Operating The Mower; Fuel Type; Controls; Before Mowing - Hayter Harrier 48 PRO 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.8)

Controls

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.9)
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
0.15
Litres
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the cable the variable
speed control should only be operated whilst the engine is
running.

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.10)

Starting

Ensure that the fuel shutoff valve is in the 'ON' position before
attempting to start your mower for fi rst use.
(Refer fi g.11)
Ensure that the throttle control lever is in the 'fast' position
before starting the machine.
(Refer fi g.12)
Stand behind the mower and hold the handlebar together with
the engine stop lever with your left hand. With your right hand
hold the engine start - grip and pull slowly until resistence is felt,
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
release, then pull rapidly to crank the engine. Carefully return
the start grip to the storage position when the engine starts.
(Refer fi g.13)
If the engine does not start after 3 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.
Fig. 11
9
Fig. 12 Fig. 13