Operation; Checks Before Starting; Starting The Engine; Selecting Gears & Engine Speed - Simplicity 5211 Operator's Manual

Operation
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
Perforin any needed care listed in Table 1,
Schedule of Normal Care (page 10). Always
make checks listed under "Before Each
Use".
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Seat yourself on tractor seat, in oper¬
ating position. Set the parking brake.
2. Pull choke knob out to choke engine on
12.5 & 16 HP engines. On 11 & 12 HP,
place throttle lever in CHOKE position.
3. Lift PTO lever as far as it will go to the
rear to disengage the attachment.
4. Set gear shift lever in NEUTRAL.
5. Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to START. When engine
starts, release the key.
6. Move the engine speed control to
SLOW. Warm up the engine by run¬
ning it for at least a minute before
engaging the PTO lever or driving the
tractor.
SELECTING GEARS & ENGINE SPEED
Shift gears only with tractor stopped and
clutch-brake pedal fully depressed. Use the
gear shift lever to control tractor speed. Use
the engine speed control lever to control
engine speed. Most mowing is done in third
or fourth gear with engine speed between
3/4 and full speed. If the terrain is rough,
hilly, or sloping use first or second gear. If
the grass is wet or over three inches (76 mm)
high, use full engine speed (with low gear) so
the mower will have enough power.
^^WARNING
Slope Operation
Never operate on slopes greater than
30 percent (16.7°) which is a rise of
three feet vertically in 10 feet horizon¬
tally. When operating on slopes that
are greater than IS percent (8.5°) but
less than 30 percent use rear wheel
weights (see your dealer). Select slow
ground speed before driving onto
slope. Mow UP and DOWN the slope,
never across the face, use caution
when changing directions and DO
NOT STOP OR START.
STARTING & STOPPING
1. Clear the work area of any objects
which may be caught in or thrown by
the mower.
2. Position the front wheels straight a-
head. If possible, the first motion should
be straight forward or backward.
3. Start the engine.
4. Set engine control for 1 / 3 to 1/2 speed.
Select the gear best suited for condi¬
tions.
5. Release the parking brake by unlatch¬
ing clutch-brake pedal from the foot
rest. Keep pedal depressed.
6. Make sure the path in desired direction
of movement is clear.
7. If you are ready to mow, engage the
mower PTO with moderately fast mo¬
tion. Engaging PTO too slowly may
cause belt wear.
8. Slowly
release the clutch-brake pedal to
engage clutch and start tractor into
motion.
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