Controls; Before Mowing; Starting; Forward Travel - Hayter Hayterette 005 Owner's Handbook Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER

Controls

Operate all control levers several times and ensure that
the cables move freely. Check that the engine stop lever
returns freely to its rest position when released. (Refer

Before Mowing

To prevent accidents, thoroughly inspect the area
and remove all objects which when contacted by the
mower cutterblade could become dangerous projec-
tiles. Inspect the area for hidden obstructions which
when contacted by the cutterblades could risk health
and safety or result in damage to the mower. Remem-
ber the location of these obstructions and ensure that
you mow around them.

Starting

Ensure that the fuel shutoff valve is in the 'ON' position
Stand behind the mower and hold the handlebar together
with the engine stop lever with your left hand. With
your right hand hold the engine start - grip and pull
slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to crank
the engine. Carefully return the start grip to the storage
position when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 3 - 5 attempts - Refer to
"Trouble Shooting".
handlebar to start and keep the engine running. If the
engine stop lever is released the engine will stop.
To prevent damage never pull the engine start grip
when the engine is running.

Forward Travel

Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to
move the mower forwards.

Reverse Travel

Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands to
reverse the mower.

Turning

To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar
in the direction required.
To make a tight turn, apply downward 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 excessively when making a turn. Never raise
the rear of the mower when the engine is running.
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Stopping

Release the engine stop lever.
Emergency stop: Release the engine stop lever. If the
engine fails to stop disconnect the spark plug lead.