Simplicity 16HP V-Twin manual Features 81 Controls, Parking Brake / Cruise Control Knob Functions

Models: 16HP V-Twin

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Features 81 Controls

PARKING BRAKE / CRUISE CONTROL KNOB FUNCTIONS

Applying the Parking Brake - See Figure 2. To lock the parking brake, release the ground speed pedals (A), fully depress the brake pedal (B), pull UP on the parking brake /cruise control knob (C), and then release brake pedal.

Releasing the Parking Brake - See Figure 2. To release the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal

(B)and push the parking brake /cruise control knob (C) DOWN.

Applying the Cruise Control - See Figure 3. To apply the cruise control, depress the forward ground speed pedal (A) until the desired speed is achieved. Then pull up on the parking brake/cruise control knob (B) and release the forward ground speed pedal (A).

Releasing the Cruise Control - See Figure 3. The cruise control can be released three ways:

1.Tap the forward ground speed pedal (A).

2.Push the parking brake /cruise control knob (C) DOWN.

3.Depress the brake pedal (B).

In the event you need to stop quickly, fully depress- ing the brake pedal (I, Figure 1) will automatically release the cruise control and stop the tractor.

For normal operation, it is recommended that you manu- ally disengage the cruise control by tapping the forward ground speed pedal or pushing the parking brake/cruise control knob down.

Figure 2. Engaging the Parking Brake

A. Ground Speed Pedals

8. Brake Pedal

C. Parking Brake I Cruise Control Knob

DASHBOARD DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

Refer to Figure 4.

A. Headlight Indicator Light

Indicates that the headlights are on.

B. Low Oil Pressure Light

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is low.

C. Operator Seated Light

-Indicates that the operator present seat switch has been activated. This light must be lit for the engihe to start.

D. Parking Brake I Cruise Control Likht

Indicates that the parking brake or cruise control is e n g a g e d .

E. PTO Light

Indicates the PTO switch is in the ON position.

F. Hour Meter

Shows the number of hours the key has been in the ON position.

Figure 3. Cruise Control Function

A. Forward Ground Speed Pedal

B. Brake Pedal

C. Parking Brake I Cruise Control Knob

Figure 4. Dashboard Display

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Simplicity 16HP V-Twin Features 81 Controls, Parking Brake / Cruise Control Knob Functions, Dashboard Display Functions

16HP V-Twin specifications

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