User manual MURRAY 385048X51

[. . . ] 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. Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the product that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. [. . . ] Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal (2) and then release the parking brake lever (6). To release the parking brake (6), completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward. WARNING: Before you leave the operator's position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Use the throttle control (7) to increase or decrease the speed of the engine. 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, operate the engine in the FAST position. To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever (5) as follows. Move the lift lever (5) forward to lower the mower housing and back to raise the mower housing. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift lever (5) to the highest position and move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation control (1) is in the DISENGAGE position. NOTE: If the engine stops when you engage the blade(s), the seat switch is not activated. WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are too steep to back straight up. Before you ride up or down a hill, move the shift lever to the slowest speed. If you must stop, quickly push the clutch/ brake pedal forward and set the parking brake. 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. When on a slope or in a turn on a hill, move the throttle control to the SLOW position to help prevent an accident. For the mower housing to cut level, make sure the tyres have the correct amount of air pressure. 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. [. . . ] Pull the belt retainer (1) away from the idler pulley (2) and remove the mower drive belt (3). Pull the belt retainer (4) away from the right mandrel pulley (5) and remove the mower drive belt (3). Pull the belt retainer (4) away from the left mandrel pulley (6) and remove the mower drive belt (3). A correct replacement part or assistance is available from an Authorized Service Centre in your area. [. . . ]