Height Of Cut; Before Mowing; Grassbag; Collection Without Grassbag - Hayter Harrier 48/56 Pro Owner's Handbook Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER

Height Of Cut

To adjust the height of cut: Grip the lever and pull side-
ways to disengage it from the locking notch, then push
forwards to lower or pull backwards to raise the height
of cut. Finally release the lever at the required position
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.

Before Mowing

To prevent accidents, thoroughly inspect the area
and remove all objects which when contacted by the
mower cutterblade could become dangerous projec-
tiles. Inspect the area for hidden obstructions which
when contacted by the cutterblade could risk health
and safety or result in damage to the mower. Remem-
ber the location of these obstructions and ensure that
you mow around them.

Grassbag

To empty the grassbag, pour out the grass clippings and
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shake the grassbag vigorously to clean the airways. Good
grassbag. When collecting grass clippings it is important
that the grassbag is emptied regularly to prevent block-
ages and engine overloading.

Collection Without Grassbag

Remove the grassbag and operate the mower with the

Heavy Growth

Areas of heavy growth should be mown without
mow the area without the grassbag at the maximum
height of cut setting. Allow the grass clippings to dry
out and then mow the area at the maximum height of cut
and mow the area again as necessary until the required
To prevent damage to your lawn do not remove more
than one third of grass height in one cut.

Friction Disc

The cutterblade is driven by the engine via a friction
disc to help prevent damage occurring to the engine
crankshaft and cutting mechanism when a hidden
obstruction or overload is encountered.
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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.