Cutterbar Operation; Mowing And Grass Care Tips 1.22 - Hayter 481S Owner's Handbook Manual

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CUTTERBAR OPERATION

The cutterbar rotates at the same speed as the engine. The
cutterbar will stop within three seconds of the engine being
switched off.
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS : DO NOT oper-
ate the mower if the cutterbar fails to stop within three
seconds. Return the mower to your Hayter dealer for
examination and repair.
The cutterbar is driven by the engine via a friction device to
help prevent damage 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 stop
the engine when a hidden obstruction or excessive vibra-
tion is encountered. Disconnect the spark plug lead and
the negative battery lead and examine the cutting mech-
anism. ALWAYS replace a damaged cutterbar - refer to
"Maintenance".
MOWING AND GRASS CARE TIPS
In dry weather conditions leave the grass long to help retain
ground moisture.
Aerate the lawn to stimulate soil organisms and root growth.
In spring and late summer remove dead grass and aerate the
lawn by raking or similar means.
Keep the cutterbar sharp. A blunt cutterbar will tear the
grass and cause the tips to turn brown.
OPERATING THE MOWER
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