Hayter Mowers Ranger 53 Pro - Manual (Page 20)

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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
Speed Control:
Travel speed can be altered by selecting a different position
on the ground drive speed control lever. With the engine run-
ning and the clutch lever engaged push the lever forward to
reduce speed and pull backwards to increase.
When the clutch lever is disengaged the mower can be
operated 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
against the handlebar with both hands to reverse the mower
towards you.
OPERATING THE MOWER
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS : Always reverse the mower carefully towards
you. Always switch off the engine before walking backwards with the mower.
TRAVEL
TURNING THE MOWER
To make a wide turn : Steer the mower with the handlebar whilst travelling forward.
To make a tight turn : Stop forward travel. Apply downward pressure on the handlebar to
raise the front wheels of the mower just above ground level and steer the mower using the han-
dlebar in the required direction.
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS : DO NOT raise the front of the mower ex-
cessively when making a turn. NEVER raise the rear of the mower when the engine
is running.
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