Pushing The Tractor By Hand; Before Operating; Starting The Engine - Simplicity LTH Series Operator's Manual

Operation
CAUTION
Do not tow tractor. Transmission damage may result.
PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND
To push the tactor by hand, the hydro release lever (A, figure
10) must be in the "PUSH" position. Rotate the lever upwards
and engage lever capscrew in wrapper hole. To drive tractor,
rotate lever downward, making sure that bottom of lever is
several inches away from plunger (B).
BEFORE OPERATING
1. Refer to Normal Care Chart and perform any needed
care.
2. Clear the work area of any objects which may be caught
in or thrown by the attachment.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Place transmission control lever in NEUTRAL. The lever
will snap into NEUTRAL notch when moved to center
position.
3. Lift the PTC lever fully back to disengage the
attachment.
4. Set engine speed control lever in CHOKE position. (A
warm engine may not require choking.)
5. Insert the key into ignition switch and turn to START.
Release when engine starts.
6. Move the throttle out of CHOKE position.
Figure 10.
A. Hydro Release Lever
12
B. Plunger