Features & Controls; Control Functions - Simplicity 1693452 Operator's Manual

Features
& Controls
Please take a moment and familiarize
yourself with the name, location, and
function of these controls so that you will
better understand the safety and operating
instructions provided in this manual.
Figure 1. Tractor & Mower Controls

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing
require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence
of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.
Throttle / Choke Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle up
to increase engine speed and down to decrease engine
speed. Always operate at FULL throttle. Note: Moving
the throttle control fully forward closes the choke. A
warm engine may not require choking.
Mower Cutting Height Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever controls the mower
cutting height. Set the mower deck in the highest cutting
position when transporting to and from the mowing site.
Parking Brake Control Knob
Engages parking brake. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully
and pull up knob to engage parking brake. To disengage
brake, depress pedal and push knob down.
Trans. Release
Lever on Rear
Of Tractor
Fuel Tank
See "Checking/Adding Fuel" in the Maintenance Section.
PTO Lever
The PTO (Power Take-Off) lever engages and disengages
attachments that use the PTO. To engage the PTO, move
the lever forward. To disengage the PTO, move the lever
all the way back. You will feel the lever lock into both the
engaged and disengaged positions.
Note that the operator must be seated firmly in the
tractor seat for the PTO to function. Also note that the
tractor will not start unless the lever is in the disengaged
position.
Clutch / Brake Pedal
Depressing the clutch / brake pedal disengages the drive
clutch and applies the tractor brake.
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