Pushing The Tractor By Hand - Simplicity 1693452 Operator's Manual

PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND

HYDRO MODELS
1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off.
2. Move the transmission release lever up, pull back
approximately 1", and press down to lock into
released position (Figure 3).
3. The tractor can now be pushed by hand.
NOTE: To drive the tractor, the release lever must be
moved completely forward and pushed down into locked
position.
GEAR MODELS
1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off.
2. Place the ground speed lever in the NEUTRAL.
3. Disengage the parking brake.
4. The tractor can now be pushed by hand.
DO NOT TOW TRACTOR
Towing the unit will cause transmission
damage. • Do not use another vehicle to
push or pull this unit. • Do not actuate the
transmission release valve lever while the
engine is running.
Release Lever
Figure 3. Release Lever - Hydro Models
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