Hayter Mowers RZT420H - Manual (Page 5)

Maintenance and Storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes can reach an open
flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
• When machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means.
Z Turn Riding Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Hayter products or other safety information that is not
included in the CEN standard.
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is
an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you. Do not
run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
• Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from
attachment discharge area, underside of cutter deck
and any moving parts while engine is running.
• Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which
may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust, or service.
• Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your
face, eyes, and clothing when working with a battery.
• Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks,
and flames away from battery.
• Use only genuine Hayter replacement parts to ensure
that original standards are maintained.
• Use only Hayter-approved attachments.
Slope Operation
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks,
or water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death,
or drowning.
• Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding
and loss of control.
• Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
• Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer
near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks, or water.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc. from mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Watch for ditches, holes, rocks dips, and rises that
change the operating angle, as rough terrain could
overturn the machine.
• Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because
the mower may tip backwards.
• Be aware that loss of traction may occur going
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may
cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking
and steering.
• Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a
slope. If tyres lose traction, disengage the blades and
proceed slowly off the slope.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for
wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.
• Use extreme care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine and cause loss of control.
Sound Pressure
This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the
operator’s ear of 89 dBA, based on measurements of
identical machines per EN 836 and ISO 11201.
Sound Power
This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100
dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per
ISO 11094.
Vibration
This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of
4.5 m/s2, based on measurements of identical machines
per EN 836 and EN 1033.
This unit does not exceed a whole body vibration level
of 0.70 m/s2, based on measurements of identical
machines per EN 836 and EN 1032.
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