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Mower maintenance – Hayter Mowers Hayter Sprint 41 616E User Manual

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Storage

To store the handlebar, unscrew the 2 small securing

knobs sufficiently to allow it to be pivoted forwards to

rest against the mower. Take care to ensure that the con-

trol cables do not become snagged at the pivot point and

depress the engine stop lever to prevent it being dam-

aged through contact with the engine spark plug. (Refer

fig.33)

Engines stored in excess of 30 days need to be protected

with Briggs & Stratton fuel additive or drained of fuel to

prevent gum from forming in the fuel system or on essen-

tial carburettor parts. To ensure your mower is maintained

in good working order it is important that the following

procedure is adopted. Refer to the Maintenance section

as necessary.

Drain fuel from the engine by operating the engine until

it stops.

Disconnect the spark plug lead.

Change the engine oil.

Remove the engine spark plug and pour 15ml of engine

oil into the engine cylinder and replace the spark plug. Do

not exceed the stated volume of oil as engine damage may

occur on re-starting. Do not replace the spark plug lead.

Slowly pull the engine start grip once to crank the engine.

This will distribute the oil and help prevent engine corro-

sion.

Clean grass and debris from the engine cylinder, cylinder

head cooling fins, under top cowl, around and behind ex-

haust/exhaust guard and ensure that the grassbag is clean.

Lubricate the mower and treat metal parts with a water

repellent anti-corrosion product.

Cover the mower with a protective sheet and store it in a

dry, ventilated area.

MOWER MAINTENANCE

Fig. 33