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Hayter Mowers Harrier 48 48ST User Manual

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485101MT210999A

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE FAULT

REMEDY

Engine will not start

Engine under load

Raise height of cut

Fuel starvation

Fill fuel tank

Engine cold

Set throttle to ‘choke’ position

Incorrect/contaminated fuel

Drain fuel tank and fill with
correct fuel

Spark plug lead disconnected Connect spark plug lead

Throttle setting incorrect

Set throttle to ‘fast’ position

Engine brake not released

Operate engine brake lever

Faulty spark plug

Clean and adjust gap or replace

Engine runs rough

Spark plug lead becoming

Connect spark plug lead

disconnected in use

Faulty spark plug

Clean and adjust gap or replace

Air cleaner blocked

Service air cleaner

Incorrect/contaminated fuel

Drain fuel tank and fill with
correct fuel

Engine vibrates excessively

Mounting bolts loose

Tighten bolts

Cutterbar screws loose

Tighten screws

Cutterbar out of balance

Balance cutterbar

Bent crankshaft

Consult your dealer

Cutterbar drive will not

Faulty blade brake clutch

Consult your dealer

engage / disengage

FAULT FINDING

1.36

1.36

FAULT FINDING

Continued.