Simplicity Prestige Series Operator's Manual page 13

PTO Switch
The PTO (Power Take-Off ) switch engages and disen-
gages 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 fi rmly in the tractor seat for the
PTO to function.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three
positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electri-
cal 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.
Brake Pedal
Depressing the brake pedal applies the tractor brake.
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.
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
Mower Height of Cut Adjustment
The cutting height adjustment switch controls the mower
cutting height. The cutting height is infi nitely adjustable be-
tween 1.0" and 4.0" (2.5 and 10.2 cm).
Cruise Control
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, de-
pressing the brake pedal will also return the cruise control
to neutral.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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.
Transmission Release Lever
The transmission release lever deactivates the transmission
so that the tractor can be pushed by hand. See Pushing
the Tractor by Hand.
Transmission Oil Expansion Chamber
Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil ex-
pansion chamber. It also serves as extra holding capacity
for oil as the transmission heats up and the oil expands.
See the Engine Manual for oil level check and fi ll proce-
dures.
Fuel Tank
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. On models with
a dashboard display, the fuel gauge is part of the dash-
board. Models without a dashboard display have a fuel
gauge located under the seat.
12V 12-Volt Power Outlet
The power outlet is 12V-DC. Accessory must be rated at 14
amps or less.
Diff erential Lock Pedal
Depressing this pedal locks the transmission diff erential,
locking both rear wheels into "drive".
Use this feature if the tractor is stuck because one wheel
is slipping. Engage the diff erential lock at slow ground
speeds only.
Steering Tilt Adjust
Use the tilt knob located on the bellows to release the pivot
mechanism and pivot the wheel to the desired position. Re-
lease the tilt knob to lock in position.
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