Hayter Mowers Harrier 48 491G - Manual (Page 8)

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Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10
OPERATING THE MOWER
Controls
Operate all control levers several times and ensure that
the cables move freely. Check that the engine stop and
ground drive clutch levers return freely to their rest
position when released. (Refer fig.7)
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the cable the
Variable speed Control should only be operated
whilst the engine is running.
Starting (490 only)
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, release, then pull rapidly to crank
the engine. Carefully return the start grip to the storage
position when the engine starts. (Refer fig.8)
If the engine does not start after 3 attempts - Refer to
“Trouble Shooting”.
The engine stop lever must be held firmly against the
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.
Electric Start (Code 491 only)
Stand behind the mower and hold the handlebar together
with the engine stop lever. Turn the ignition key in a
clockwise direction and hold in position to crank the en-
gine. When the engine starts release the key. (Refer fig.9)
Note: Cranking the engine for more than 15 seconds in
any one minute can damage the starter motor.
If necessary the engine can be started manually with-
out using the ignition switch. To prevent engine dam-
age do not operate the ignition key when the engine is
running.
Forward Travel
Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch
lever to power the mower in a forward direction. (Refer
fig.10)
When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the
mower may be pushed. This feature is useful when mow-
ing in confined areas.
Ground speed may be adjusted by operating the variable
speed 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 engine stop lever is released the engine will stop.
Reverse Travel
Release the ground drive clutch lever. 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 release the ground drive clutch
lever, 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.
Stopping
Release the ground drive clutch lever and release the
engine stop lever.
Emergency stop: Release both ground drive clutch lever
and engine stop lever together. If the engine fails to
stop, disconnect the spark plug lead. (Refer fig.11)
Fig. 11