Maintenance & Storage; Control Symbols; Safety Precautions - Hayter Harrier 41 Owner's Handbook Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Operation
cont
Always ensure the blade has stopped, by releasing the
engine stop lever, before tilting the mower for
transportation or crossing surfaces other than grass.
Never operate the machine with defective guards, or with
bag in place.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
Start the engine carefully, with feet well away from the
cutterblade and always disengage the rear roller drive
clutch before starting the engine.
Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine.
Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
discharge chute.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
while the engine is running.
when the engine is hot.

Control Symbols

Code 412 only
S T O P
Engine Stop Engine Start
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead:
-­ Before clearing blockages or unclogging the dis-­
charge chute.
chine.
-­ After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine
for damage and ensure necessary repairs are made
before re-­starting and operating.
-­ If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
Stop the engine:
-­ Whenever you leave the mower.
-­ Before refuelling.
Maintenance & Storage
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that the
equipment is in safe operating condition.
leaks and replace if necessary.
Inspect the exhaust periodically and replace if worn or
leaking.
Never store the mower with petrol in the tank within an
spark.
Slow
Slow
Variable Speed Control
Height of Cut A djustment
-­
Fast
Fast
6
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
surrounding deck area free of grass, leaves, or excessive
grease.
or deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors and when the engine is cool.
Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassem-­
bling the cutterblade.