Operation, Starting the Engine, Mowing | Simplicity 7800072 manual

Operation

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.While sitting in the operator’s seat, make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the motion control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL LOCKED position.

2.Set the engine speed control to FAST position. Then fully close the choke. NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.

3.Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to

START.

4.After the engine starts, gradually open the choke. Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.

5.After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the rider at FULL ENGINE SPEED when mowing.

In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER.

STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE

1.Returning the motion control levers to the middle (or neutral drive) position will stop rider movement. Pivot the levers outward to lock them in the NEUTRAL LOCKED position.

Note: Locking the motion control levers in their neutral locked positions engages the parking brake.

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

PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND

1.Disengage the PTO, lock the motion control levers into their neutral locked positions, turn the ignition OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.To disengage the transmissions (free-wheel position), push the roll release rods (A, Figure 2), located under the rear of the unit behind each transmission, in toward the transmission until the collar on the neck of each rod passes through the keyhole in the roll release plate, then lock the rod in the roll release position by sliding the rod sideways into the keyhole slot .

4.Move the motion control levers from their neutral locked positions.

The rider can now be pushed by hand.

5.After moving the rider, re-engage the transmissions (drive position) by unlocking the roll release rods and pulling them out .

DO NOT TOW RIDER

Towing the unit will cause transmission dam- age. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.

2.Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch.

3.Move the engine speed control to slow position and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.

MOWING

1.Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion control levers are locked in their NEUTRAL LOCKED positions and the operator is in the seat.

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

3.Set the mower cutting height (see CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT).

4.Set the engine speed control to FULL.

5.Engage the PTO by pulling up on the switch.

6.Move the motion control levers from neutral locked position to neutral drive position (in toward the opera- tor).

7.Begin mowing. See Safety Rules & Information for tips on safe mowing practices.

8.When finished, shut off the PTO.

Figure 2. Roll Release Components (On Each Side)

A.Roll Release Rod

B.Roll Release Plate

WARNING

DO NOT disengage the transmissions and coast down slopes. DO NOT use Roll Release to disen- gage the transmissions unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off.