Starting The Engine; Using The Self-Propel Drive; Shutting Off The Engine; Mulching The Grass Clippings - Hayter 610 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

Important: This machine comes with a rubber boot
over the end of the spark plug. Ensure that the metal
loop on the end of the spark-plug wire (inside the rubber
boot) is fastened securely on the metal tip on the spark
plug.
1. Press the primer bulb 3 to 5 times
2. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
13A).
1. Blade-control bar
3. Pull the recoil-start handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply
engine starts, allow the rope to return to the handle
slowly.
(Figure 12).
Figure 12
Figure 13
(Figure 13B). When the

Using the Self-Propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel-drive
bar (Figure 14) toward the handle and hold it.
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1. Self-propel-drive bar
(Figure
Note: The machine has a fixed maximum speed of
approximately 3.0 km/h. To reduce the ground speed,
increase the space between the self-propel-drive bar and the
handle.
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel-drive
bar.

Shutting Off the Engine

To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Note: Disconnect and ground the spark-plug wire before
you leave the machine to prevent someone from accidently
starting the engine.

Mulching the Grass Clippings

WARNING
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The blades are sharp; contacting the blades can
result in serious personal injury.
• Ensure that the mulching plug is in place before
you mulch the clippings.
• Never engage the blades without either the
mulching plug or the grass bag installed.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page
1. Raise and hold up the rear door
10
Figure 14
11).
(Figure 15).
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