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ISSUE   16.03.09

PART NUMBER: 111-1519 (C)

CODE FROM SERIAL NO.
184E

290000001

XR44 Hovertrim

OWNER'S HANDBOOK

Manufactured by Hayter Limited

111-1519 (C)  19/3/09  2:31 pm  Page 1.1

Summary of Contents for xr44 hovertrim

Page 1: ...ISSUE 16 03 09 PART NUMBER 111 1519 C CODE FROM SERIAL NO 184E 290000001 XR44 Hovertrim OWNER S HANDBOOK Manufactured by Hayter Limited 111 1519 C 19 3 09 2 31 pm Page 1 1 ...

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Page 3: ...il sump capacity 0 25 litres Cutting width 40 cm 16 Dry Weight 12 5 kg RPM 4800 1 Footstop 2 Air Cleaner 3 Serial No Label 4 Choke Lever 5 Man Eye Ear Protection 6 Petrol Safety Decal 7 Spark Plug Lead 8 Exhaust Guard 9 Handlebar Securing Knob 10 Handlebar 11 Engine Stop Lever 12 OPC Switch 13 Oil Dipstick 14 Engine Cover 15 Engine Start Grip 16 Fuel Cap Vent Knob 17 Fuel Cap 18 Fuel Valve Lever S...

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Page 5: ...trols 1 15 1 16 Starting 1 16 Cutting Grass on Flat Ground 1 16 Cutting Grass on Slopes and Banks 1 17 Stopping 1 17 Adjusting the Cutting Height and Replacement of Nylon Cutting System 1 17 Before Trimming 1 18 1 21 Hovertrim Maintenance 1 18 Engine 1 18 Carburettor Adjustments 1 19 Air Cleaner Service 1 19 Spark Plug Service 1 20 Keeping Engine Clean 1 20 Deck Housing 1 20 Securing Nuts and Bolt...

Page 6: ...nstitute essential elements of the intended use This machine should be operated serviced and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures The safety precautions listed in this handbook and all other generally recognised regulations on safety must be observed at all times Any arbitrary modifications carried ...

Page 7: ...y to any unit that has been tampered with altered misused abused or used for hire and will become invalid if non genuine parts are fitted This warranty does not cover for minor mechanical adjustments unless they are due to defective material or workmanship Consult the Ownerʼs Handbook or an Authorised Service Dealer for assistance when making these adjustments To make a warranty claim return the u...

Page 8: ... service the equip ment Local regulations may strict the age of the operator While using the machine always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing san dals Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine WARNING Petrol is highly flammable Store fuel in containers specifi...

Page 9: ...el outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling Always pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt Then pull the cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Avoid using the machine on wet grass where feasible Always be sure of your footing on slopes Walk never run Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on sl...

Page 10: ...n safe operating condition Frequently check fuel lines and fittings for cracks or leaks and replace if necessary Never check for a spark when the spark plug is removed Use approved tester Inspect the exhaust periodically and replace if worn or leaking Never crank the engine with the spark plug removed Never start the engine with the air cleaner or air cleaner cover removed Never store the machine ...

Page 11: ...cts Stop engine and remove spark plug lead before working on the machine Engine Stop STOP Information Symbols Hearing protection should be worn Never fit metal cutting parts 2009 Code Serial No 184E 290000001 XR44 Hovertrim 16ʼʼ Petrol kg RPM kW Manufactured by Hayter Limited Spellbrook Bishop s Stortford Herts England CM23 4BU 100dB Serial Number Decal Keep bystanders at least 15m from the trimme...

Page 12: ...Cut to length x 4 4 M6 Washer x 2 Fit the lower handle first Slide the retaining pin through the deck and lower the handlebar start ing from the outside Secure with R Clip Repeat for the opposite side Use the remaining R Clip and retaining pin to secure the footstop Assemble the upper handle align holes and fit U bolts washer and hand wheel Ensure the M6 Washer is assembled before the hand wheel A...

Page 13: ...d wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck but do not screw it in then remove to check the oil level The oil level is correct when it is at the full mark on the dipstick DO NOT OVERFILL Always use clean fresh unleaded petrol Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days Never mix oil with petrol Fill to base of neck to allow for fuel expansion...

Page 14: ... undercarriage Ensure fuel line and vent valve are closed 1 2 3 4 5 HAY G00334 A 1 14 OPERATING THE HOVERTRIM Footstop Positions HAY G00329 A HAY G00330 A HAY G00333 A 1 Transport storage 2 Operator Minimum 4 Park 5 Service 3 Operator Maximum 111 1519 C 19 3 09 2 31 pm Page 1 14 ...

Page 15: ...rning the vent knob at least 2 or 3 turns counterclockwise 2 Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position 3 To start a cold engine move the choke lever to the CLOSED position To restart a warm engine leave the choke lever in the OPEN position Controls THE HOVERTRIM HAY G00122 A FUEL VALVE LEVER ON HAY G00123 A CLOSED CHOKE LEVER OPEN Starting 111 1519 C 19 3 09 2 31 pm Page 1 15 ...

Page 16: ...er was moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up Start at the outside boarder of the lawn and move up and down as you would with a conventional walk behind machine Start at the top and move the hovertrim from side to side while slowly and carefully moving down the slope Caution Try to keep the hovertrim moving to reduce excessive...

Page 17: ... setting Ensure that a second length is positioned in the corresponding cutting height on the opposite side of the cutting disc If using spare reel of line cut to the length of 200mm and fit as shown in illustration To prevent accidents thoroughly inspect the area and remove all objects which when contacted by the hovertrim nylon cutting line could become dangerous projectiles Inspect the area for...

Page 18: ...ck 5 Finger Guard 6 Start Grip 7 Fuel Cap Vent Knob 8 Fuel Cap 9 Choke Lever 10 Air Cleaner 11 Carburettor Should only be made by an authorised Honda dealer Under no circumstances should the engine be adjusted to run at a speed in excess of that shown on the Declaration of Conformity HAY G00144 A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Engine Carburettor Adjustments HOVERTRIM MAINTENANCE 111 1519 C 19 3 09 2 31 p...

Page 19: ...he cover Insert the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the slots in the bottom of the base Tilt the cover upwards until the two catches 2 hold it in place Use only an approved spark tester 1 to check for a spark as shown in the diagram Replace the spark plug every 100 hours or every season whichever occurs first A spark plug wrench is available from any authorised Honda service dealer Check the ...

Page 20: ... overheating and engine damage We recommend that this service be carried out by an authorised dealer Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the deck immedi ately after use Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight Replace missing or damaged items immediately The following torque settings apply Bolt 111 1504 2 1 4 x 1 4 Hex Head tighten to 25Nm Check the oil level daily ...

Page 21: ... carburettor parts To ensure your hovertrim is maintained in good working order it is important that the following procedure is adopted Refer to the engine handbook as necessary Drain fuel from the engine by operating the engine until it stops See Engine Manual Disconnect the spark plug lead turn off fuel valve lever Change the engine oil Remove the engine spark plug and pour 15ml of engine oil in...

Page 22: ...ty Components as amended and the regulations transposed into national law Transposed into national law Complies with harmonized standards EN 14910 EN 55012 EN 61000 6 1 NOISE INFORMATION The noise levels measured in accordance with European Standard EN 14910 Machine sound power level Sound level at operatorʼs ear Declaration done and technical documentation kept at HAYTER LIMITED Spellbrook Bishop...

Page 23: ... Engine will not start Engine under load Raise height of cut Fuel starvation Fill fuel tank Engine cold Set throttle to choke position Incorrect contaminated fuel Drain fuel tank and fill with correct fuel Spark plug lead disconnected Connect spark plug lead Throttle setting incorrect Set throttle to start position Faulty spark plug Clean and adjust gap or replace Engine runs rough Spark plug lead...

Page 24: ...onsult your dealer Damaged impeller or cutter Consult your dealer disc Uneven cut Nylon cutting line out of balance Replace nylon cutting line Engine running slow Consult your dealer Impeller air vents blocked Check and unblock Poor hovering Underdeck not clean Clean Cutter disc loose Tighten bolt TROUBLE SHOOTING 111 1519 C 19 3 09 2 31 pm Page 1 24 ...

Page 25: ...SUMP COVER 111 1303 1 20 CUTTING DISC 111 1381 1 21 ENGINE MTG SCREW M6X20 SFS 111 1500 4 22 SCREW M5 45 PPD 111 1501 8 23 NYLOC NUT M5 FLANGED 111 1502 8 24 5X5X20 SQUARE ENDED DRIVE KEY 111 1503 1 25 BOLT UNF 2 1 4 X 1 4 HEX HEAD 111 1504 1 26 SPRING DISC 40mmOD 1 4 ID 111 1515 1 27 M6 U BOLT BZP H292026 2 28 ENGINE STOP LEVER H290239 1 29 SWITCH BOX RH 111 1525 1 30 UPPER HANDLE H290237 1 31 RE...

Page 26: ...1 26 2 4 6 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 38 40 41 12 4 7 27 39 37 3 36 36 37 8 32 1 43 35 43 32 5 MAINFRAME PARTS LIST 111 1519 C 19 3 09 2 31 pm Page 1 26 ...

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Page 31: ...1 31 Serial No Engine Type GXV57 Engine Honda Date of Sale Your Local Dealer CUSTOMER INFORMATION 111 1519 C 19 3 09 2 31 pm Page 1 31 ...

Page 32: ...er Limited Hayter Limited Spellbrook Bishop s Stortford Herts CM23 4BU England Tel 44 0 1279 723444 Fax 44 0 1279 600338 e mail sales hayter co uk www hayter co uk YOUR HAYTER DEALER IS 111 1519 C 19 3 09 2 31 pm Page 1 32 ...

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