Simplicity Regent EX Series Operator's Manual page 17

Starting the Engine
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doors or windows are open.
1. Sit in the seat and lift UP the seat adjustment lever, po-
sition the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock
the seat in position.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake
with pedal fully depressed, pull UP on parking brake
knob, then release pedal.
3. Disengage PTO switch by pushing IN.
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5. Insert the ignition key and turn clockwise to the START
position and release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
6. After the engine starts, move the throttle/choke control
to half speed. Warm up the engine by running it for at
least 30 seconds.
7. Set throttle/choke control to the FAST 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/choke control to the FAST position.
5. Engage the PTO to activate the mower blades.
6. Begin mowing.
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using the mower lift lever.
8. Stop the engine (see Stopping the Tractor and
Engine).
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