Operating The Mower; Fuel Type; Controls; Before Mowing - Hayter Motif 41 Push 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 the control lever several times and ensure that the cables
move freely. Check that the engine stop lever returns freely to its
rest position when released.
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
If the cable is not moving freely or the engine does not stop, take
your mower to your nearest dealer for a service.
(Refer fi g. 8)
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.

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. 9)

Starting

Stand behind the mower and hold the handlebar together with the
engine stop lever with your left hand. Hold the engine start-grip
and pull slowly until resistance is felt, release, then pull rapidly
to crank the engine and to avoid kickback. Carefully return the
start grip to the storage position when the engine starts.
(Refer fi g. 10)
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
9
If the engine does not start after 5 attempts - Refer to Trouble
Shooting.
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

Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to move
the mower forward.
(Refer fi g. 11)

Reverse Travel

Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands to reverse
the mower.
(Refer fi g. 11)

Parking

Park on level ground.
Fig. 11