During Operation; Starting; Forward Travel; Shutting Off The Engine - Hayter Harrier 56 Autodrive VS BBC Operator's Manual

DURING OPERATION

Starting

To prevent engine damage do not operate the engine
start cord when the engine is running.
If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
contact your local Hayter Authorised Service Dealer
or go to briggsandstratton.com.
Stand behind the mower, hold the handle and move
the throttle control lever to the fast position (1). Pull
the engine start cord handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull sharply to start (2). When the
engine starts, slowly return the cord to the storage
position.
(Refer fi g.11)
NOTE: The blade is not engaged at this stage. Refer to
Engaging the Blade.

Forward Travel

Always make sure the throttle control lever is in the
fast position (1). Progressively engage the Sens-a-
Speed® lever to power the mower forward (2).
(Refer fi g.12)
Ground speed can be accelerated with increased
engagement of the Sens-a-Speed® lever. Fully release
Fig. 12
Fig. 11
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the Sens-a-Speed® lever to stop the mower.
(Refer fi g.12)
When the Sens-a-Speed® lever is disengaged, the
mower may be pushed. This feature is useful when
mowing in confi ned areas.

Shutting off the Engine

Release the BBC control and Sens-a-Speed® levers (1).
Move the throttle control lever (2) to the stop position,
to stop the engine.
(Refer fi g.13)
Emergency stop: If the engine fails to stop, disconnect
the spark plug lead (1).
(Refer fi g.14)

Parking

Park on level ground.

Turning

To prevent accidents do not raise the front of the
mower excessively when making a turn. Never raise
the rear of the mower when the engine is running.
Fig. 13
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To make a wide turn, steer the mower with the handle
in the direction required.
To make a tight turn, release the Sens-a-Speed® lever,
apply downward pressure on the handle to raise the
front wheels just above ground level and steer in the
required direction.
Fig. 14
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