Hayter Mowers Motif 435G - Manual (Page 8)

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Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9
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)
Starting
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, 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 5 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.
Forward Travel
(Code 432 & 433 only)
Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to
move the mower forward.
(Code 434 & 435 only)
Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch
lever to power the mower in a forward direction. (Refer
fig.9)
When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the
mower may be pushed. This feature is useful when mow-
ing in confined areas.
Reverse Travel
(Code 432 & 433 only)
Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands to
reverse the mower.
(Code 434 & 435 only)
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.
(Code 432 & 433 only)
Apply downward pressure on the handlebar to raise the
front wheels just above ground level and steer in the
required direction.
(Code 434 & 435 only)
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.