Simplicity 2690444, 2690445, 5100723 STOPPING THE RIDER, STARTING THE ENGINE, PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND, STOP, choking, perate the, DO NOT TOW RIDER, (left-handpump shown)

WARNING

Operation

PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND

If you do not understand how a specific control			DO NOT TOW RIDER
functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the			Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump
FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.			and wheel motor damage. Do not use
Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without			another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
first becoming familiar with the location and			1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
function of ALL controls.
			turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key.
			2. Lift the seat plate to gain access to the hydraulic
STARTING THE ENGINE			pumps.
			3. To disengage the pumps (free-wheel position),
1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the			turn the hydraulic release valves (A, Figure 2)
parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is			located on the pumps COUNTER-CLOCKWISE a
disengaged and the motion control handles are			maximum of 2 full turns.
locked in the NEUTRAL position.			4. Disengage the parking brake.
2. NOTE: A warm engine may not require			The tractor can now be pushed by hand.
choking.			5. After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps
Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle
			(drive position) by turning the release valves
position. Then fully close the choke by pulling the			CLOCKWISE and tighten to 80-120 in. lbs. of
knob OUT fully.			to que.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke
(push knob down fully).
Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minu e			A
before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.
5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS		perate the
unit at FULL THROTTLE 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 situati ns.
For normal engine shut down follow the procedu e
given in STOPPING THE RIDER.
STOPPING THE RIDER			Figure 2. Hydraulic System By-Pass
			A. Hydraulic Release Valve
1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the			(left-hand pump shown)
middle position will stop rider movement. Pivot
the levers outward and lock them in NEUTRAL.
2. Disengage the PTO by pushing down		the PTO
	Reproduction

switch.

3.Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up until it locks into position.

4.Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.

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