Starting the Engine, Driving the Tractor

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.While sitting in the operator’s seat, fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake.

2.Make sure that your feet are not depressing the ground speed control pedals.

3.Disengage the PTO clutch.

4.Set the throttle to FULL.

5.Twin Cylinder Models: Pull the Choke knob OUT to choke the engine.

NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.

6.Insert the ignition key and turn it to START.

7.After the engine starts, move the engine throttle con- trol to SLOW. Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or dri- ving the tractor.

NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this method on/y in emergency situations. For nor-

ma/ engine shut down follow the procedure given in

STOPPING THE TRACTOR.

STOPPING THE TRACTOR & ENGINE

1.Disengaging the cruise control and taking your foot off the ground speed control pedals will stop tractor movement. For emergency stopping depress the clutch I brake pedal.

2.Engage the parking brake.

3.Disengage the PTO.

4.Position the throttle control at half throttle.

5.Turn the ignition switch to STOP. Remove the key.

NOTE: Stopping the engine at speeds lower than half throttle can cause engine damage. Do not stop the engine with the throttle control in the /DLE position.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

1.Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can comfortably reach all the controls and see the dash- board display.

2.Engage the parking brake.

3.Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.

4.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

5.Disengage the parking brake and release the brake pedal.

6.Depress the forward ground speed control pedal to travel forward. Release the pedal to stop. Note that the further down the pedal is depressed the faster the tractor will travel.

7.Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed con- trol pedals, setting the parking brake, and stopping the engine (see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE).

Operating the Tractor

-A W A R N I N G

If you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.

Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls.

MOWING

1.Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.

2.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

3.Lower the mower lift lever.

4.Set the mower cutting height to the desired level.

5.Set the throttle to FULL.

6.Engage the front PTO (Mower Deck).

7.Begin mowing. See Section C for tips on mowing patterns, lawn care, and trouble shooting information.

6.When finished, shut off the PTO and raise the mower lift lever.

9.Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE).

PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND

1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off.

2.Move the transmission release lever to PUSH posi- tion.

The tractor can now be pushed by hand. TOWING

THE TRACTOR WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IS NOT RECOMMENDED, AS THE TRANSMISSION MAY BE DAMAGED.

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16HP V-Twin specifications

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Simplicity 16HP V-Twin Starting the Engine, Stopping the Tractor & Engine, Driving the Tractor

Models: 16HP V-Twin