Simplicity Regent 1840RD Operator's Manual page 16

OPERATION
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
NOTICE: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton
without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure you add
oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you start
the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair
and will not be covered under warranty.
1. Check the oil level. See the Checking/Adding Oil sec-
tion.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls are disengaged.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (A, Figure 6), if equipped, to
the ON position.
4. Move the throttle control (B) to the FAST position. Op-
erate the engine in the FAST position.
5. Move the combination choke/throttle lever (C) to the
CHOKE position.
NOTE: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a
warm engine.
6. Turn the electric start switch (D) to the ON/START posi-
tion.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after repeated at-
tempts, contact an authorizedd dealer.
NOTICE: To extend the life of the starter, use short starting
cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute between
starting cycles.
7. As the engine warms up, move the choke control (C) to
the RUN position.
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Driving the Tractor
1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can com-
fortably reach all the controls and see the dashboard
display.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
4. Start the engine (see Starting the Engine ).
5. Disengage the parking brake and release the brake
pedal.
6. Depress the forward ground speed control pedal to
travel forward. Release the pedal to stop. Note that the
further down the pedal is depressed the faster the trac-
tor will travel.
7. Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed control
pedals, setting the parking brake, and stopping the en-
gine (see Stopping the Tractor and Engine ).
Mowing
1. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level using
the mower lift lever.
2. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is
disengaged.
3. Start the engine (see Starting the Engine ).
4. Set the throttle to FULL.
5. Engage the PTO to activate the mower blades.
6. Begin mowing.
NOTE: When the "catcher full" alarm sounds, turn off the
PTO immediately to prevent the discharge tube from plug-
ging. Travel to the desired location and empty the catcher
(see Emptying the Catcher).
7. When finished, shut off the PTO and raise the deck
using the mower lift lever.
8. Stop the engine (see Stopping the Tractor and En-
gine ).
WARNING
The engine will shut off if the reverse ground speed
pedal is depressed while the PTO is on and the
RMO has not been activated. The operator should
always turn the PTO off prior to driving across on
roads, paths or any area that maybe used by other
vehicles. Sudden loss of drive could create a
hazard.
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