HAYTER Harrier 56 Autodrive.
56cm/22in cutting width,
Suitable for large gardens
- Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV 5.5hp engine
- Self-propelled, variable ground speed
- Split differential ribbed rear roller
- Ball bearing front wheels
- Aluminium die-cast deck for durability
- High impact inner deck liner with ribbed leading edge
- Operator Presence Control safety mechanism to stop blade
- Blade friction disc to prevent bending of the crankshaft if the blade hits a solid object
- 8 cutting height settings from 13 to 60mm using a single, sprung lever
- Folding handlebar for more compact storage
- Dry weight 49.5kg
- 70 litre grass bag
3-year Hayter limited warranty for domestic use, subject to an annual service. Lifetime guarantee against the crankshaft bending.
The Harrier is probably one of the most well-known models of rotary mower, now substantially updated. Its alloy deck is extremely durable against corrosion, and now the underside is ribbed and lined to give a more controlled cut and to dampen noise. A unique friction disc is fitted between the engine and the blade bar so that the blade will slip if it hits a solid object. Hayter are so confident that this will save the crankshaft from bending (a very expensive procedure if it happens) that they give a lifetime guarantee.
There is a safety lever called the Operator Presence Control which you keep depressed during use. It fits snugly into the handlebar and, when you let go, the blade and engine will stop completely within three seconds. Hayter fit modern engines on all their machines, designed to the latest standards for carbon and noise emissions.
Adjusting the height of cut is exceptionally easy: you just move one lever. Another convenience is that the grass bag can be lifted out between the handlebars for easy emptying. The ribbed rear roller provides forward drive and imprints stripes onto your lawn. The rear roller has the added benefit that it allows the machine to overhang while running along a border edge.
This mower is a pleasure to use.
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