Murray Parklander2690997 Operator's Manual page 23

Mowing
How To Operate With The Mower Housing
IMPORTANT: When you operate with the mower housing,
always operate with the throttle control in the FAST position.
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the lift lever to a height of cut position. In high or
thick grass, cut the grass in the highest position first
and then lower the mower housing to a lower position.
3. Move the throttle control to the SLOW posi tion.
4. Slowly move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE
position.
5. Move the throttle control to the FAST posi tion.
6. Slowly push the speed control pedal to the desired
speed.
NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a
bagger, use a slow forward speed.
7. Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you
mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut.
If the mower housing does not cut level, see the
instructions on "How To Level The Mower Housing" in
the Maintenance section.
WARNING: For better control of the unit, select a
safe speed.
How To 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. Control the speed only with the speed control pedal. Do
not use the brake pedal on a hill.
2. To help prevent an accident, slowly move the speed
control pedal. Avoid sudden turns or changes in speed.
3. To reduce forward speed when going down a hill,
slowly release the speed control pedal until the unit
slows to the desired speed.
How To Stop On a Hill
1. Avoid stopping on a hill. If you must quickly stop in
an emergency, remove your right foot from the speed
control pedal and quickly de press the left brake pedal.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Before you dismount from the seat, move the throttle
control to the SLOW position, move the blade rotation
control attachment clutch to the DISENGAGED position,
turn off the en gine and set the parking brake.
How To Start Operation On A Hill
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the blade rotation control attachment clutch to
the ENGAGED position.
3. Move the throttle control to the FAST posi tion.
4. Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake.
As you release the parking brake, push the speed
control pedal to the desired speed.
Slowly push the speed control pedal as you release
the parking brake. The parking brake must be
disengaged before the speed control pedal is able
to engage the transmission.
Starting the Engine
NOTE: This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system
that includes a sensor switch for 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 sit in the seat,
depress the clutch/brake pedal, and move the blade rotation
control to the DISENGAGE position.
1. Check oil and fuel levels, and add as needed.
2. Push the clutch/brake pedal complete ly forward. Keep
your foot on the pedal.
3. Make sure the blade rotation control is in the
DISENGAGE position.
4. Move the throttle control completely forward to the
CHOKE position.
NOTE: The CHOKE position is usually unnecessary
when restarting a warm engine.
5. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after four or five
tries, see the Troubleshooting section.
6. Slowly move the throttle control to the FAST position.
7. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to the OFF
position. Remove the key.
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