During Operation; Starting; Forward Travel; Shutting Off The Engine - Hayter Harrier 56 Autodrive VS 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.
Firmly hold the engine stop lever against the handle.
Pull the engine start cord handle lightly until you feel
resistence, then pull sharply.
(Refer fi g.11A)
When the engine starts, slowly return the cord to the
storage position.
If the engine stop lever is released, the engine will
stop.
(Refer fi g.11B)

Forward Travel

Firmly hold the engine stop lever (1) against the
handle. Progressively engage the Sens-a-Speed® lever
to power the mower forward.
Ground speed can be accelerated with increased
engagement of the Sens-a-Speed® lever. Fully release
the Sens-a-Speed® lever to stop the mower.
(Refer fi g.12)
Fig. 11
A B
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

IMPORTANT: When you release the engine stop and
the Sens-a-Speed® levers, the engine should shut off
and the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If they do
not, stop using your mower immediately and contact
a Hayter Authorised Service Dealer.
To shut off the engine, release the engine stop lever (1)
and Sens-a-Speed® lever (2).
(Refer fi g.13)
Emergency stop: As above. If the engine fails to stop,
disconnect the spark plug lead (3).
(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
Fig. 12 Fig. 13
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the rear of the mower when the engine is running.
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.

Trim Side Cutting

Incorporation of a Trim Side allows you to cut right
to the edge. This is ideal for mowing around borders,
raised fl ower beds and retaining walls.
(Refer fi g.15)
Fig. 14
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Fig. 15