Starting The Engine - Murray Parklander2690997 Operator's Manual

Operation
How To Stop The Unit (Figure 5)
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (B) forward to
stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the blade rotation control (A) to the DISENGAGE
position.
3. Move the shift lever (D) to the NEUTRAL position.
4. Set the parking brake (F).
WARNING: Make sure the parking brake will hold
the unit.
5. Move the throttle control (G) to the SLOW position.
6. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (C) to the OFF
position. Remove the key.
How To Transport The Unit
1. Move the blade rotation control to the DIS ENGAGE
position.
2. Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to a position be tween SLOW
and FAST.
4. To go faster, move the shift lever to a faster speed.
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. Push the clutch/brake pedal completely for ward.
6. Move the shift lever to one of the speed set tings.
NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a
bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed.
7. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
8. Move the throttle control to the FAST posi tion. If you
need to go faster or slower, stop the unit and move the
shift lever to another speed setting.
9. 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.
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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. Before you ride up or down a hill, move the shift lever
to the slowest speed.
2. Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill. If you
must stop, quickly push the clutch/brake pedal forward
and set the parking brake.
3. To start again, make sure the shift lever is in the
slowest speed. Move the throttle control to the SLOW
position. Slowly release the pedal.
4. If you must stop or start on a hill, always have enough
space for the unit to roll when you release the brake
and engage the clutch.
5. Be very careful when you change directions on a
hill. When on a slope or in a turn on a hill, move the
throttle control to the SLOW position to help prevent an
accident.

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 brake pedal complete ly forward.
Keep your foot on the pedal.
3. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position.
4. Make sure the blade rotation control is in the
DISENGAGE position.
5. Move the throttle control completely forward past the
FAST position to the CHOKE position.
NOTE: The CHOKE position is usually unnecessary
when restarting a warm engine.
6. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after four or five
tries, see the Troubleshooting section.
7. Slowly move the throttle control to the FAST position.
8. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to the OFF
position. Remove the key.
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