Driving And Stopping The Unit - BEAL NPMS17.5/117H Notice D'emploi

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 with your right foot. Do not
use the left brake pedal in normal operation. Only use the left
brake pedal to quickly stop in an emergency.

Driving and Stopping the Unit

How to Drive Forward
1. The automatic drive disconnect (C) must be in the
DRIVE position (A) (Figure 11).
2. Slowly release your left foot from the brake pedal.
3. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
4. Slowly push the speed control pedal (D) forward to the
desired speed (Figure 10).
5. 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 Drive in Reverse
1. Look to the rear.
2. Slowly push the speed control pedal (D) to the
REVERSE position (A) (Figure 10).
How to Change Direction
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
(D). The speed control pedal (D) will automatically
return to the NEUTRAL position (B).
2. When the unit stops, slowly move the speed control
pedal (D) to the desired direction.
Speed Control Pedal Positions
The forward speed is controlled by the position of the speed
control pedal (D). The following chart provides functions
along with the pedal positions. Always operate the engine
with the throttle control in the FAST position.
Function Pedal Positon
Trimming
1/3
Snow Thrower
Bagging Grass 1/3 to 1/2
Normal Mowing 1/2 to 2/3
Easy Mowing
1/2 to 3/4
Snow Blade
Transport FULL
Pull Behind
1/3 to 1/2
Attachments
How to Disconnect the Transmission
To push the unit, use the automatic drive disconnect (C) to
release the transmission. The automatic drive disconnect
(C) is under the seat (Figure 11).
1. The engine must be off.
2. Raise the seat. The automatic drive disconnect (C) is
under the seat.
3. Move and latch the automatic drive disconnect (C)
in the PUSH position (B). 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 disconnect (C). The transmission is now
connected and ready to operate.
Throttle Position
Fast Throttle
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