Simplicity ZT 1644 Operator's Manual page 10

SAFETY & OPERATION 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.
OPERATION
LEFT TURN FORWARD TRAVEL
To Start Engine:
REVERSE TRAVEL
1. Sit in seat.
To Drive:
2. Set parking brake to PARK.
1. Start the engine (see "To Start Engine").
3. Push PTO switch DOWN to off position.
2. Set parking brake to DRIVE.
4. Move ground speed levers to PARK
3. Move the ground speed levers out of
positions.
PARK positions.
5. Move throttle/choke control fully
4. Move levers as shown to travel.
forward past detent to CHOKE position.
6. Turn key to START to crank the engine.
To Engage the Mower Deck:
7. After engine starts, release the key and
1. Sit in seat.
move the throttle/choke to FAST. PARK POSITION
2. Start the engine (see "To Start Engine").
3. Pull the PTO switch UP to engage
To Stop Engine:
the mower.
1. Move ground speed levers to PARK
To Disengage the Mower Deck:
positions.
2. Set parking brake to PARK. 1. Push the PTO switch DOWN to disengage
3. Move throttle/choke control to FAST. the mower deck.
4. Turn key switch to OFF.
Decal - Operation, Upper
Part No. 1726429
Left Ground
Speed Lever
Seat Adjust
Knob
RUN
OFF
Fuel Tank
Cap
PTO (Mower)
Switch
DANGER
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 EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. DANGER
• 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,
>10˚
REMOVE KEY, AND SET PARKING BRAKE.
DO NOT TOW RIDER! >10˚
Damage may result to transmission.
Decal - Danger/Warning, Lower
Part No. 1726430
RIGHT TURN
Decal - Ignition
Switch
1726429
Part No. 1726526
Decal - Cutting
Height Adjustment
Right Ground
Speed Lever
Part No. 1721197
Parking
Brake
Choke
(Closed)
Throttle
(Fast)
Throttle
(Slow)
Cutting
Height
Adjust
START
DRIVE
Ignition (Key)
Switch
ROTATING BLADES CUT
OFF ARMS AND LEGS
STOP MOWER WHEN
CHILDREN ARE NEAR.
NO RIDERS — THEY FALL OFF.
PARK
1726529
OPERATING ON SLOPES
CAN BE DANGEROUS.
SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
IF YOU CANNOT BACK-UP
A HILL, DO NOT DRIVE ON IT.
DO NOT OPERATE ON SLOPES
GREATER THAN 10˚.
1726430
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. Locate and contact a dealer through
www.simplicitymfg.com.
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.
DO NOT OPEN RESERVOIRS!
Sealed Hydraulic System
Do Not Service
Decal - Sealed
Hydraulic System
Part No. 1726525
1725671
Decal - Parking
Brake
Part No. 1726529
ROTATING CUTTING BLADE
Do not operate mower
without deflector or entire
grass catcher in place.
Decal - Danger,
Rotating Blades
Part No. 1704277
6
Right Wheel
(DRIVE Position Shown)
1726525
Left Wheel
(PUSH Position Shown)
Controls Located
Beneath Hitch
Decal - Transmission
Release Valve
Part No. 1726834
Decal - Ground Speed
Control - LH / RH
Part No. 1725671 / 1725670
1725670
DANGER
DANGER
ROTATING CUTTING BLADE
Do not put hands or feet
under mower deck while
blade is rotating.
1704277
Decal - Danger,
Rotating Blades
Part No. 1704276
Right Wheel
Left Wheel
1726834
1704276