Murray 425307x51A Manuel De L'opérateur page 14

Operation
Use the Speed Control Pedal
The drive system uses a variator pulley connected to a
two speed transaxle. The variator drive is very easy to op-
erate. This type of drive system has a two speed shift
lever and a clutch/brake pedal (2) located beside the
speed control pedal (8) (see Figure 7).
The direction of travel is controlled by the shift lever.
Use the shift lever to select either REVERSE or one of
the two forward gears. When operating, the speed is con-
trolled by a single speed control pedal operated with your
right foot.
Drive Forward
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward
to stop the unit (see Figure 7). Keep your foot on the
pedal.
2. Move the shift lever (4) to one of the two FORWARD
positions. Select Low position (TRIM) when going up
or down steep hills and when operating attachments
that require a very slow forward speed, such as snow
throwers. Select High position (MOW) when mowing
or when transporting the unit.
3. Slowly release your right foot from the clutch/brake
pedal. Do not keep your foot on the clutch/brake
pedal.
4. Move the throttle control lever (7) to the FAST
position.
5. Slowly push the speed control pedal (8) forward to
the desired speed.
6. To increase forward speed, slowly move the speed
control pedal forward. To reduce forward speed,
slowly release the speed control pedal until the unit
slows to the desired speed.
Change Directions
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, com-
pletely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward to the
stop the unit. If the unit is not stopped, the gearbox
can be damaged (see Figure 7).
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward to
stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the throttle control lever (7) to the SLOW
position.
3. To go forward, move the shift lever (4) to one of the
two FORWARD positions. To go backward, move
the shift lever to the REVERSE position.
4. Slowly release your right foot from the clutch/brake
pedal. Do not keep your foot on the clutch/brake
pedal.
5. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST position.
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Drive in Reverse
1. Look to the rear.
2. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward
to stop the unit (see Figure 7). Keep your foot on the
pedal.
3. Move the shift lever (4) to the REVERSE position.
4. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
5. Slowly push the speed control pedal (8) forward to
the desired speed.
6. To increase reverse speed, slowly move the speed
control pedal forward. To reduce reverse speed,
slowly release the speed control pedal until the unit
slows to the desired speed.
Speed Control Pedal Positions
The forward speed is controlled by the position of the
shift lever (4) and the speed control pedal (8)
(see Figure 7). The following chart provides functions
along with the positions of the shift lever and the speed
control pedal. Always operate the engine with the throttle
control lever (7) in the FAST position.
FUNCTION SHIFT
LEVER
POSITION
Trimming, Snow Low (TRIM)
Thrower,
Steep Hills
Bagging Grass High (MOW)
Normal Mowing High (MOW)
Easy Mowing High (MOW)
Snow Blade
Transport High (MOW)
Pull Behind High (MOW)
Attachments
en
PEDAL THROTTLE
POSITION
1/3
FAST
1/3 to 1/2
CHOKE CHOKE
1/2 to 2/3
FAST FAST
1/2 to 3/4
SLOW
FULL
THROTTLE
1/3 to 1/2