OPERATION

NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on page 2.

Location Of Controls (Figure 6)

Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blade.

Clutch / Brake Pedal (2): The pedal has two functions. The first function is a clutch. The second function is a brake.

Ignition Switch (3): Use the ignition switch to start and stop the engine.

Shift Lever (4): Use the shift lever to change the speed of the unit.

Lift Lever (5): Use the lift lever to change the height of cut.

Parking Brake Lever (6): Use the parking brake lever to engage the brake when you leave the unit.

Throttle Control Lever (7): Use the throttle control lever to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.

Attachments

This unit can use many different attachments. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader. This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plough, a disk harrow, or a cultivator.

For trailer and pull-behind attachments, the maximum weight is 90 kg (200 lbs.).

How To Use The Throttle Control (Figure 6 and Figure 7)

Use the throttle/choke control (7) to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.

1.Move the throttle/choke control (7) com- pletely forward to the CHOKE position to start a cold engine.

1.The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal operation and when using a grass bagger, move the throttle control to the FAST position. For maximum charging of the battery and for a cooler running engine, oper- ate the engine in the FAST position.

2.The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum performance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the en- gine.

How To Use The Blade Rotation Control (Figure 6 and Figure 8)

Use the blade rotation control (1) to engage the blade(s).

1.Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation control (1) is in the DISEN- GAGE position (8).

2.To rotate the blade, move the blade rotation control (1) forward to lock the blade in the

ENGAGE position (9).

3.To stop the blade, move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position (8). Before you leave the operator’s position, make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.

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4.Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position.

WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away from the blade, deflector opening, and the

mower housing when the engine runs.

How To Use The Shift Lever

To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the steps below.

CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward to stop the unit. If the unit is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.

1.(Figure 9) Completely push the clutch/ brake pedal (2) forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.

2.(Figure 10) Move the throttle control lever

(7) to the SLOW position.

3.(Figure 11) To go forward, move the shift lever (4) to a forward speed setting. To go backward, move the shift lever (4) to re- verse.

4.(Figure 9) Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal (2). Do not keep your foot on the pedal.

5.(Figure 10) Move the throttle control (7) to the FAST position.

How To Use The Parking Brake (Figure 9)

1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward.

2.Lift the parking brake lever (6).

3.Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal (2) and then release the parking brake lever (6). Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.

4.To release the parking brake (6), completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward. The parking brake will automatically release.

WARNING: Before you leave the operator’s position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Set

the parking brake. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.

How To Change The Cutting Height (Figure 12)

To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever (5) as follows.

1.Move the lift lever (5) forward to lower the mower housing and back to raise the mower housing.

2.When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift lever (5) to the highest position and move the blade rotation control to the DIS- ENGAGE position.

How To Stop The Unit (Figure 6)

1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.

2.Move the blade rotation control (1) to the

DISENGAGE position.

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3.Move the shift lever (4) to the NEUTRAL position.

4.Set the parking brake (6).

WARNING: Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.

5.Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW position.

6.To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3) to the OFF position. Remove the key.

7.(Figure 27) Some models have a fuel shut- off valve (1) located under the fuel tank. If equipped, close the fuel shut-off (1) valve.

How To Transport The Unit

To transport the unit, follow the steps below.

1.Move the blade rotation control to the DIS- ENGAGE position.

2.Raise the lift lever to the highest position.

3.Move the throttle control to a position be- tween SLOW and FAST.

4.To go faster, move the shift lever to a faster speed.

How To Install The Side Discharge Attachment (Figure 13)

WARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, disconnect the spark plug lead. Make sure

the attachment clutchblade rotation control is in the DISENGAGE position.

The mulcher cover (1) lets you mulch the grass for a clean, fine cut. To discharge the grass out the side, install the side discharge attachment

(2)as follows.

1.Remove the two wingnuts (3) that secure the mulcher cover (1).

2.Lift the mulcher cover (1). Mount the side discharge attachment (2) onto the same bolts that secured the mulcher cover (1).

3.Secure the side discharge attachment (2) with the wingnuts (3).

4.To mulch, remove the side discharge at- tachment (2) and mount the mulcher cover

(1)to the mower housing with the wingnuts

How To Operate With The Mower Housing

WARNING: Do not remove the mulch cover, it is a safety de- vice. The deflector forces the

discharged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is damaged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an au- thorised Hayter dealer.

IMPORTANT: When you operate with the mower housing, always operate with the throttle control in the FAST position.

1.Start the engine.

2.Move the lift lever to a height of cut position. In high or thick grass, cut the grass in the highest position first and then lower the mower housing to a lower position.

3.Move the throttle control to the SLOW posi- tion.