Engaging Cutterblade Drive; Forward Travel; Turning; Stopping - Hayter Harrier 56 BBC Owner's Handbook Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER

Engaging Cutterblade Drive

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Always make sure the stop lever is fully forward.
(1) To engage the (BBC) cutterblade first push the switch actuating
lever downward.
(2) Pull the stop lever back against the handlebar at the same time, and
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hold in position.
Disengage Cutterblade Drive.
(1) Release the stop lever and it will return to its rest position.
Emergency Stop.
If the cutterblade drive mechanism fails stop the engine.

Forward Travel

Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch lever to power
the mower in a forward direction.
When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the mower may be
pushed. This feature is useful when mowing in confined areas.
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Ground speed may be adjusted by operating the speed variator 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 cutterblade stop lever is released the cutterblade will stop.

Turning

To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar in the direc-
tion required.
To make a tight turn release the ground drive clutch lever, apply down-
ward 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 exces-
sively when making a turn. Never raise the rear of the mower
when the engine is running.

Stopping

Release both ground drive clutch lever and the cutterblade stop lever.
Pull the throttle lever to the rear most position.
Emergency stop If the engine fails to stop, disconnect the spark
plug lead.
STOP
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