Operating The Mower; First Time Battery Charging; Fuel Type; Controls - Hayter Harrier 41 Autodrive ES VS Owner's Handbook Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER

First Time Battery Charging

Remove the terminal strip from the battery before inserting
into the charger for the fi rst time.
The battery requires a ten (10) second wake up before being
fully charged. Refer to How to Charge the Battery Pack for
further information on how to perform this operation.

Fuel Type

Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities
that can be used in 30 days.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude
use, see below.
• 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.
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum 85
Fig. 6 Fig. 7
octane/85 AKI (89 RON) petrol is acceptable.
For carbureted engines, high altitude adjustment is required to
maintain performance.
Operation without this adjustment will cause decreased
performance, increased fuel consumption, and increased
emissions. Contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorised Service
Dealer for high altitude adjustment information. Operation of
the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the
high altitude adjustment is not recommended.
Fill to base of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfi ll
the fuel tank.
(Refer fi g.6)

Controls

WARNING: Improper maintenance, use of non-conforming
replacement components, or the removal or modifi cation of
the control cable(s) may cause serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the cable, the variable
speed control should only be operated whilst the engine is
running.
Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the
cables move freely. Check that the engine stop and ground drive
clutch levers return freely to their rest position when released.
(Refer fi g.7)
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
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Before Mowing

To prevent accidents, thoroughly inspect the area and
remove all objects which when contacted by the mower
cutterblade could become dangerous projectiles. Inspect the
area for hidden obstructions which when contacted by the
cutterblade could risk health and safety or result in damage
to the mower. Remember the location of these obstructions
and ensure that you mow around them.
(Refer fi g.8)

Electric Start

Hold the engine stop lever against the handlebar. Whilst fi rmly
holding the engine stop lever, push the start button until you hear
the engine start and then release the button. If the engine stop
lever is released the engine will stop.
(Refer fi g.9)
NOTE: To prolong the life of the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds in any one minute.
If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact
your local dealer or go to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com.
To prevent engine damage do not operate the start button
when the engine is running.
If the engine does not start after 5 attempts - Refer to Trouble
Shooting.