Operating The Mower; Pushing The Rider By Hand - Simplicity 400 / 2400 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Make certain
direction of travel is
clear of objects,
people and animals.
Always look DOWN
AND BEHIND before
backing!

OPERATING THE MOWER

1. When traveling to or from the work site, fully raise the
mower using the mower lift lever (A, Figure 4). At the
work site, lower mower using the lift lever.
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2. Use the Dial-A-Cut
the height of the mower. Pull back slightly on mower
lift lever (A, Figure 4) to relieve pressure and turn
clockwise to raise mower cutting height, or counter-
clockwise to lower cutting height.
3. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO
switch is disengaged.
4. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
5. Fully lower the mower using the attachment lift lever.
6. Set the throttle to FULL.
7. Engage the PTO (Mower Deck).
8. Begin mowing. See Section LC for tips on mowing
patterns, lawn care, and troubleshooting information.
9. When finished, shut off the PTO and raise the mower
using the attachment lift control lever.
10. Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER).
NOTE: Cutting height scale is located on the quadrant at
base of lift lever. Scale is numbered 1 thru 4, with 4 rep-
resenting the highest cutting height.

PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND

1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off.
2. Push the transmission release (A, Figure 6) in and
push down to lock into released position.
3. The tractor can now be pushed by hand.
DO NOT TOW TRACTOR
Towing the unit will cause transmission
damage. • Do not use another vehicle to
push or pull this unit. • Do not actuate the
transmission release valve lever while the
engine is running.
control (E, Figure 4) to adjust
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Figure 5. Mower Belt Pattern
A. PTO Pulley
B. Arbor Pulley (30")
Right Arbor Pulley (34")
C. Idler Pulley
B
A
Figure 6. Transmission Release Lever
A. Transmission Release Lever
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Operating the Rider
D. Front Idler Pulley (30")
Left Arbor Pulley (34")
E. Idler Pulley Arm
B. Fuel Tank Cap