Murray 465306x8A, Manual, Page: 16 / 56

OPERATION
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HOW TO 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 operate. This type of
drive system has a two speed shift lever and a clutch/brake pedal
located beside the speed control pedal (see Figure 6).
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 controlled by a single speed control pedal
operated with your right foot.
HOW TO DRIVE FORWARD
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the
unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the shift lever 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 for-
ward 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 to the FAST position.
5. Slowly push the
speed control pedal forward to the desired
speed (see Figure 6).
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.
HOW TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push
the clutch/brake pedal forward to the stop the unit. If the unit
is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the
unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position.
3. To go forward, move the shift lever to one of the TWO FOR-
WARD 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 to the FAST position.
HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE
1. Look to the rear.
2. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the
unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
3. Move the shift lever to the REVERSE position.
4. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
5. Slowly push the
speed control pedal 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
Figure 6
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
SPEED CONTROL PEDAL POSITIONS
The forward speed is controlled by the position of the shift lever and
the speed control pedal . 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 in the
FAST position.
FUNCTION
SHIFT LEVER
POSITION
PEDAL
POSITION THROTTLE
Trimming
Snow Thrower
Steep Hills
Low (TRIM) 1/3
Bagging Grass High (MOW) 1/3 to 1/2
FAST
CHOKE
Normal Mowing High (MOW) 1/2 to 2/3
FAST
Easy Mowing
Snow Blade
High (MOW) 1/2 to 3/4
SLOW
THROTTLE
Transport High (MOW) FULL
Pull Behind
Attachments
High (MOW) 1/3 to 1/2