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. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. [. . . ] In high or thick grass, cut the grass in the highest position first and then lower the mower housing to a lower position. Push the clutch/brake pedal completely forward. Move the shift lever to one of the speed settings. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward to stop the unit. 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. Make sure the level of cut is still correct. 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. 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. These small pieces will quickly break down. Because the nutrients are returned to the soil, the lawn will need less fertilizer. [. . . ] Follow the steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. 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. [. . . ]