Operation - Gear Drive Models - Murray Parklander2690997 Operator's Manual

1. Raise the tractor hood.
2. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the
fuel cap.
3. Fill the fuel tank (A) with fuel. To allow for expansion
of the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank
neck (B).
4. Reinstall the fuel cap.

Operation - Gear Drive Models

Using Controls
How To Use The Throttle Control (Figure 5)
Use the throttle control (G) to increase or de crease the
speed of the engine.
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,
oper ate 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 en gine.
How To Use The Blade Rotation Control (Figure 5)
Use the blade rotation control (A) to engage the blade(s).
1. Before you start the engine, make sure the blade
rotation control (A) is in the DISEN GAGE position.
2. Move the blade rotation control (A) to the ENGAGE
position to rotate the blade(s).
NOTE: If the engine stops when you en gage 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 (A) to the DISENGAGE
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 (A) 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.
How To Use The Shift lever (Figure 5)
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely
push the clutch/brake pedal for ward to stop the unit. If the
unit is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (B) forward to
stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the throttle control lever (G) to the SLOW
position.
3. To go forward, move the shift lever (D) to a forward
speed setting. To go backward, move the shift lever
(D) to reverse.
4. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal (B). Do not keep
your foot on the pedal.
5. Move the throttle control (G) to the FAST position.
How To Use The Parking Brake (Figure 5)
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (B) for ward.
2. Lift and hold the parking brake lever (F).
3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal (B) and
then let go of the parking brake lever (F). Make sure
the parking brake will hold the unit.
4. To release the parking brake lever (F), completely push
the clutch/brake pedal (B) forward. The park ing brake
will automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the operator's
position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N)
position. Set the parking brake. Move the blade
rotation con trol to the DISENGAGE position. Stop
the engine and remove the ignition key.
How To Change The Cutting Height (Figure 5)
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever (E)
as follows.
1. Move the lift lever (E) forward to lower the mower
housing and back to raise the mower housing.
2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift
lever (E) to the highest position and move the blade
rotation control (A) to the DIS ENGAGE position.
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