Simplicity Cobalt Series Safety Controls Operation Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Parking Brake

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Safety

Controls

Operation

Maintenance

Features and Controls

Control Functions

The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.

Troubleshooting

Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height

Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock

Lever

These control the cutting height of the mower deck. Depress the pedal until it locks into the 5” (12,7 cm) position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift lock lever.

Parking Brake

 

 

DISENGAGE

Releases the parking brake.

 

 

 

 

Choke

Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push to knob DOWN to open the choke.

PTO (Power Take Off) Switch

The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage.

Specifications

 

 

 

ENGAGE

Locks the parking brake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged.

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Cobalt Series specifications

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