Simplicity 1693467 Operator's Manual page 9

SAFETY DECALS
This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-
vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect
from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment
manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions
it contains will provide you with the necessary basic
knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec-
tively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to
remind you of this important information while you are
operating your unit.
DANGER
ROTATING BLADES
CUT OFF ARMS
AND LEGS
STOP MOWER WHEN
CHILDREN ARE NEAR.
NO RIDERS
— THEY FALL OFF.
DANGER
OPERATING ON
SLOPES CAN BE
DANGEROUS
SEE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL.
IF YOU CANNOT
BACK-UP A HILL
—DO NOT DRIVE ON IT.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, &
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY
THE BLADE.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS
ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND—BEFORE AND WHILE
BACKING.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• IF YOU CANNOT BACK UP A HILL
— DO NOT OPERATE ON IT.
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE
AND BACK DOWN SLOWLY.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED
BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• WHEN LEAVING MACHINE, SHUT OFF ENGINE,
REMOVE KEY, AND SET PARKING BRAKE.
DO NOT TOW UNIT!
Damage may result to
drive mechanism.
Decal - Operating Instructions
OPERATION
To Start Engine
• Seat must be occupied.
• Clutch/Brake pedal must
be depressed.
• PTO switch must be off.
When Operator Leaves Seat
• Engine will shut off if Parking Brake is
not engaged.
• Engine will shut off if PTO switch is on.
To Operate PTO clutch
• The operator must be in seat.
• To engage PTO, pull switch up.
• To disengage PTO, push switch down.
Parking Brake
To Set Parking Brake
• Pull knob up while Clutch/Brake
pedal is depressed.
• Release Clutch/Brake pedal
while holding knob.
To Release Parking Brake
• Depress Clutch/Brake pedal.
• Push knob down while
Clutch/Brake pedal is depressed.
To Adjust Top Speed of Wheels
COLUMN KNOBS INDEPENDENTLY
CONTROL TOP SPEED OF
EACH WHEEL
• Turn knob clockwise to lower
top speed of a wheel.
• Turn knob counter-clockwise to
raise top speed of a wheel.
Lower speed of faster wheel until
vehicle travels in straight line when
both levers are in the MAXIMUM
forward position.
Part No. 1715993
All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional
messages on your rider and mower should be carefully
read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when
these instructions are not followed. The information is for
your safety and it is important! The safety decals below
are on your rider and mower.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them
at once. See your local dealer for replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.
Ignition Switch
OFF
RUN
START
PTO Switch
Parking
Brake
Knob
Clutch/Brake
without deflector or entire
Pedal
grass catcher in place.
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Safety Decals
DANGER
ROTATING CUTTING BLADE
Do not put hands or feet
under mower deck while
blade is rotating.
Decal - Danger
Part No. 1704276
DANGER
ROTATING CUTTING BLADE
Do not operate mower
1704277
Decal - Danger
Part No. 1704277
1704276