Murray 425001x99A - Manual (Page 16)

OPERATION
16 F-050722L
HOW TO USE
THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel (Figure 7).
Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s) or to operate
a snow thrower attachment.
1. Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation con-
trol is in the DISENGAGE position.
2. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position to
rotate the blade(s).
Note: If the engine stops when you engage the blade(s),
the transmission is in reverse.
3. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position
to stop the blade(s). Before you leave the operator’s position,
make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4. Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the
blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
5. Before operating in reverse, move the blade rotation control to
the DISENGAGED position. If the blade rotation control is not
in the DISENGAGED position, the engine will stop when the
speed control pedal/shift lever is moved to REVERSE position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away
from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower
housing when the engine runs.
Blade Rotation Control
Engage Position
Disengage
Position
Figure 7
HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER
To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the
steps below.
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push
the clutch/brake pedal forward to 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 a forward speed setting.
4. To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse. Always disen-
gage blades and look down and behind before and while back-
ing.
5. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. Do not keep your foot on
the pedal.
6. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
FUNCTION SHIFT LEVER
5−6 Speeds
THROTTLE
Trimming
Snow Thrower
1
Bagging Grass 1 or 2
FAST
Mulching Grass 1 or 2
FAST
CHOKE
Normal Mowing 2 or 3
FAST
Easy Mowing
Snow Blade
3 or 4
SLOW
Transport 5-6
THROTTLE
Attachments *
* See the Instruction Book for the Attachment.