Mowing; Before Starting The Engine - Murray ELT155420H Manual Del Operador

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 authorized
dealer.
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.
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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.

Before Starting the Engine

Check The Oil
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the fac tory filled with
oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the
engine manufac turer's instructions for the type of petrol and
oil to use.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine
runs.
2. Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the engine
manufacturer's instructions.
3. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark
on the dipstick. The quantity of oil needed from ADD to
FULL is shown on the dipstick. Do not add too much oil.
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