Hayter Mowers 447F Starting the Engine, Adjusting the Cutting Height, Using the Self-propel Drive

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detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)

3. Install the dipstick.

Starting the Engine

1.Hold the blade control bar against the handle (Figure 12).

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.

Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height.

If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler.

Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to the same height.

Note: To raise the mower, move the 2 cutting height levers forward; to lower the mower, move them both rearward (Figure 11).

Figure 12

2.Pull the recoil starter (Figure 13) or turn the ignition key as shown in Figure 14 (model 447F only).

Figure 13

Figure 14

3. If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls (or

Figure 11within 5 seconds using the electric starter), press the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again.

Note: If the mower still does not start, contact an

Authorized Service Dealer.

Using the Self-propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your

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Contents Code 446F, 447F Serial No and Up Manual Part No -3375 Rev a R48 Recycling MowerIntroduction ContentsGeneral Lawn Mower Safety SafetyMaintenance and Storage Sound PowerSound Pressure Vibration, Hand/arm110-7059 Safety and Instructional DecalsSetup Unfolding the HandleFilling the Engine with Oil Charging the Battery Model 447F Only Installing the Fuse Model 447F OnlyProduct Overview Operation Filling the Fuel TankChecking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting Height Using the Self-propel DriveStarting the Engine Stopping the Engine Installing the Grass BagRecycling the Clippings Bagging the ClippingsRear-discharging Clippings Operating TipsGeneral Mowing Tips Removing the Grass BagCutting Leaves Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenancePremaintenance Procedures Preparing for MaintenanceLubrication Engine MaintenanceLubricating the Wheel Gears Replacing the Air FilterReplacing the Fuse Model 447F Only Electrical System MaintenanceAdjusting the Self-propel Drive Drive System MaintenanceReplacing the Blade Blade MaintenanceCleaning the Mower CleaningStorage Preparing the Mower for StoragePage Page 1st Year 12 months Page Limited Warranty Date of Sale Your Local Dealer