Before Starting The Engine - Murray 7800409 Operator's Manual

Operate On Hills
WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are
too steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit
across a slope.
1. Before you ride up or down a hill, move the shift lever
to the slowest speed.
2. Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill. If you
must stop, quickly push the clutch/brake pedal forward
and set the parking brake.
3. To start again, make sure the shift lever is in the
slowest speed. Move the throttle control to the SLOW
position. Slowly release the pedal.
4. If you must stop or start on a hill, always have enough
space for the unit to roll when you release the brake
and engage the clutch.
5. Be very careful when you change directions on a
hill. When on a slope or in a turn on a hill, move the
throttle control to the SLOW position to help prevent an
accident.

Before Starting the Engine

Check The Oil
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with
oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the
engine manufacturer's instructions for the type of petrol and
oil to use.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.
2. Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the engine
manufacturer's instructions.
3. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark
on the dipstick. The quantity of oil needed from ADD to
FULL is shown on the dipstick. Do not add too much oil.
Add Petrol
WARNING: Always use a safety petrol container. Do
not smoke when adding petrol to the fuel tank. Do
not add petrol when you are inside an enclosure.
Before you add petrol, stop the engine and let the
engine cool for several minutes.
(Figure 9) Fill the fuel tank (A) to the FULL (B) position
with regular unleaded petrol. Do not use premium unleaded
petrol. Make sure the petrol is fresh and clean. Leaded petrol
will increase deposits and shorten the life of the valves.
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Start The Engine
WARNING: The electrical system has an operator
presence system that includes a sensor switch for
the seat. These components tell the electrical
system if the operator is sitting on the seat. This
system will stop the engine when the operator
leaves the seat. For your protection, always make
sure this system operates correctly.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless you depress the
clutch/brake pedal and move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position.
1. Push the clutch/brake brake pedal completely forward.
Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position.
3. Make sure the blade rotation control is in the
DISENGAGE position.
4. Move the throttle control completely forward to the
CHOKE or FAST position. Some models have a separate
choke knob. Pull the choke knob to the full CHOKE
position.
5. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after four or five
tries, move the throttle control to the FAST position.
Again try to start the engine. If the engine will not start,
see the Troubleshooting section.
6. Slowly move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
7. To start a hot engine, move the throttle control to a
position between FAST and SLOW.
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