User manual MURRAY 309008X51

[. . . ] IMPORTANT: The following pictorials are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each pictorial. Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance. To help prevent an accident, follow the operating instructions and the safety rules. [. . . ] How To Operate With The Mower Housing WARNING: The mulch cover is a safety device. If the deflector is damaged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an authorized service center. IMPORTANT: When you operate with the mower housing, always operate with the throttle control in the FAST position. In high or thick grass, cut the grass in the highest position first and then lower the mower housing to a lower position. NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed. If you need to go faster or slower, stop the unit and move the shift lever to another speed setting. 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. 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. For better engine performance and an even discharge of the cut grass, always operate the engine with the throttle in FAST position. When you use a bagger, operate the engine with the throttle in FAST position and the shift lever in first or second gear. For better cutting performance and a quality cut, mow with the shift lever in one of the slower speeds. After each use, clean the bottom and top of the mower housing for better performance. When you use a mulcher attachment, the grass is cut into very small pieces. Because the nutrients are returned to the soil, the lawn will need less fertilizer. A blade that is not sharp will cause the ends of the grass to become brown. Set the height of the mower housing so that only the top third of the grass is cut. if the grass is too high , set the height of the mower housing to the maximum height. Also, instead of using the full width of the mower housing, mulch at half the width. See the engine manufacturer's instructions for the type of petrol and oil to use. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick. [. . . ] (Figure 25) Remove the hair pins and the washers from the rear suspension arms (3). To operate without the mower housing, move the lift lever to the TOP position. Make sure the mower drive belt (7) is inside all the belt guides (10) and is also below the spacer tube (11). Also, the wrong air pressure will keep the mower housing from cutting level. [. . . ]