Hayter Mowers Harrier 48/56 BBC 563F - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATING THE MOWER
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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
Stand behind the mower, hold the handlebar together
and move the throttle to the fast position. 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 - 5 attempts - Refer to
“Trouble Shooting”.
Note: The cutterblade is not engaged at this stage.
To prevent damage never pull the engine start grip
when the engine is running.
Engaging Cutterblade Drive
Always make sure the throttle stop lever is fully
forward.
(1) Pull the blade stop lever back against the handlebar at
the same time, and hold in position.
(2) To engage the (BBC) cutterblade first push the actuat-
ing lever forward and down until it clicks into position.
(Refer fig.9)
Disengage Cutterblade Drive.
(1) Release the blade stop lever and it will return to its
rest position. (Refer fig.10 & 11)
Emergency Stop.
If the cutterblade drive mechanism fails stop the engine.
Forward Travel
Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch
lever to power the mower in a forward direction.
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 blade stop lever is released the blade will stop.
(Ref fig. 10)
To stop the engine, pull the throttle lever to the stop posi-
tion. (Ref fig. 10 & 11)
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. Reduce throttle setting during engine
shutdown .
Emergency stop: Release both ground drive clutch lever
and blade stop lever together. If the engine fails to stop,
disconnect the spark plug lead. (Refer fig.12)
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