Hayter Mowers R53S and R53A Recycling Mower 111-2842 Rev B - Manual (Page 7)

Setup
Important: Remove and discard the protective
plastic sheet that covers the engine.
Unfolding the Handle
1. Move the handle rearward and hold the upper handle
in place (Figure 2).
Figure 2
2. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can
(Figure 3).
Figure 3
Filling the Engine with Oil
To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without
oil. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of
oil before starting the mower.
1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 4).
Figure 4
2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level
reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 4). Do
not overfill. (Max. fill: 0.6 l, type: SAE 30 detergent
oil)
Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out
of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil.
3. Install the dipstick securely.
Important: Change the engine oil after the first
5 operating hours ; change it yearly thereafter.
Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
Installing the Fuse
Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects the
electric starter.
Important: You cannot start the mower with the
electric starter or charge the battery unless you
install the fuse.
1. Remove the 2 screws that fasten the battery cover to
the rear of the mower (Figure 5).
Figure 5
Note: Save the screws for installing the battery
cover.
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