Operation - Hayter M10/30 Instruction Book

OPERATION

NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on
page 2.
Location Of Controls (Figure 7)
Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade
rotation control to start and stop the rotation of
the blade.
Clutch / Brake Pedal (2): The pedal has two
functions. The first function is a clutch. The
second function is a brake.
Ignition Switch (3): Use the ignition switch to
start and stop the engine.
Speed Control Lever (4): The speed and
direction of travel is controlled by the speed
control lever. Use the speed control lever to
select either forward or reverse.
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.
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 90 kg (200 lbs).
Do not operate on a slope that is greater than 10
degrees when using a pull-behind attachment
or trailer.
How To Use The Throttle Control
(Figure 7 and Figure 8)
Use the throttle/choke control (7) to increase
or decrease the speed of the engine.
1. Move the throttle/choke control (7)
completely forward to the CHOKE position
to start a cold engine.
2. 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, operate the engine in the FAST
position.
3. The engine governor is set at the factory for
maximum performance. Do not adjust the
governor to increase the speed of the engine.
How To Use The Blade Rotation Control
(Figure 7 and Figure 9)
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
DISENGAGE position (8).
2. To rotate the blade, move the blade
rotation control (1) forward to lock the
blade in the ENGAGE position (9).
3. To stop the blade, move the blade rotation
control (1) to the DISENGAGE position
(8). 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 Engage The Transmission
To allow the unit to be pushed, it was shipped
with the automatic drive disconnect in the
PUSH position (A, Figure 10). Before operating,
the automatic drive disconnect must be set in
the DRIVE position (B, Figure 10).
1. The engine must be off.
2. The automatic drive disconnect is located
under the left side of the seat deck, next to
the hydrostatic transaxle.
3. To engage the transmission, unlatch the
automatic drive disconnect. The trans-
mission is now connected and ready to
operate.
4. To release the transmission and push the
unit, pull and twist the automatic drive
disconnect. Latch the automatic drive
disconnect in the PUSH position (A, Figure
10). The transmission is now released and
the unit can be pushed.
NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscosity
oil in the transmission will make the unit
difficult to push.
How To Use The Speed Control Lever
The Hydrostatic Drive is very easy to operate.
The drive system has a clutch/brake pedal on
the left side (Figure 11) and a speed control
lever on the right side (Figure 13).
To Drive Forward:
1. The automatic drive disconnect must be in
the DRIVE position (B, Figure 10).
2. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal
forward to stop the unit (see Figure 11).
Keep your foot on the pedal.
3. Move the speed control lever to the
NEUTRAL position (see Figure 13).
4. Slowly release your foot from the
clutch/brake pedal (see Figure 11). Do not
keep your foot on the pedal.
5. Move the throttle control to the FAST
position (see Figure 12).
6. Slowly push the speed control lever
forward to the desired speed (see Figure
10). To reduce forward speed, slowly pull the
speed control lever to the desired speed.
To Drive in Reverse:
1. Always disengage blades and look down
and behind before and while backing.
2. Move the speed control lever to the
NEUTRAL position (see Figure 13).
3. To go backward, move the speed control
lever to the REVERSE position.
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How To Use The Parking Brake
(Figure 10)
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal
(2) forward.
2. Lift the parking brake lever (6).
3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake
pedal (2) and then release the parking
brake lever (6). Make sure the parking
brake will hold the unit.
4. To release the parking brake (6),
completely push the clutch/brake pedal
(2) forward. The parking brake will
automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the
operator’'s position, move the shift
lever to the neutral (N) position. Set
the parking brake. Move the blade rotation
control to the DISENGAGE position. Stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
How To Change The Cutting Height
(Figure 14)
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the
lift lever (5) as follows.
1. Move the lift lever (5) forward to lower the
mower housing and back to raise the mower
housing.
2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move
the lift lever (5) to the highest position and
move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position.
How To Stop The Unit (Figure 7)
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal
(2) forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot
on the pedal.
2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position.
3. Move the shift lever (4) to the NEUTRAL
position.
4. Set the parking brake (6).
WARNING: Make sure the parking
brake will hold the unit.
5. Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW
position.
6. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3)
to the OFF position. Remove the key.
How To Transport The Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1. Move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position.
2. Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to a position
between SLOW and FAST.
4. To go faster, move the shift lever to a faster
speed.