Stopping The Tractor; Pushing The Tractor By Hand - Simplicity 1693074 Operator's Manual

4. On hydro model, release the parking brake by
depressing the brake pedal (H, Figure 1), then press
down on either pedal (I or J, Figure 1) for the desired
direction and speed of travel.
On gear model, fully depress clutch/brake pedal (H,
Figure 2) to release the parking brake and disengage
the clutch. Use the gear selector (I, Figure 2) to
select the gear best suited for conditions, then slowly
release clutch/brake pedal to engage clutch and start
tractor in motion.

STOPPING THE TRACTOR

1. On hydro model, gradually take your foot off the ped-
als (I & J, Figure 1) to make a smooth stop. To make
a more rapid stop, depress the brake pedal (H, Figure
1).
On gear model, press the clutch/brake pedal (H,
Figure 2) down only far enough to disengage the
clutch to make a gradual stop. For a more rapid stop,
press pedal down fully to apply the brake.
2. Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the knob
(C, Figure 1 & 2) with the brake pedal fully
depressed.
3. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the switch
(F, Figures 1 & 2).
4. Set engine throttle control to mid-throttle position and
turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
NOTE: Stopping the engine at any speed other than mid-
throttle can cause engine damage. Do not stop the
engine with the throttle control in the IDLE position.
WARNING
Before leaving the operator's position for any
reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.
WARNING
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor
and mower free of grass, leaves and excess
grease. Do not stop or park tractor over dry
leaves, grass or combustible materials.

PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND

DO NOT TOW TRACTOR
Towing the tractor will cause transmission
damage. Do not use another vehicle to push
or pull tractor.
Hydro Models
1. With engine off and key removed, disengage the
PTO by pushing the switch (F, Figures 1 & 2) all the
way down.
2. See Figure 4. The release lever is located on the rear
of the tractor. To release the transmission pull the
lever up, back and then down to lock. DO NOT
ACTIVATE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Note: To drive the tractor the release lever must be
moved completely forward and pushed down into locked
position to engage the transmission.
Release Lever
Figure 4. Release Lever - Hydro Models
Gear Models
1. With engine off and key removed, disengage the
PTO by pushing the switch (F, Figures 1 & 2) all the
way down.
2. Place the gear selector in the NEUTRAL position.
3. Unlock parking brake.
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Operation