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Hayter 46 issue
Matt33
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hi
i have inherited a hayter harrier 46 and it is very difficult to pull start. It starts first or second time but is very hard to pull. Any ideas?
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It does take a bit of muscle to get mine going too but if it runs cleanly then there probably isn't anything wrong. Check that there isn't any long grass trapped between the blade and the deck, being careful to make sure the engine can't start by first disconnecting the spark plug.
You should be able to feel the compression stroke as you slowly pull the starter cord. If you go passed this point, let the cord return to the resting position then give it a good pull you may find it easier to get it turning over and running. If it is just coming up to compression it will be much harder - I have often had the starting cord pulled out of my hand when it balks at compression.
Yes, I've got a Harrier 48 and it does require a good tug to get it started, always has. Daft question, but presumably you're not engaging the drive mechanism while starting? And she operates well when you're using it? Might be worth as Steephill suggests, giving the underside round the blade a good scrape out as the grass does clog and set hard round the deck/skirt.