Operating The Mower; Fuel Type; Controls; Starting - Hayter Spirit 41 617J Owner's Handbook Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER

Fuel Type

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used in 30 days.
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded petrol.
• A minimum of 87 octane / 87 AKI (91 RON).
• Petrol with up to 10% ethanol is acceptable.
CAUTION: Do not use unapproved fuels, such as E15 and
E85. Do not mix oil in fuel or modify the engine to run on
alternate fuels. Use of unapproved fuels will damage the
engine components and void the engine warranty.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix a fuel
stabiliser into the fuel. All fuel is not the same. If starting or
performance problems occur, change fuel providers or change
brands. The engine is certifi ed to operate on petrol.
Fill to base of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfi ll
the fuel tank.
(Refer fi g.7)

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 fi g.8)
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
Starting - Step 1
Operate the primer bulb (1).
Push on the primer bulb (1) fi ve times at two second intervals
to provide the extra fuel to start the engine after assembling the
mower for the fi rst time.
(Refer fi g.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
fl ood the carburettor and the engine will be diffi cult 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 fi g.10)
If the engine does not start after fi ve attempts, refer to Trouble
Shooting.
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
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9
The engine stop lever must be held fi rmly 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 (617 Only)
Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to move
the mower forwards.
(Refer fi g.11)
Forward Travel (619 Only)
Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch lever to
power the mower forwards.
(Refer fi g.11)
When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the mower
may be pushed. This feature is useful when mowing in confi ned
areas.

Reverse Travel

Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands to reverse
the mower.
Fig. 11
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