Simplicity 654, 653 manual Starting the Engine

using + rotary mower with your tractor, the front to rear height adjustment must be checked.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.Insure that the power take-off is disengagtid by moving the lever to the rear and down. If your tractor has attach- ments mounted, be sure the power drives to them are dis- engaged. (See figure 14).

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FIGURE 12

FIGURE 14

2.Place the transmission shift lever or hydrostatic control in neutral. THE ENGINE WILL NOT START UNLESS THE TRANSMISSION LEVERS ARE IN NEUTRAL.

(See figure 15).

3.Depress the clutch ,brake pedal all the way and hold it down. (See figure 16).

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FIGURE 13 FIGURE 15