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Carburettor Adjustments

Should  only  be  made  by  an  authorised  Briggs  &  Stratton  
dealer.    Under  no  circumstances  should  the  engine  be  
adjusted  to  run  at  a  speed  in  excess  of  that  shown  on  the  
Declaration  of  Conformity.  

Oil Service

Check  the  oil  level  daily  before  starting  the  engine  and  
ensure  that  the  correct  oil  level  is  maintained.  Refer  to-­

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instructions.

  

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and  thereafter  according  to  the  ‘Maintenance  Schedule’:-­

1.    Drain  fuel  by  running  the  engine  until  the  fuel  tank  is  

empty.  

2.    Remove  the  spark  plug  lead.    
3.    Allow  the  engine  to  cool.  
4.    Drain  the  oil  while  the  engine  is  warm  (not  hot)
5.    Tip  the  mower  over  on  to  its  left  hand  side  thus  
  

ensuring  that  the  air  cleaner  is  kept  uppermost  to  

  

prevent  engine  damage.    

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viscosity  grade.  (Refer  to-­‘Before  Starting  the  
Mower’)  

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Air Cleaner Service

To  service  the  air  cleaner,  loosen  screw  (1)  and  remove  
cover  (2).  

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Remove  cartridge  (3)  and  clean  by  tapping  gently  on  a  

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-­    Do  not  use  petroleum  solvents.

  

-­    Do  not  use  pressurised  air.

  

-­    Do  not  oil  the  cartridge.

  
After  servicing,  install  the  cartridge  into  the  cover.  Insert  
the  tabs  on  the  bottom  of  the  cover  into  the  slots  in  the  
bottom  of  the  base  (4).  Tilt  the  cover  upwards  and  se-­
curely  tighten  the  screw  to  the  base.

Spark Plug Service

Use  only  Briggs  &  Stratton  (Part  number  19368)  spark  
tester  (1)  to  check  for  a  spark  as  shown  in  the  diagram.  

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Replace  the  spark  plug  every  100  hours  or  every  season,  

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from  any  authorised  Briggs  &  Stratton  service  dealer.

Check  the  spark  plug  gap  with  a  feeler  gauge  and  set  at  
0.50mm.  

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Keeping Engine Clean

Remove  all  grass  and  debris  from  the  engine  including  

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and  the  surrounding  deck  areas  on  a  daily  basis  after  
use.  Never  spray  the  engine  with  water  during  cleaning.  
Water  can  contaminate  the  fuel.  Always  clean  with  a  
brush  or    compressed  air.  

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Grass  and  debris  may  clog  the  engine’s  air  cooling  
system  especially  after  prolonged  operation  while  cutting  

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may  require  cleaning  to  prevent  overheating  and  engine  
damage.  We  recommended  that  this  service  be  carried  
out  by  an  authorised  Hayter  Service  dealer.

Grassbag

Remove  grass  debris  from  the  grassbag  immediately  
after  use  and  check  its  condition  for  signs  of  damage.
To  prevent  accidents  replace  a  damaged  grassbag  
immediately.  

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Summary of Contents for Harrier 48 BBC

Page 1: ...OWNER S HANDBOOK Harrier 48 CODES 490 491 Original Version EN From Serial No 313000001 onwards Issue 12 10 12 Part Number 3374 354 A ...

Page 2: ...e 8 Forward Travel 8 Reverse Travel 9 Turning 9 Stopping 9 Slopes 9 Height of Cut 9 Before Mowing 9 Grassbag 9 Collection Without Grassbag 9 Heavy Growth 9 Friction Disc 10 Non Grassed Areas 10 Maintenance Schedule 10 0RZHU 0DLQWHQDQFH Carburettor Adjustments 11 Oil Service 11 Air Cleaner Service 11 Spark Plug Service 11 Keeping Engine Clean 11 Grassbag 11 Deck Housing 12 Securing Nuts and Bolts 1...

Page 3: ...racteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety proce dures The safety precautions listed in this handbook and all other generally recognised regula tions on safety must be observed at all times 8VH RI QRQ VWDQGDUG SDUWV RU DQ DUELWUDU PRGL FDWLRQV FDUULHG RXW RQ WKLV PDFKLQH PD relieve Hayter Limited of liability for any resulting damage or injury D WHU PRZHUV DUH UREXVWO FRQVWUXFWHG...

Page 4: ...mm 13 60mm 2YHUDOO GLPHQVLRQV 1080 x 507 x 1510mm 1080 x 507 x 1510mm Weight 44 6 Kg 50 5 Kg 1 Spark Plug Lead 2 Engine Cover 3 Air Cleaner 4 Fuel Filler Cap 5 Oil Filler Cap and Dipstick 6 Serial No Label 7 Handlebar Securing Knob 8 Engine Start Grip 9 Electric Start 491 only 10 Key 491 only 11 Engine Stop Lever 12 Handlebar 13 Ground Drive Clutch Lever 14 Variable Speed Control see note 15 Grass...

Page 5: ... to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until the petrol vapours have dissipated replace all fuel tank and container caps securely Replace faulty silencers GDPDJHG FXWWHUEODGH RU ORRVH LQJ EROW DUH PDMRU hazards Before use always visually inspect the cutting mechanism to ensure that it is in good condition A damaged cutterb...

Page 6: ...rge chute HIRUH FOHDQLQJ FKHFNLQJ RU ZRUNLQJ RQ WKH PD chine After striking a foreign object Inspect the machine for damage and ensure necessary repairs are made before re starting and operating If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally check immediately 6WRS WKH HQJLQH Whenever you leave the mower Before refuelling Maintenance Storage Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to ensure that the equi...

Page 7: ...LWLRQ RZHU WKH GHÀHFWRU WR UHVW RQ WKH JUDVVEDJ Prevent Engine Damage 7R SUHYHQW HQJLQH GDPDJH WKH HQJLQH LV VKLSSHG ZLWKRXW RLO RU SHWURO 7KH HQJLQH PXVW EH OOHG ZLWK WKH FRUUHFW JUDGH RI RLO DQG SHWURO EHIRUH VWDUWLQJ WKH HQJLQH 5HIHU J Oil Type OZD V XVH KLJK TXDOLW GHWHUJHQW RLO FODVVL HG 6 oil Never use additives with recommended oil To prolong the life of your engine it is important that WKH...

Page 8: ...5 seconds in any one minute can damage the starter motor I QHFHVVDU WKH HQJLQH FDQ EH VWDUWHG PDQXDOO ZLWK RXW XVLQJ WKH LJQLWLRQ VZLWFK 7R SUHYHQW HQJLQH GDP DJH GR QRW RSHUDWH WKH LJQLWLRQ NH ZKHQ WKH HQJLQH LV UXQQLQJ Forward Travel Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch lever to power the mower in a forward direction Refer J When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the ...

Page 9: ... REVWUXFWLRQV DQG HQVXUH WKDW RX PRZ DURXQG WKHP 5HIHU J Grassbag 5DLVH WKH UHDU GHÀHFWRU DQG OLIW WKH JUDVVEDJ DQG ORZHU WKH UHDU GHÀHFWRU WR UHVW DJDLQVW WKH UHDU RI WKH PRZHU To empty the grassbag pour out the grass clippings and shake the grassbag vigorously to clean the airways Good JUDVV FROOHFWLRQ GHSHQGV RQ JRRG DLU ÀRZ WKURXJK WKH grassbag When collecting grass clippings it is important t...

Page 10: ... HQJLQH RLO Adjust the autodrive clutch cable Daily Check the oil level 5HPRYH JUDVV GHEULV IURP DURXQG WKH HQJLQH H KDXVW exhaust guard air ways in the top cowl underside of the deck housing and from the grassbag and check for signs of damage Check the condition of guards and safety devices Check condition of cutterblade 25 Hours Or Every Season Change the engine oil if continuously operating und...

Page 11: ...not oil the cartridge After servicing install the cartridge into the cover Insert the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the slots in the bottom of the base 4 Tilt the cover upwards and se curely tighten the screw to the base Spark Plug Service Use only Briggs Stratton Part number 19368 spark tester 1 to check for a spark as shown in the diagram 5HIHU J Replace the spark plug every 100 hours or ...

Page 12: ... with engine oil every 25 operating hours Apply a good quality medium grease to the inner control cables at the point of entry and exit from their outer cas ing Cutterblade Removal Drain the fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops Remove the spark plug lead and allow the engine to cool Turn the mower on its left hand side and ensure that the air cleaner side of...

Page 13: ...rest against the mower Take care to ensure that the control cables do not become snagged at the pivot point and depress the engine stop lever to prevent it being damaged through contact with the engine 5HIHU J Engines stored in excess of 30 days need to be protected with Briggs Stratton fuel additive or drained of fuel to prevent gum from forming in the fuel system or on essen tial carburettor par...

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Page 15: ... UDNH occasionally As a general rule the grass clippings should be removed each time you mow If weather conditions are dry and hot and the grass is weed free leave the clippings on the lawn to help maintain ground moisture August Keep mowing regularly and watering as necessary Fill any cracks caused by drought with a mixture of sharp sand and soil In dry weather conditions leave the grass longer t...

Page 16: ...vice air cleaner UDLQ WDQN DQG OO ZLWK FRUUHFW fuel Engine vibrates exces sively 1 Mounting bolt loose 2 Cutterblade bolt loose 3 Cutterblade out of balance 4 Bent Crankshaft 1 Tighten bolts 2 Tighten bolt 3 Balance cutterblade 4 Consult your dealer Uneven cut 1 Undulating ground conditions 2 Cutterblade worn 3 Cutterblade out of balance KHHOV UROOHU GDPDJHG 1 Change direction of travel 2 Sharpen ...

Page 17: ... a rate agreed between you and the Authorised Service Dealer Excluded from the extended warranty period are those items which are subject to normal wear and tear including but not limited to tyres wheels cutterblades belts cables grassbags batteries and other consumable wearing parts Commercial Use Machines used commercially are excluded from the above warranty A warranty period of 90 days applies...

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