Cutterblade Operation - Hayter HARRIER 56 Owner's Handbook Manual

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CUTTERBLADE OPERATION

General information: The cutterblade is driven by the engine
via a brake/clutch device (1) which enables the cutterblade to
be engaged / disengaged using control levers whilst the engine
is running. The cutterblade will stop within three seconds of
releasing the blade stop lever.
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: DO NOT operate the mower if the cut-
terblade fails to stop within three seconds. Return the mower to your Hayter dealer
for examination and repair.
A friction device in the blade brake/clutch helps prevent dam-
age occurring to the cutting mechanism when a hidden
obstruction or overload is encountered. When the obstruction
or overload is removed, the friction device will automatically
reset.
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS : ALWAYS disengage the cutterblade drive
and stop the engine when a hidden obstruction or excessive vibration is encountered.
Disconnect the spark plug lead and examine the cutting mechanism. ALWAYS replace
a damaged cutterblade - refer to "Maintenance".
Engaging cutterblade drive: Use the right hand to hold the
blade stop lever against the handlebar (1) and use the left hand
to push the blade clutch lever (2) to the 'engaged' position (3).
Remove the left hand and the blade cluch lever should return
to position (4).
Disengage cutterblade drive: Release the blade stop lever
to disengage cutterblade drive. Check that the blade stop lever
automatically returns to position (2).
Emergency stop : If the cutterblade drive mechanism fails,
stop the engine.
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Do not operate the mower with a faulty cut-
terblade drive mechanism.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.22
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CS120
1. Cutterblade brake/clutch
CS208
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4
3
CS058
2
2
CS059
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