Adjusting The Cutting Height; Before Operation Continued; Non Grassed Areas; Controls - Hayter Harrier 41 PRO AD FS Operator's Manual

BEFORE OPERATION

Adjusting the Cutting Height

WARNING: The blade is sharp; contacting the blade
can result in serious personal injury. Shut off the
engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operating position.
There are 7 cutting-height settings from 13 to 60mm.
To change the cutting height, hold the lever and pull it
sideways to disengage it from the locking notch.
• Pull the lever backwards to raise the cutting height
• Push the lever forwards to lower the cutting
height.
Finally release the lever at the required position and
ensure it locks fi rmly into one of the setting notches.
Always select a cutting height to suit the operating
conditions. Prevent engine overload and blockages by
avoiding low cuts in long grass. Be prepared to make
two cuts when the grass is long.
(Refer fi g.9)

Non Grassed Areas

When moving the mower across non-grassed areas,
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
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stop the engine and set the mower to the maximum
height of cut to protect the cutting mechanism.
(Refer fi g.9)

Controls

WARNING: Improper maintenance, use of non-
conforming replacement components, or the removal
or modifi cation of the control cable(s) may cause
serious injury or death.
Operate all control levers several times and ensure
that the cables move freely. Check that the ground
drive clutch lever return freely to its rest position when
released.
(Refer fi g.10)
Ensure that the fuel valve is in the ON position before
starting your mower.
(Refer fi g.11)

Before Mowing

To prevent accidents, thoroughly inspect the area
and remove all objects which when contacted by the
mower blade could become dangerous projectiles.
Inspect the area for hidden obstructions which when
contacted by the blade could risk health and safety
Fig. 11 Fig. 12
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ON
FUEL
SHUTOFF
VALVE
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or result in damage to the mower. Remember the
location of these obstructions and ensure that you
mow around them.
(Refer fi g.12)