Operating The Mower; Controls; Starting; Forward Travel - Hayter Harrier 48/56 Pro 496G Owner's Handbook Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER

Controls

Operate all control levers several times and ensure that
the cables move freely. Check that the engine stop and
ground drive clutch levers return freely to their rest
position when released. (Refer fig.7)
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the cable the
Engine Speed Control should only be operated whilst
the engine is running.

Starting

Ensure the throttle control lever is in the 'fast' position
before starting the machine. Stand behind the mower
and hold the handlebar together with the engine stop
lever with your left hand. With your right hand hold the
engine start - grip and pull slowly until resistance is felt.
Carefully return the start grip to the storage position
when the engine starts. (Refer fig.8 and fig. 9)
If the engine does not start after 2 attempts - Refer to
"Trouble Shooting".
The engine stop lever must be held firmly against the
handlebar to start and keep the engine running. If the
engine stop lever is released the engine will stop.
To prevent damage never pull the engine start grip
when the engine is running.
Fig. 7 Fig. 8

Forward Travel

Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch
lever to power the mower in a forward direction. (Refer
fig.10)
When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the
mower may be pushed. This feature is useful when mow-
ing in confined areas.
Ground speed may be adjusted by operating the engine
speed control. Push forward to speed up and pull back to
slow down.
Only operate the lever with the engine running to prevent
damage.
If the engine stop lever is released the engine will stop.
(Ref fig. 11)

Reverse Travel

Release the ground drive clutch lever. Hold and pull
against the handlebar with both hands to reverse the
mower.

Turning

To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar
in the direction required.
To make a tight turn release the ground drive clutch
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
8
lever, apply downward pressure on the handlebar to raise
the front wheels just above ground level and steer in the
required direction.
To prevent accidents do not raise the front of the
mower excessively when making a turn. Never raise
the rear of the mower when the engine is running.

Stopping

Release the ground drive clutch lever and release the
engine stop lever.
Emergency stop: Release both ground drive clutch lever
and engine stop lever together. If the engine fails to
stop, disconnect the spark plug lead. (Refer fig.12)

Slopes

To prevent engine damage do not use the mower on
slopes greater than 20 degrees. (Refer fig.13)
Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 13
20