Travel; Turning The Mower - Hayter Harrier 48 Owner's Handbook Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER
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TRAVEL

Forward travel: Hold the handlebar and operate the clutch
lever to power the mower in a forward direction.
Release the clutch lever to stop the mower from travelling in
a forward direction.
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Travel speed can be altered by selecting a different position
on the 5 speed control lever. The load must be removed
from the drive mechanism before changing speed. Therefore
release the clutch lever to stop forward travel and select a
new position on the 5 speed control lever. It may be
necessary to roll the machine backwards and forwards on
the rear roller to ensure proper engagement.
When the clutch lever is disengaged the mower can be oper-
ated as a push model. This feature is useful when mowing
in confined areas.
Note: The engine stop lever must be held firmly against the
handlebar to keep the engine running.
Reverse travel: Release the clutch lever. Hold and pull
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against the handlebar with both hands to reverse the mower
towards you.
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Always reverse
the mower carefully towards you. Always release the
engine stop lever to stop the engine before walking back-
wards with the mower.

TURNING THE MOWER

To make a wide turn: Steer the mower with the handlebar
in the direction required.
To make a tight turn: Stop and apply downward pressure
on the handlebar to raise the front wheels of the mower just
above ground level and steer the mower using the handlebar
in the required direction.
WARNING - 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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