Forward Travel; Reverse Travel; Turning; Stopping - Hayter Harrier 48 PRO Owner's Handbook Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER

Forward Travel

Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch lever to
power the mower in a forward direction.
(Refer fi g.15)
When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the mower
may be pushed. This feature is useful when mowing in confi ned
areas.
Ground speed may be adjusted by operating the variable speed
control. Push forward to slow down and pull back to speed up.
Only operate the lever with the engine running to prevent
damage.
If the engine stop lever is released the engine will stop.

Reverse Travel

Release the ground drive clutch lever.
Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands to reverse
the mower.
(Refer fi g.15)

Turning

To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar in the
Fig. 14 Fig. 15
direction required.
To make a tight turn release the ground drive clutch lever, apply
downward pressure on the handlebar to raise the front wheels
just above ground level and steer in the required direction.
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.

Stopping

Release the engine stop lever and then the ground drive clutch
lever.
Emergency stop: As above. If the engine fails to stop
disconnect the spark plug lead.
(Refer fi g.16)

Slopes

To prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes
greater than 20 degrees.
(Refer fi g.17)
Do not operate the mower near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments.
Fig. 16 Fig. 17

Height Of Cut

To adjust the height of cut:
Hold the lever and pull sideways to disengage it from the
locking notch, then pull backwards to raise the height of cut
or push forwards to lower the height of cut. Finally release the
lever at the required position and ensure it locks fi rmly into one
of the eight setting notches.
Always select a height of cut to suit operating conditions. Aim
to prevent engine overloading and blockages by avoiding low
cuts in long grass conditions. Be prepared to make two cuts
when the grass is long.
(Refer fi g.18)

Grassbag

Raise the rear defl ector, lift the grassbag and lower the rear
defl ector to rest against the rear of the mower.
To empty the grassbag, pour out the grass clippings and shake
the grassbag vigorously to clean the airways. Good grass
collection depends on good air fl ow through the grassbag.
When collecting grass clippings it is important that the
grassbag is emptied regularly to prevent blockages and engine
overloading.
(Refer fi g.19)
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