Spirit 617E - Manual

1.8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages. Whenyou see this symbol be alert to the possibility of injury. Carefully readthe following and inform others. Your mower is perfectly safe if used correctly. Failure to observe thefollowing precautions may result in...

1.11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. To reduce thefire hazard, keep the engine and the surrounding deck area free ofgrass, leaves, or excessive grease. Check the rear deflector and grassbag frequently for wear or deterioration.Replace worn or damaged part...

1.13 MOWER THE STARTING To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil orpetrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil andpetrol before starting the engine. Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE 30 oil. Never useadditives with recommended oil.To prolong t...

1.14 Controls Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cablesmove freely. Check that the engine stop and ground drive clutch leversreturn freely to their rest position when released. Operate the primer bulb: Note: Push on the primer bulb 5 times at two second intervals to provide...

1.15 MOWER THE OPERATING ( 617E Only) - Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to move the mower forwards. (619E Only) - 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 ...

1.17 Remove the grassbag and operate the mower with the rear deflector inthe closed position. Areas of heavy growth should be mown without collecting the clip-pings. If collection is required, first mow the area without the grassbagat the maximum height of cut setting. Allow the grass clippings to d...

1.18 There is very little work to do this month apart from brushing awayleaves. Keep off the grass if frozen or waterlogged. Rake the grass thoroughly. Spike the lawn to aerate and stimulate soilorganisms and root growth and apply lawn sand if necessary. The yearly lawn work programme really starts ...

1.23 Use only Briggs & Stratton spark tester (1) to check for a spark asshown in the diagram. Replace the spark plug every 100 hours or every season, whicheveroccurs first. A spark plug wrench is available from any authorisedBriggs & Stratton service dealer. Check the spark plug gap with a f...

1.25 Lubricate the wheels, pivot points and linkages with engine oil every 25operating hours. Apply a good quality medium grease to the inner control cables at thepoint of entry and exit from their outer casing. Drain the fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty and theengine stops. R...

1.27 To store the handlebar unscrew the 2 securing knobs sufficiently toallow it to be pivoted forwards to rest against the mower. Take care toensure that the control cables do not become snagged at the pivot pointand depress the engine stop lever to prevent it being damaged throughcontact with the ...

PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Engine will not turn over Engine stop lever released. Operate engine stop lever. Incorrect oil level. Check oil level. Obstruction under deck. Remove obstruction. Engine smokes Excess oil level. Check oil level. Air cleaner cartridge oil Service air cleaner. soaked or b...

1.31 CONFORMITY OF DECLARATION EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufactured for: HAYTER LIMITED, Address: Spellbrook, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. CM23 4BU. ENGLAND declare that the lawnmower : Model name: Type: Model No: Cutting width: Speed of rotation of the cutting device: Engine manufacturer: Speed ...

CUSTOMER INFORMATION Serial No: Engine:- Briggs & Stratton Sprint XQ40 Date of Sale:- Your Local Dealer:- 1.40 111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.40