Before Starting The Engine - Hayter M10/30 Instruction Book

How To Install The Side Discharge
Attachment (Figure 15)
WARNING: To prevent the engine
from starting, disconnect the wire
from the spark plug. Make sure the
attachment clutch/blade rotation control is in
the DISENGAGE position.
The mulcher cover (1) lets you mulch the grass
for a clean, fine cut.
1. Remove the two nuts (3) that secure the
mulcher cover (1).
2. Lift the mulcher cover (1). Mount the side
discharge attachment (2) onto the same
bolts that secured the mulcher cover (1).
3. Secure the side discharge attachment (2)
with the nuts (3).
4. To mulch, remove the side discharge
attachment (2) and mount the mulcher
cover (1) to the mower housing with the
nuts (3).
How To Operate With The Mower
Housing
WARNING: The mulch cover is a
safety device. Do not remove the
mulch cover. The deflector forces
the discharged material toward the ground.
Always keep the deflector in the down
position. If the deflector is damaged, replace
the deflector with an original equipment part
from an authorized service centre.
IMPORTANT: When you operate with the
mower housing, always operate with the
throttle control in the FAST position.
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the lift lever to a height of cut position.
In high or thick grass, cut the grass in the
highest position first and then lower the
mower housing to a lower position.
3. Move the throttle control to the SLOW
position.
4. Slowly move the blade rotation control to
the ENGAGE position.
5. Push the clutch/brake pedal completely
forward.
6. Move the shift lever to one of the speed
settings.
NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or
mow with a bagger, put the shift lever in
the slowest speed.
7. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
8. Move the throttle control to the FAST
position. If you need to go faster or slower,
stop the unit and move the shift lever to
another speed setting.
9. Make sure the level of cut is still correct.
After you mow a short distance, look at the
area that was cut. If the mower housing
does not cut level, see the instructions on
“"How To Level The Mower Housing”" in the
Maintenance section.
WARNING: For better control of the
unit, select a safe speed.
How To Operate On Hills
WARNING: Do not ride up or down
slopes that are too steep to back
straight up. Never ride the unit across a
slope.
1. Before you ride up or down a hill, move the
shift lever to the slowest speed.
2. Do not stop or change speed settings on
a hill. If you must stop, quickly push the
clutch/brake pedal forward and set the
parking brake.
3. To start again, make sure the shift lever is in
the slowest speed. Move the throttle control
to the SLOW position. Slowly release the
pedal.
4. If you must stop or start on a hill, always
have enough space for the unit to roll when
you release the brake and engage the
clutch.
5. Be very careful when you change directions
on a hill. When on a slope or in a turn on a
hill, move the throttle control to the SLOW
position to help prevent an accident.

Before Starting The Engine

Check The Oil
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the
factory filled with oil. Check the level of
the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine
manufacturer’'s instructions for the type of
petrol and oil to use.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil
while the engine runs.
2. Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the
engine manufacturer’'s instructions.
3. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the
FULL mark on the dipstick. The quantity of
oil needed from ADD to FULL is shown on
the dipstick. Do not add too much oil.
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Add Petrol
WARNING: Always use a safety petrol
container. Do not smoke when adding
petrol to the fuel tank. Do not add petrol
when you are inside an enclosure. Before
you add petrol, stop the engine and let the
engine cool for several minutes.
(Figure 16) Fill the fuel tank (1) to the FULL (2)
position with regular unleaded petrol. Do not use
premium unleaded petrol. Make sure the petrol
is fresh and clean. Leaded petrol will increase
deposits and shorten the life of the valves.
How To Start The Engine
WARNING: The electrical system
has an operator presence system
that includes a sensor switch for the
seat. These components tell the electrical
system if the operator is sitting on the seat.
This system will stop the engine when the
operator leaves the seat. For your protection,
always make sure this system operates
correctly.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless you
depress the clutch/brake pedal and move
the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE
position.
1. Push the clutch/brake pedal completely
forward. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N)
position.
3. Make sure the blade rotation control is in
the DISENGAGE position.
4. Move the throttle control completely forward
to the CHOKE or FAST position. Some
models have a separate choke knob. Pull
the choke knob to the full CHOKE position.
5. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after
four or five tries, move the throttle
control to the FAST position. Again try
to start the engine. If the engine will
not start, see the TROUBLE SHOOTING
CHART.
6. Slowly move the throttle control to the
SLOW position.
7. To start a hot engine, move the throttle
control to a position between FAST and
SLOW.