Simplicity 300 Series manual Features & Controls

Models: 300 Series

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Features & Controls

Manual background PTO Switch

The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disengages attachments that use the PTO. To engage the PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage. Note that the operator must be seated firmly in the tractor seat for the PTO to function.

Manual background Ignition Switch

The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three positions:

OFF

Stops the engine and shuts off the

 

electrical system.

RUN

Allows the engine to run and powers the

 

electrical system.

START

Cranks the engine for starting.

NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.

Manual background Brake Pedal

Depressing the brake pedal applies the tractor brake.

Manual background Ground Speed Pedals

The tractor’s forward ground speed is controlled by the forward ground speed control pedal. The tractor’s reverse ground speed is controlled by the reverse ground speed control pedal.

Depressing either pedal will increase ground speed. Note that the further down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel.

Manual background Parking Brake

The parking brake knob is used to lock the parking brake when the tractor is stopped. Fully depressing the brake pedal and pulling up on the knob engages the parking brake. Refer to page 10 for a full explanation of parking brake functions.

Manual background Mower Height of Cut Adjustment

38”, 44” & 50” MOWER DECKS

The cutting height adjustment knob controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between 1” and 3-5/8.”

40” MOWER DECKS

The cutting height adjustment lever controls the mower cutting height. Push down on the button to release the lever, move to the desired cutting height, and release the button to lock. The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between 1” and 3-5/8.”

Features & Controls

Manual background Cutting Height Fine Tuning Adjustment (40” Mower Decks Only)

The cutting height fine tuning adjustment is used to set the mower cutting height between two of the preset cutting positions.

Manual background Attachment Lift Control Lever

When using the mower deck, lift the deck off the ground while transporting to and from the job site. DO NOT cut with the mower in the raised, transport position.

The attachment lift control lever raises and lowers attachments that utilize the tractor’s manual lift linkage. To lower an attachment: pull the lever back slightly, depress the release button, and push the lever forward until it locks in the lowered position. To raise an attachment: push the lever forward slightly, depress the release button, then pull the lever back until it locks in the raised position.

Manual backgroundManual background Cruise Control (Select Models)

The cruise control is used to lock the ground speed control in forward. Move the lever forward until the desired ground speed is reached. To disengage the cruise control move the lever back. In the event you need to stop quickly, depressing the brake pedal will also return the cruise control to neutral.

Manual background Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into position.

Manual background Transmission Release Valve Lever

The transmission release valve lever deactivates the transmission so that the tractor can be pushed by hand. See PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND for operational information.

Manual background Fuel Tank

To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. On models with a dashboard display, the fuel gauge is part of the dashboard. Models without a dashboard display have a fuel gauge located under the seat.

12V Power Outlet (Select Models)

The power outlet is 12V-DC. Accessory must be rated at 14 amps or less.

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Simplicity 300 Series manual Features & Controls