Murray 42583X9A - How to Charge the Cutting Height; Operating Tips; Mowing and Bagging Tips; This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty Is Your Exclusive Remedy; However, this Warranty Is Void or Does Not App|Y

OPERATION
OPERATING TIPS
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Checkthebladerotationcontrolfor correctadjustment.Forthe
blade(s)to disengagecorrectly,the adjustment must be cor-
rect.
Before you use the unit, check the oil inthe engine and add oil
if necessary.
Ifthe enginewillnotstart,firstmakesurethe wire is attached
tothe sparkplug.
Makesureallthe beltsareinsideallthebeltguides.See the in-
structionson howto removeand installthe motiondriveand
mower drive belts.
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Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except forthe car-
buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug isdis-
connected.
For longer lifeof the battery on electric start models, charge the
battery every three months.
Usethespeedcontrolpedalto changethe groundspeed,not
thethrottlecontrol.
Belt noise can occur when the blade is engaged. This noise is
normal and does not affect the operation of the unit.
MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS
1. For a lawn to look better, check the cutting level of the mower
housing. See =How ToLevel The Mower Housing" in the Main-
tenance section.
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For the mower housing to cut level, make sure the tires have
the correct amount ofair pressure.
Every time you use the unit,check the blade. Ifthe blade is bent
or damaged, immediately replace the blade. Also, make sure
the nut for the blade istight.
Keeptheblade(s)sharpened.Wornbladeswillcausetheends
ofthegrasstoturnbrown.
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Do not cut orbag grass that iswet. Wet grass will not discharge
correctly. Let the grass dry before cutting.
Use the left side of the mower housing to trim near an object.
Dischargethe cutgrassontothe mowedarea.The resultisa
moreeven dischargeofcutgrass.
When you mow large areas, start by turning to the rightso that
the cut grass will discharge away from shrubs, fences, drive-
ways, etc. After one ortwo rounds, mow in the opposite direc-
tion making leftturns until finished (Figure 11).
Ifthe grass isvery high, cuttwo times to decrease the load on
the engine. First cutwiththe mower housing inthe highest posi-
tion and then lower the mower housing for the second cut.
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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 speed controlpedal pushed 1/3 forward.
For better cutting performance and a quality cut, mow with the
speed control pedal pushed 1/3 to 1/2 forward.
After each use, clean the bottom and top ofthe mower housing
for better performance. Also, a clean mower housing will help
prevent a fire.
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