Murray 425307x51A Manuel De L'opérateur page 17

Operation
Operate Automatic Drive Units 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. Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill. If
you must stop, quickly push the clutch brake/pedal (2)
forward and set the parking brake (6) (see Figure 7).
2. To help prevent an accident, slowly move the
speed control pedal (8). Avoid sudden turns or
changes in speed.
3. To reduce forward speed when going down a hill,
slowly release the speed control pedal and, if
necessary, depress the clutch/brake pedal.
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 (8) and quickly depress the clutch/brake
pedal (2) (see Figure 7).
2. Set the parking brake lever (6).
3. Before you dismount from the seat, move the throttle
control lever (7) to the SLOW position, move the
blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGED
position, turn off the engine and set the parking
brake.
Start Operation on a Hill
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the ENGAGED
position (see Figure 7).
3. Move the throttle control lever (7) to the FAST
position.
4. Depress the clutch/brake pedal (2) to release the
parking brake lever (6). Push the speed control pedal
(8) to the desired speed.
NOTE: The parking brake must be disengaged before
the speed control pedal is able to engage the trans-
mission.
Before Starting the Engine
Check the Oil
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled
with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
See the engine manufacturer's instructions for the
type of gasoline and oil to use.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the en-
gine 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.
Add Gasoline
WARNING
Always use a safety gasoline container. Do not
smoke when adding gasoline to the fuel tank. Do
not add gasoline when you are inside an
enclosure. Before you add gasoline, stop the
engine and let the engine cool for several minutes.
Fill the fuel tank (1) to the FULL (2) position with regular
unleaded gasoline (see Figure 10). Do not use premium
unleaded gasoline. Make sure the gasoline is fresh and
clean. Leaded gasoline will increase deposits and shorten
the life of the valves.
2
en
1
Figure 10
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