Murray MT100 Manual Del Operador página 11

Shifting Gears
NOTICE: This mower is not equipped with a gas pedal.
The travel speed of the mower is controlled by the gear
position and throttle position.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to shift gears when the moweris
in motion. Serious damage to the mower's transmission
could result. Always use the brake pedal to bring the
mower to a complete stop before shifting.
WARNING: Sharp turns can affect control of the
mower. ALWAYS slow the mower before making sharp
turns.
NOTICE: First-time operators should become completely
familiar with the mower's operation and controls before
operating the mower in higher speed positions.
WARNING: Always start the tractor in neutral.
To move forward:
1. First bring the mower to a complete stop.
2. Slowly move the shifter lever to the desired gear. There
are six forward gears.
3. Slowly release your foot off the brake pedal.
To move backward:
1. First bring the mower to a complete stop.
2. Look behind before backing up.
3. Slowly move the shifter lever to reverse gear.
4. Slowly release your foot off the brake pedal.
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Fig. 17
Using the Brake
NOTICE: Always use the brake pedal to bring the mower
to a complete stop before shifting.
NOTICE: Do not use the brake pedal to control the travel
speed of the mower. Doing so will result in premature
wear of drive belt.
MT100 LAWN TRACTOR
Depress the brake pedal to slow the mower and bring it to a
stop. (Fig. 18)
Fig. 18
Using the Parking Brake
NOTICE: The parking brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
NOTICE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine
will automatically shut off.
Setting the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Raise the parking brake lever all the way up into the lock
position. (Fig. 19)
3. Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to
engage.
Releasing the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Lower the parking brake lever all the way down into the
unlock position.
3. Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to
disengage.
MT100 LAWN TRACTOR
Fig. 19
Adjusting the Mower Cutting Height
The height of cut lever is located on the mower's right
fender. It is used to change the height of the cutting deck.
The height (the blade to the ground) can be adjusted from
1" to 4" (13 height positions).
To change the height of cut, move the lever out of the
notch, then up or down to the position that is best suited
for your application. (Fig. 20)
Fig. 20
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