Murray 42586X9A - How to Use the Speed Control Pedal

OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL
The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission.
The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of
drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal.
The speed and direction of travel is controlled by a single speed
control pedal operated withyour rightfoot. Do not usethe leftbrake
pedal in normal operation. Only use the left brake pedal to quickly
stop in an emergency.
HOW TO DRIVE FORWARD
1. The automatic drive disconnect must be in the DRIVE
position (Figure 8).
2. Slowly release your left foot from the brake pedal
3. Move the throttle control to _he FAST position.
4. Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired
speed (Figure 7).
5. To increase forward speed, slowly move the speed control
pedal forward. To reduce forward speed, slowly release the
speed control pedal untilthe unit s_owsto the desired speed.
Figure 7
HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE
1. Look to the rear.
2. Slowly push the speed control pedal to the REVERSE
position.
HOW TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS
CAUTION: To change directions, do not use the left brake
pedal. Use only the speed control pedal.
1. Slowly remove your foot from the speed control pedal. The
speed control pedal willautomatically returnto the NEUTRAL
position.
2. When the unit stops, slowly move the speed control pedal to
the desired direction.
SPEED CONTROL PEDAL POSITIONS
The forward speed is controlledby the position ofthe speed control
pedal. The following chart provides functions along withthe pedal
positions. Always operate the engine with the throttle control in
the FAST position.
FUNCTION PEDAL THROTTLE
Trimming
SnowThrower
Bagging Grass
Normal Mowing
Easy Mowing
Snow Blade
Transport
Pull Behind
Attachments
POSITION
1/3
1/3 to 1/2
t/2 to 2/3
1/2 to 3/4
FULL
1/3 to 1/2
FAST
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SLOW
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THROTTLE
HOW TO DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION
To push the unit, use the automatic drive disconnect to release
the transmission. The automatic drive disconnect is under the
seat.
1. The engine must be off.
2. Raise the seat. The automatic drive disconnect is under the
seat.
3. Move and latch the automatic drive disconnect inthe PUSH
position (Figure 8). The transmission is now released and the
unit can be pushed.
NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscosity oil in the
transmission will make the unit difficult to push.
4. To engage the transmission, unlatch the automatic drive dis-
connect. The transmission is now connected and ready to op-
erate,
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AutomaticDriveDisconnect
PUSH POSITION Figure8
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