Features And Controls - Murray MYZ4219000 Operator's Manual

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Features and Controls

The following control symbols appear on this product. Before you operate the mower, please study them and learn their meaning.
Symbol Explanation
STOP
N
R
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Choke
FAST throttle position
SLOW throttle position
OFF ignition position
RUN ignition position
START ignition position
Parking brake
PTO ON (blades engaged)
PTO OFF (blades disengaged)
SHORT grass height
LONG grass height
Gear is in neutral
Gear is in reverse
The mower can be pushed by hand after pulling out
the bypass-valve lever.
Ignition switch
Storage compartment
Throttle/Choke
Control Lever
PTO knob
Rear wheel
Side discharge chute
Anti-scalp wheel
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1. Leveling the Cutting Deck
The drive control levers are located on each side of the
operator's seat. The hinged levers pivot outward to permit
the operator to sit in the seat or dismount. To start the
mower's engine, the drive control levers must be fully out
and in the PARK position. When the drive control levers are
fully outward, the parking brake is engaged.
Each drive control lever controls their respective transmis-
sion. Consequently, these levers control all of the mower's
movements. Driving and steering using these control levers
is quite different from a conventional mower and will take
practice to master. Refer to the Operation Instruction
section for further reference.
To move the lever:
R — Reverse: Pull the lever backward to get the mower to
reverse.
N — Neutral: Keep the mower in neutral condition.
P — Park: Set the parking brake.
— Low moving speed.
— High moving speed.
ZERO TURN MOWER ZERO TURN MOWER
Drive control lever
Cup holder
Deck lift handle
Front wheel
2. Throttle/Choke Control Lever
Push the throttle/choke control lever forward to increase the
engine speed. The mower is designed to operate with the
throttle/choke control lever at full throttle (FAST) while
being driven and the mower deck is engaged. Pull the
throttle/choke control lever rearward to decrease the engine
speed. When starting the engine, push the control lever
fully forward into the CHOKE position. After starting and
warming the engine, move the control lever rearward until
you feel it move past the choke detent. Throttle is not
meant to control unit' speed, throttle should remain in high
speed while operating blades.
3. Power Take-Off (PTO)
The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on
the bottom of the engine crankshaft. Pull the switch knob
upward to engage the PTO clutch or push the knob
downward to disengage the clutch.
The PTO switch must be in the "OFF" position when starting
the engine.
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