Hayter Mowers Hayter Sprint 41 616E - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATING THE MOWER
Controls
Operate all control levers several times and ensure that
the cables move freely. Check that the engine stop lever
returns freely to its rest position when released. (Refer
fig.8)
Starting - Step 1
Operate the primer bulb.
Push on the primer bulb 5 times at two second intervals
to provide the extra fuel to start the engine after
assembling the mower for the first time.
In normal use push on the primer bulb 3 times at 2
second intervals to provide extra fuel required to to start
a cold engine. Operation of the primer bulb is usually
unnecessary when starting a warm engine. (Refer fig.9)
Starting - Step 2
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.
If the engine does not start after 5 attempts, refer to
‘Trouble Shooting’. (Refer fig.10)
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
Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to
move the mower forwards. (Refer fig.11)
Reverse Travel
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, 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 engine stop lever.
Emergency stop: Release the engine stop lever.
If the engine fails to stop, disconnect the spark plug
lead. (Refer fig.12)
Fig. 12
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