mower keep the deflector in place 3 Cutting dismembe...

Page 9: ...degrees 2 Disengage 3 Engage 4 Power take off PTO 5 Parking brake Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1 Explosion hazard 6 Keep bystanders a safe distance from the batter...

Page 10: ...the engine oil level Anti scalp wheels 2 Wheel bolt 2 7 Locknut 2 Install the anti scalp wheels 8 No parts required Preparing the cutter deck discharge chute 9 No parts required Lubricate the tractor...

Page 11: ...the end of the axle 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 on the opposite side of the tractor 7 Grease the wheel bearings until the grease comes out of the bearing seal area 2 Checking the Tyre Pressure No Part...

Page 12: ...Knobs and flat washers 2 Thread the knobs and flat washers through the slots and into the rear center holes in the seat Figure 6 3 Adjust the seat and tighten the knobs 4 Connect the seat switch to th...

Page 13: ...cessary until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line Figure 7 on the battery case 6 Install the battery vent caps 7 Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 4 t...

Page 14: ...Ensure that the spring returns the discharge chute to the full down position 9 Lubricating the Tractor No Parts Required Procedure Ensure that all of the necessary points on the tractor are lubricate...

Page 15: ...warm up the transaxle 2 Disengage the blade PTO 3 Set the parking brake 4 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 5 Remove the ignition key 6 Raise the right rear wheel off the ground a...

Page 16: ...backward for a faster forward speed Figure 12 Figure 12 1 Traction control pedal 2 Adjusting screws 3 Tighten the screws 4 Check the traction control pedal Product Overview Controls Become familiar wi...

Page 17: ...ved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of petrol Always place petrol containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill petr...

Page 18: ...Interval Before each use or daily Before you start the engine and use the tractor check the oil level in the engine crankcase refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level in Maintenance Using the Parking B...

Page 19: ...ut lever on the tractor and move it to the desired position Figure 17 Figure 17 1 Height of cut lever Starting the Engine 1 Sit down on the seat 2 Set the parking brake refer to Setting the Parking Br...

Page 20: ...If you shift the traction control switch into Reverse with the blade control PTO engaged i e with the cutter deck blades or other attachment running the engine will stop Do not mow in reverse unless i...

Page 21: ...to Disengage and start the engine While the engine is running release the parking brake and rise slightly from the seat The engine should stop 4 Shift the blade control PTO to Disengage move the tract...

Page 22: ...ignition key from the switch Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended Always remove the ignition and reverse interlock keys and set...

Page 23: ...p the grass standing straight This also helps disperse clippings and enhances decomposition and fertilization Grass grows at different rates at different times of the season To maintain the same cutti...

Page 24: ...mperatures Every 100 hours Change the oil filter Replace the air cleaner paper element Replace the spark plug Replace the fuel filter Service the transaxle fluid Clean the cooling system Before storag...

Page 25: ...dles until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings Figure 25 Figure 25 Engine Maintenance Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type Detergent oil API service SF SG SH SJ or higher Crankcase Capacity 48 oz o...

Page 26: ...enter 9 Change the oil filter if necessary Refer to Changing the Oil Filter 10 Slowly pour approximately 80 of the specified amount of oil into the fill hole Figure 27 Check the oil level refer to 4 a...

Page 27: ...the paper element with pressurized air or liquids such as solvents petrol or kerosene Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly Installing the Foam and Paper Elements...

Page 28: ...metal washer Note Ensure that the air gap is set correctly 2 Tighten the spark plug to 15 ft lb 20 N m 3 Connect the wire to the spark plug Figure 32 4 Close the hood Fuel System Maintenance Draining...

Page 29: ...Remove the fuel filter from the fuel lines 6 Install a new fuel filter and move the hose clamps close to the fuel filter 7 Close the hood Electrical System Maintenance Servicing the Battery Always ke...

Page 30: ...tery 2 Look at the side of the battery The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line Figure 36 Figure 36 1 Vent caps 3 Lower line 2 Upper line Note Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower...

Page 31: ...t for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6 hours at 4 to 6 amps Do not overcharge the battery 4 When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger from the electrical outlet 5 Disconnect the charger leads f...

Page 32: ...val Every 25 hours Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tyres at 20 psi 138 kPa Check the pressure at the valve stem Figure 41 after every 25 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs firs...

Page 33: ...e top of the fill port Figure 42 Add fluid if necessary 6 Install the fill plug Cooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval Every 100 hours Use a dry brush to clean grass a...

Page 34: ...g brake Adjust the parking brake if the wheels turn and do not lock refer to Adjusting the Parking Brake Adjusting the Parking Brake 1 Check the parking brake before you adjust it refer to Checking th...

Page 35: ...Install the cutter deck refer to Installing the Cutter Deck Cutter Deck Maintenance Servicing the Blades Service Interval Before each use or daily To ensure a superior quality of cut keep the blades s...

Page 36: ...ner curved washer cupped side toward blade and the blade bolt Figure 46 Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing toward the inside of the cutter deck to ensure proper cutting 2 Tighten...

Page 37: ...2 Slide the bracket off of the mounting pin Install the washer and hairpin cotter for storage 11 Rotate the leveling bracket up toward the frame and hook the long rod into one of the holes to store Se...

Page 38: ...m the right side 6 Install the cutter deck belt onto the lower engine pulley Figure 53 7 Install the cutter deck pivot mount brackets onto the front axle with the bolts and locknuts Figure 54 Figure 5...

Page 39: ...Checking the Tyre Pressure 1 Park the tractor on a level surface 2 Disengage the blade control PTO and set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop befo...

Page 40: ...length is not 5 8 inch 16 mm remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the end of the rod Figure 61 and turn the rod until it extends out 5 8 inch 16 mm Figure 61 1 Adjusting block 3 Hairpin cotter a...

Page 41: ...fore leaving the operating position 4 Attach the coupling not included to the cutter deck washout fitting and turn the water on high Figure 64 Figure 64 1 Washout fitting 3 Hose 2 Coupling not include...

Page 42: ...points Avoid using water excessively especially near the control panel lights engine and battery 4 Check the parking brake refer to Checking the Parking Brake 5 Service the air cleaner refer to Servi...

Page 43: ...ry Leave the negative battery cable disconnected from the battery during storage Important The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and being damaged at temperatures below 32 F 0...

Page 44: ...element 3 The oil level in the crankcase is low 3 Add oil to the crankcase 4 The cooling fins and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged 4 Remove the obstruction from the cooling fi...

Page 45: ...zed Service Dealer The tractor does not drive 3 The traction belt is off of the pulley 3 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 The tyre pressure is incorrect 1 Set the tyre pressure 2 The cutter deck...

Page 46: ...Schematics Wiring Diagram Rev A 46...

Page 47: ...Notes 47...

Page 48: ...Notes 48...

Page 49: ...months Owner s Name Serial Number Date 2nd Year 24 months We certify that this service has been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer Date Owner s Name Serial Number Date Note for dealer...

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Page 51: ...such devices are not applicable Only machines fitted with a genuine Hayter friction disc which are used in accordance with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures are covered This warrant...

Page 52: ...CUS TOMER INFORMATION Date of Sale Your Local Dealer HA YTER L IMITED SPEL LBR OOK BI SHOP S S TORTFORD HERTS CM23 4BU ENGLAND Code Serial No...

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