Tips - Murray LT155420 Manual De Instrucciones

Tips

Operating Tips
1. Check the blade rotation control for correct
adjustment. For the blade(s) to disengage
correctly, the adjustment must be correct.
2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the
engine and add oil if necessary.
3. If the engine will not start, first make sure the
wire is attached to the spark plug.
4. Make sure all the belts are inside all the belt
guides. See the instructions on how to remove
and install the motion drive and mower drive
belts.
5. Before you make an inspection, adjustment
(except for the carburetor), or repair, make sure
the wire from the spark plug is disconnected.
6. For longer life of the battery on electric start
models, charge the battery every three months.
7. Use the shift lever to change the ground speed,
not the throttle control.
8. Belt noise can occur when the blade or clutch is
engaged. This noise is normal and does not
affect the operation of the unit.
Mowing and Bagging Tips
1. For a lawn to look better, check the cutting level
of the mower housing. See "How To Level The
Mower Housing" in the Maintenance section.
2. For the mower housing to cut level, make sure
the tires have the correct amount of air pressure
and use slow ground speeds when turning.
3. Every time you use the unit, check the blade. If
the blade is bent or damaged, immediately
replace the blade. Also, make sure the nut for the
blade is tight.
4. Keep the blade(s) sharpened. Worn blades will
cause the ends of the grass to turn brown.
5. Do not cut or bag grass that is wet. Wet grass will
not discharge correctly. Let the grass dry before
cutting.
6. Use the left side of the mower housing to trim
near an object.
7. Discharge the cut grass onto the mowed area.
The result is a more even discharge of cut grass.
8. When you mow large areas, start by turning to
the right so that the cut grass will discharge away
from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or
two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making
left turns until finished (Figure 16).
9. Use a mowing pattern that eliminates reverse
travel as much as possible.
English
10. If the grass is very high, cut two times to
decrease the load on the engine. First cut with
the mower housing in the highest position and
then lower the mower housing for the second cut.
11. For better engine performance and an even
discharge of the cut grass, always operate the
engine with the throttle in FAST position.
12. When you use a bagger, operate the engine with
the throttle in FAST position and the shift lever in
first or second gear.
13. For better cutting performance and a quality cut,
mow with the shift lever in one of the slower
speeds.
14. After each use, clean the bottom and top of the
mower housing for better performance. Also, a
clean mower housing will help prevent a fire.
Figure 16: Mowing tips
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