Forward Travel; Reverse Travel; Parking; Turning - Hayter Harrier 41 Owner's Handbook Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER

Forward Travel

Hold the handlebar (1) and operate the ground drive clutch
lever (2) to power the mower in a forward direction.
When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the mower
may be pushed. This feature is useful when mowing in confi ned
areas.
Ground speed may be adjusted by operating the variable
transmission speed control (3). Push it forward to slow down
and pull it back to speed up.
Only operate the lever with the engine running to prevent
damage.
If the engine stop lever is released the engine will stop.
(Refer fi g.12)

Reverse Travel

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

Parking

Park on level ground.
Fig. 12 Fig. 13
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Turning

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.
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 lever, apply
downward pressure on the handlebar to raise the front wheels
just above ground level and steer in the required direction.

Stopping

Release the engine stop lever and then the ground drive clutch
lever.
Emergency stop: As above. If the engine fails to stop,
disconnect the spark plug lead.
(Refer fi g.13)

Slopes

To prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes
greater than 20 degrees.
(Refer fi g.14)
Fig. 14 Fig. 15
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Height Of Cut

To adjust the height of cut:
With the engine off, hold the lever and pull sideways to
disengage it from the locking notch, then pull backwards to
raise the height of cut or push forwards to lower the height of
cut. Finally release the lever at the required position and ensure
it locks fi rmly into one of the setting notches.
Always select a height of cut to suit operating conditions. Aim
to prevent engine overloading and blockages by avoiding low
cuts in long grass conditions. Be prepared to make two cuts
when the grass is long.
(Refer fi g.15)

Non Grassed Areas

When moving the mower across non-grassed areas, stop the
engine and set the mower to the maximum height of cut to
protect the cutting mechanism.
(Refer fi g.15)
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