Starting The Engine; Starting And Stopping Operation - Simplicity RTH Series Operator's Manual

Operation
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 PTO 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.
^^WARNING
Before leaving the operator's position for any reason,
engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the
engine and remove the key.
STARTING & STOPPING OPERATION
1. Start the engine as described in previous procedure.
2. Place the engine speed control lever between 3/4 and
full speed. Full engine speed is recommended,
especially if mowing thick grass or blowing heavy snow.
3. Release the parking brake by depressing pedal and
unlatching from end of footrest.
4. If possible, the first motion should be straight forward or
back. Position the front wheels straight ahead.
5. To go forward, move transmission control lever to leftto
move out of neutral, then press downward. The farther
downward you press, the faster forward ground speed.
To go rearward, move transmission control lever to left
to move out of neutral, then pull up. The farther upward
you pull lever, the faster rearward ground speed.
6. Use the ground speed control lever to select appropriate
ground speed for conditions. If the terrain is rough, hilly
or sloping, drive slowly. You should also drive slowly to
cut thick grass or blow heavy snow. On level ground,
with light grass or snow, you can use full speed.
7. Use the transmission control lever to slow down for
turns or to trim around objects, then increase speed.
8. To stop, move the transmission control lever into
NEUTRAL position. For a more rapid stop, depress the
clutch-brake pedal. If you stop by depressing the pedal,
move control lever to NEUTRAL before releasing pedai.
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