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. [. . . ] 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. Make sure you sit in the middle of the seat. 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. Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill. If you must stop, quickly push the clutch/ brake pedal forward and set the parking brake. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward to stop the unit. To start again, make sure the shift lever is in the slowest speed. 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. Be very careful when you change directions on a hill. 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. Every time you use the unit, check the blade. Worn blades will cause the ends of the grass to turn brown. Use the left side of the mower housing to trim near an object. Discharge the cut grass onto the mowed area. The result is a more even discharge of cut grass. When you mow large areas, start by turning to the right so that the cut grass will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. [. . . ] Clean the extension tube and the connector tube (applies only to model with rear discharge grass bag). PROBLEM: The engine stops when the blades are engaged. Grass bag must be installed (applies only to model with rear discharge grass bag). If the front axle does not freely pivot, loosen the axle bolt(s). [. . . ]