Operating The Mower; Controls; Starting; Forward Travel - Hayter Spirit 41 Instruction Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER

Controls

Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cables
move freely. Check that the engine stop lever returns freely to its
rest position when released. (Refer fig.8)
Starting - Step 1
Operate the primer bulb (1).
Push on the primer bulb (1) five times at two second intervals
to provide the extra fuel to start the engine after assembling the
mower for the first time. (Refer fig.9)
In normal use push on the primer bulb 3 times at 2 second
intervals to provide extra fuel required to start a cold engine.
Operation of the primer bulb is usually unnecessary when
starting a warm engine.
Note: If you push the primer too many times, excessive fuel will
flood the carburettor and the engine will be difficult to start.
Starting - Step 2
Stand behind the mower and hold the handlebar together with
the engine stop lever with your left hand. Firmly hold the engine
start grip. Pull the engine starter grip slowly until resistance is
felt, then pull rapidly.
Carefully return the start grip to the storage position when the
engine starts. (Refer fig.10)
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
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If the engine does not start after five 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.

Forward Travel

Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to move
the mower forwards.
(Refer fig.11)

Reverse Travel

Hold and pull 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, apply downward pressure on the handlebar
to raise the front wheels just above ground level and steer in the
Fig. 10 Fig. 11
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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 engine stop lever.
Emergency stop: Release the engine stop lever.
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. 13
Fig. 12
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