Operation - Murray 405028X51 Operator's Manual

Operation

Important! Before You Start Mowing
• Check the engine oil.
• Fill the fuel tank with petrol.
• Check the air pressure of the tires.
• Check the level of the mower housing.
• Attach the battery cables.
Location of Controls
Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade rotation
control to start and stop the rotation of the blade
(see F F igure 5).
Clutch/Brake Pedal (2): The pedal has two functions.
The first function is a clutch. The second function is a
brake.
Headlight Switch (3): The headlight switch is the first
part of the ignition switch. To use the lights with the en-
gine running, turn the key to the position for the lights.
Ignition Switch (3): Use the ignition switch to start and
stop the engine.
Shift Lever (4): Use the shift lever to change the speed
of the unit.
Lift Lever (5): Use the lift lever to change the height of
cut.
Parking Brake Lever (6): Use the parking brake lever to
engage the brake when you leave the unit.
Throttle Control Lever (7): Use the throttle control lever
to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.
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Figure 5
Attachments
This unit can use many different attachments. This unit
can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a lawn aera-
tor, or a hopper spreader. This unit cannot use attach-
ments that engage the ground like a plough, a disk
harrow, or a cultivator.
For trailer and pull-behind attachments, the maximum
weight is 113 kg (250 lbs).
Use the Throttle Control
Use the throttle control (7) to increase or decrease the
speed of the engine (see F F igure 5).
1. The FAST position is marked with a detent. For
normal operation and when using a grass bagger,
move the throttle control to the FAST position. For
maximum charging of the battery and for a cooler
running engine, operate the engine in the FAST
position.
2. The engine governor is set at the factory for
maximum performance. Do not adjust the governor
to increase the speed of the engine.
Use the Blade Rotation Control
Use the blade rotation control (1) to engage the
blade(s) (see F F igure 5).
1. Before you start the engine, make sure the blade
rotation control (1) is in the DISENGAGE position.
2. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE
position to rotate the blade(s).
NOTE: If the engine stops when you engage the
blade(s), the seat switch is not activated. Make sure
you sit in the middle of the seat.
3. Move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position to stop the blade(s). Before
you leave the operator's position, make sure the
blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4. Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a
road, move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position.
WARNING
Always keep your hands and feet away from the
blade, deflector opening, and the mower housing
when the engine runs.
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