Hayter H15/40 145S Instruction Book page 16

position (2). The transmission is now con-
nected and ready to operate.
How To Use The Parking Brake
(Figure 8)
1. Completely push the brake pedal (2) for-
ward.
2. Lift the parking brake lever (6).
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal (2)
and then release the parking brake lever
(6). Make sure the parking brake will hold the
unit.
4. To release the parking brake (6), completely
push the brake pedal (2) forward. The park-
ing brake will automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the
operator's position, set the parking
brake. Move the blade rotation con-
trol to the DISENGAGE position. Stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
How To Change The Cutting Height
(Figure 8)
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift
lever (5) as follows.
1. Move the lift lever (5) forward to lower the
mower housing and back to raise the mower
housing.
2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move
the lift lever (5) to the highest position and
move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position.
How To Stop The Unit (Figure 8)
1. Slowly remove your foot from the speed
control pedal (4). The speed control pedal
(1) will automatically return to the NEUTRAL
position and the unit will stop.
2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position.
3. Set the parking brake (6).
WARNING: Make sure the parking
brake will hold the unit.
4. Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW
position.
5. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3)
to the OFF position. Remove the key.
How To Transport The Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1. Move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position.
2. Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to a position be-
tween SLOW and FAST.
4. Slowly push the speed control pedal forward
to the desired speed.
How To Operate With The Mower
Housing
IMPORTANT: When you operate with the
mower housing, always operate with the
throttle control in the FAST position.
1. Start the engine.
2. Release the parking brake.
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3. Move the lift lever to a height of cut position.
In high or thick grass, cut the grass in the
highest position first and then lower the
mower housing to a lower position.
4. Move the throttle control to the SLOW posi-
tion.
5. Slowly move the blade rotation control to the
ENGAGE position.
6. Slowly push the speed control pedal to the
desired speed.
7. Make sure the level of cut is still correct.
After you mow a short distance, look at the
area that was cut. If the mower housing does
not cut level, see the instructions on "How To
Level The Mower Housing" in the Mainten-
ance section.
WARNING: For better control of the
unit, select a safe speed.
How To Operate On Hills
WARNING: Do not ride up or down
slopes that are too steep to back
straight up. Never ride the unit
across a slope.
1. Control the speed only with the speed control
pedal. Do not use the brake pedal on a hill.
2. To help prevent an accident, slowly move the
speed control pedal. Avoid sudden turns or
changes in speed.
3. To reduce forward speed when going down a
hill, slowly release the speed control pedal
until the unit slows to the desired speed.
How To Stop On a Hill
1. Avoid stopping on a hill. If you must quickly
stop in an emergency, remove your right foot
from the speed control pedal and quickly de-
press the left brake pedal.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Before you dismount from the seat, move the
throttle control to SLOW position, move the
blade rotation control to the DISENGAGED
position, turn off the engine and set the park-
ing brake.
How To Start Operation On A Hill
1. Start the engine
2. Move the blade rotation control to the EN-
GAGED position.
3. Move the throttle control to the FAST posi-
tion.
4. Depress the brake pedal and release the
parking brake. As you release the parking
brake, push the speed control pedal to the
desired speed.
Slowly push the speed control
pedal as you release the parking
brake. The parking brake must be
disengaged before the speed control pedal
is able to engage the transmission.
WARNING: Do not operate unless
the entire grass bagger attachment
is in place.
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How To Empty The Grass Bagger
(Figure 32)
1. Move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGED position.
2. While sitting on the seat, lift and pull the
handle (1) forward to the DUMP position.
3. Drive slowly forward to allow the grass to fall
out of the bag.
4. Push the handle rearward and down to the
OPERATING position.
NOTE: If the engine stops when you engage
the blade(s), the seat switch is not activated
or the grass bagger is not locked in place.
Before Starting The Engine
Check the oil
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the fac-
tory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil.
Add oil as needed. See the engine manufac-
turer's instructions for the type of petrol and
oil to use.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil
while the engine runs.
2. Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the
engine manufacturer's instructions.
3. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the
FULL mark on the dipstick. The quantity of oil
needed from ADD to FULL is shown on the
dipstick. Do not add too much oil.
Add Petrol
WARNING: Always use a safety
petrol container. Do not smoke
when adding petrol to the fuel tank.
Do not add petrol when you are inside an
enclosure. Before you add petrol, stop the
engine and let the engine cool for several
minutes.
(Figure 9) Fill the fuel tank (1) to the FULL (2)
position with regular unleaded petrol. Do not use
premium unleaded petrol. Make sure the petrol is
fresh and clean. Leaded petrol will increase
deposits and shorten the life of the valves.
How To Start The Engine
WARNING: The electrical system
has an operator presence system
that includes a sensor switch for
the seat. These components tell the
electrical system if the operator is sitting
on the seat. This system will stop the
engine when the operator leaves the seat if
the blade rotation control is engaged or if
the transmission is engaged. For your
protection, always make sure this system
operates correctly.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless you
depress the brake pedal or engage the
parking brake and move the blade rotation
control to the DISENGAGE position.
1. Push the brake pedal completely forward.
Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Make sure the blade rotation control is in the
DISENGAGE position.
3. Move the throttle control completely forward
to the CHOKE or FAST position. Some mo-
dels have a separate choke knob. Pull the
choke knob to the full CHOKE position.
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