Operation - Murray G4618000 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
The operation of this lawn tractor can
result in objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye darn-
age. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields while operating a lawn tractor. We
recommend standard safety glasses or a
wide vision safety mask for over
spectacles.
Get toknowyourlawntractorand itscontrols. B e sureyou (or
any othw operator) have reed and understood the Safety
Pages listedin thefrontofthis manual.
Your new lawn tractor will give years of service if cared for
properly. Never run into trees, curbs, etc. Service regularly and
store in adry area. Operate your lawntractor at slow speeds until
you become familiar with the machine. Avoidsharp turns at high
speed and uphillor downhillturns. Operate tractor carefully. Be
especially cautious on hills. When riding down inclines, keep
shiftcontrol in lowspeed with brake-clutchpedal out.This allows
the engine to controlthe speed. Use brake for fast stopson hills.
KEEP MOWER CLEAN. Grass clippings may pack under the
mower deck due to the internal moisture content of the grass.
This accumulation of cut grass should be removed after each
mowing. Remove ignition key and scrape accumulation offwith
a putty knife or similar tool. Cleaning of the underside is easier
if mower deck is removed. See Mower Deck Removal para-
graph in Malntenanca section of this manual. Remove dirt and
debris from engine area with a brushor cloth.
Do Not operate this tractor without a chute_
deflector in place. A lawn tractor can be dan-
gerous to operate If misused. On slopes, be
very cautious and avoid sharp turns to pre-
vent tipping or loss of control. NEVER carry
passengers. ,e
€ONTROLS
FIG. 1-OP shows all operating controls. The controls and their
functions are as follows:
• , I\1
L - Regulates engine and blade speed.
Engine should always be run at fast speed for best grass cut-
ting. NOTE: For models without a choke control button the
choke is regulated with the throttle control lever.
Ionitlon Switch - Used to start and stop engine. Turn key all
the way right to 3rd position to start engine. When key is re-
leased after starting engine it will return to 2nd position. To
stop engine, turn kay to 1st position. Remove key to lock igni-
tion.
Headlloht Switch - Turns headlights on and off. With
engine running, push ON end of switch to turn headlights on.
To turn headlights off push OFF end of switch.
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