Starting The Engine; Stopping The Rider; Pushing The Rider By Hand - Simplicity 1693467 Operator's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. While sitting in the operator seat, fully depress the
clutch/brake pedal or set the parking brake.
2. NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
14HP & 16HP Models — Set engine throttle control
(H, Figure 4) all the way up to CHOKE.
18HP Models — Set engine throttle control (H,
Figure 5) to FULL throttle position. Then fully close
the choke (J, Figure 5) by pulling the knob OUT fully.
3. Disengage the PTO by pushing the PTO switch all
the way down (G, Figure 3)
4. Insert the key into the ignition switch (D, Figure 4)
and turn it to START.
14HP & 16HP Models
5. 14HP & 16HP Models — After the engine starts,
move the engine throttle control (H, Fig. 4) to SLOW.
18HP Models — After the engine starts, gradually
open the choke (push knob down fully).
Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before
engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.
6. After warming up the engine, ALWAYS operate
the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by
simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this
method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut
down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER.

STOPPING THE RIDER

1. Returning the ground speed control levers (A, Figure 3)
to the middle positions will stop rider movement. For
emergency stopping depress the clutch/brake
pedal (see F, Figures 4-5).
2. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO
switch (See G, Figures 4-5).
3. Set engine throttle control (H, Figures 4-5) to mid-
throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF.
Remove the key.
NOTE: Stopping the engine at any speed other than MID-
to-FULL positions can cause engine damage. Do NOT stop
the engine with the throttle control in the IDLE position.

PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND

DO NOT TOW RIDER
Towing the unit will cause transmission damage.
Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn
the ignition OFF, and remove the key.
2. Disengage the transmissions by moving both release
levers from engaged position(A, Figure 6) to released
position (B). The release levers are located in the
back of the unit between the rear weights (see Figure
4). BOTH release levers must be pulled fully rear-
ward and down to push the rider by hand.
NOTE: To drive the rider BOTH release levers must be moved
completely forward to engage the transmissions.
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider
A
F
R
B
C
D
14HP & 16HP Models
Figure 4. 14HP & 16HP Rider & Mower Controls
A. Ground Speed Control Levers
B. Top Speed Adjustment Knobs
C. Seat Adjustment Lever
D. Ignition Switch
E. Parking Brake Knob
A
F
R
B
C
D
18HP Models
Figure 5. 18HP Rider & Mower Controls
A. Ground Speed Control Levers
B. Top Speed Adjustment Knob
C. Seat Adjustment Lever
D. Ignition Switch
E. Parking Brake Knob
A
B
Figure 6. Hydro Transmission Release Levers
A. Left Lever (shown in DRIVE position)
B. Right Lever (shown in PUSH position)
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E
F
R
F
G
H
I
F. Clutch/Brake Pedal
G. PTO (Electric Clutch) Switch
H. Throttle/Choke Control
I. Mower Height Adjuster
E
F
R
F
G
J
H
I
F. Clutch/Brake Pedal
G. PTO (Electric Clutch) Switch
H. Throttle Control
I. Mower Height Adjuster
J. Choke Control