Murray 385048x151A Operator's Manual page 12

Operation
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 (2)
forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the
pedal (see Figure 5).
2. Move the throttle control lever (7) to the SLOW
position.
3. To go forward, move the shift lever (4) to a forward
speed setting. To go backward, move the shift
lever to reverse.
4. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal (2). Do not
keep your foot on the pedal.
5. Move the throttle control (7) to the FAST position.
Use the Parking Brake
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) for-
ward (see Figure 5).
2. Lift the parking brake lever (6).
3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal
and then release the parking brake lever. Make
sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
4. To release the parking brake, completely push
the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward. The parking
brake will automatically release.
WARNING
Before you leave the operator's position, move the
shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Set the
parking brake. Move the blade rotation control to
the DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine and
remove the ignition key.
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Change the Cutting Height
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever
(5) as follows (see Figure 5).
1. Move the lift lever forward to lower the mower
housing and back to raise the mower housing.
2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift
lever to the highest position and move the blade
rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
Stop the Unit
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2)
forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the
pedal (see Figure 5).
2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DIS-
ENGAGE position.
3. Move the shift lever (4) to the NEUTRAL position.
4. Set the parking brake (6).
WARNING
Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
5. Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW position.
6. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3) to the
OFF position. Remove the key.
Transport the Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1. Move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position.
2. Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to a position between
SLOW and FAST.
4. To go faster, move the shift lever to a faster speed.
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