Hayter Mowers 21in Heavy-Duty Walk-Behind Rotary mower 455E User Manual

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Introduction

This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is
intended to be used by residential homeowners
or professional, hired operators. It is designed
primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns
on residential or commercial properties. It is not
designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses.

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for operating
the product properly and safely.

Whenever you need service, genuine parts, or additional
information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer and
have the model and serial numbers of your product
ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and
serial numbers on the product.

Figure 1

Model and serial number location

This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.

Figure 2

Safety alert symbol

This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.

Contents

Introduction................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 3

General Lawn Mower Safety ................................. 3
Sound Pressure..................................................... 5
Sound Power ........................................................ 5
Vibration, Hand/arm ........................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 6

Setup............................................................................ 7

1 Installing the Handle.......................................... 7
2 Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel

Line.................................................................. 7

3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil............................. 8

Product Overview ........................................................ 9

Controls ............................................................... 9
Specifications ....................................................... 9

Operation................................................................... 10

Maintenance............................................................... 17

Lubricating the Pivot Arms................................. 17
Lubricating the Gear Case................................... 18