Hayter Mowers Heritage Tractor Code 145S 15/40 - Manual (Page 15)

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OPERATION
NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on
page 2.
Location Of Controls (Figure 8)
Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade
rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the
blade.
Brake Pedal (2): Use the brake pedal to quickly
stop.
Headlight Switch (3): The headlight switch is the
first part of the ignition switch. To use the lights with
the engine running, turn the key to the position for
the lights.
Ignition Switch (3): Use the ignition switch to
start and stop the engine.
Speed Control Pedal (4): Use the speed control
pedal to change the speed and the direction of the
unit.
Lift Lever (5): Use the lift lever to change the
height of cut.
Parking Brake Lever (6): Use the parking brake
lever to engage the brake when you leave the unit.
Throttle Control Lever (7): Use the throttle
control lever to increase or decrease the speed of
the engine. For models without a choke control
button, the choke is regulated with the throttle
control lever.
Choke Control Button (9): If equipped, used to
start cold engine.
(Figure 35) Automatic Drive Disconnect (1):
Use the automatic drive disconnect, located at the
left back corner of the seat, to disengage the
transmission.
Grass Bagger Full Indicator (10): When you
hear the audible alarm the grass bagger is full.
Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position to turn audible alarm off and
see the “How To Empty The Grass Bagger”
instructions in this section.
IMPORTANT: For the diagnostic dash to op-
erate properly the engine MUST use a resis-
tor spark plug. When replacing the spark
plug see the engine owner’s manual for the
correct spark plug.
Diagnostic Dash
PTO/Clutch engaged. To start the
engine, disengage the
PTO/Clutch.
Service Light. Refer to Hour
Meter, Instruction Book and
Engine Manual for scheduled
service. Service Light stays ON
until reset procedure is followed.
Hour Meter. Records the engine
runtime in hours.
Low Fuel. Fill fuel tank.
Low Oil Pressure. STOP
ENGINE!. Check and add oil.
Low Battery Voltage. Check
battery,
battery cables and engine
charging system.
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How To Reset The Service Light
To alert the operator that scheduled service is due,
the service light will automatically come ON. After
the scheduled service is performed, the service
light can be easily reset as follows.
1. Raise the hood. Locate the reset button. The
reset button is above the fuel tank on the
right side of the console. The following decal
is next to the reset button.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position.
Do not turn the ignition key to the START
position. Do not start the engine.
3. All indicator lights will come on for two sec-
onds.
4. After two seconds, the service light will begin
flashing for ten seconds.
5. Depress and release the reset switch while
the service light is flashing. The service light
will go off.
6. The reset switch will only turn off the service
light. The hour meter cannot be reset.
Diagnostic Fuse
Replace fuse only with a 3 AMP 32 volt fuse. For
location of fuse see “How To Replace The Fuse”
in the Maintenance section.
Attachments
This unit can use many different attachments. This
unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a
lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader. This unit can
not use attachments that engage the ground like
a plough, a disk harrow, or a cultivator.
For trailer and pull–behind attachments, the
maximum weight is 113 kg (250 lbs.).
How To Use The Throttle Control
(Figure 8)
Use the throttle control (7) to increase or
decrease the speed of the engine.
1. The FAST position is marked with a detent.
For normal operation and when using a
grass bagger, move the throttle control to the
FAST position. For maximum charging of the
battery and for a cooler running engine, oper-
ate the engine in the FAST position.
2. The engine governor is set at the factory for
maximum performance. Do not adjust the
governor to increase the speed of the en-
gine.
How To Use The Blade Rotation Control
(Figure 8)
Use the blade rotation control (1) to engage the
blade(s).
1. Before you start the engine, make sure the
blade rotation control (1) is in the DISEN-
GAGE position.
2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
ENGAGE position to rotate the blade(s).
NOTE: If the engine stops when you en-
gage the blade(s), the seat switch is not
activated or the bag is not closed proper-
ly. Make sure you sit in the middle of the
seat.
3. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position to stop the blade(s).
Before you leave the operator’s position,
make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4. Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or
a road, move the blade rotation control (1)
to the DISENGAGE position.
WARNING: Always keep your
hands and feet away from the
blade, deflector opening, and the
mower housing when the engine runs.
How To Use The Speed Control Pedal
(Figure 8)
The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic
Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission
is very easy to operate. This type of drive system
does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal.
The speed and direction of travel is controlled by
a single speed control pedal (4) operated with
your right foot. Do not use the left brake pedal in
normal operation. Only use the left brake pedal to
quickly stop in an emergency.
How To Drive Forward
1.
(Figure 35) The automatic drive discon-
nect (1) must be in the DRIVE position (2).
2. Slowly release your left foot from the brake
pedal.
3. Move the throttle control to the FAST posi-
tion.
4. (Figure 36) Slowly push the speed control
pedal (1) forward (4) to the desired speed.
5. To increase forward speed, slowly move the
speed control pedal (1) forward. To reduce
forward speed, slowly release the speed
control pedal (1) until the unit slows to the
desired speed.
How To Drive In Reverse
1. Look to the rear.
2. Slowly push the speed control pedal (1) to
the REVERSE position (2).
How To Change Directions
CAUTION: To change directions, do not use
the left brake pedal. Use only the speed con-
trol pedal.
1. Slowly remove your foot from the speed
control pedal (1). The speed control pedal
(1) will automatically return to the NEUTRAL
position (3).
2. When the unit stops, slowly move the speed
control pedal (1) to the desired direction.
How To Disconnect The Transmission
(Figure 35)
To push the unit, use the automatic drive
disconnect (1) to release the transmission. The
automatic drive disconnect (1) is at the left rear
corner of the seat.
1. The engine must be off.
2. Raise the seat. The automatic drive dis-
connect (1) is at the left rear corner of the
seat.
3. Raise the automatic drive disconnect (1) to
the PUSH position (3). The transmission is
now
released and the unit can be pushed.
NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscos-
ity oil in the transmission will make the
unit difficult to push.
4. To engage the transmission, lower the auto-
matic drive disconnect (1) to the DRIVE