Starting And Stopping - Simplicity GTH Series Operator's Manual

Operation
^WARNING
Operation on Slopes
Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent
(16.7°) which is a rise of three feet in a travel distance
of ten feet. When operating on slopes that are greater
than 15 percent (8.5°) but less than 30 percent use rear
wheel weights and front counterweights (available
from your dealer). A 15 percent slope is a rise of one
and a half feet in a travel distance of ten feet.
Use the ground speed control lever to reduce ground
speed before driving onto any slope. Drive UP and
DOWN the slope, never across the face. Use caution
when changing directions and DO NOT STOP OR
START ON SLOPES WHEN OPERATING
UPHILL OR DOWNHILL._
A CAUTION
Do not operate the ground speed control lever unless
engine is running and parking brake is released.
STARTING AND STOPPING
1. Make sure the PTO is disengaged, transmission is in
neutral and parking brake is set. Operator must be in
seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. For transporting, use the lift lever to raise the mower.
For mowing, lower the lift lever. Select the desired
mowing height using the height control lever. When the
lift lever is raised and lowered, the mower will return to
the height set by the height control lever.
4. If possible, the First motion should be straight forward
or backward. Position the front wheels straight ahead.
5. Place the throttle lever at half throttle.
6. Release the brake pedal from the parking brake
position (latched to footrest).
7. Use the ground speed control lever to select forward or
reverse travel. For forward direction, move lever to
right slot and push down; for reverse direction, move
lever to the far right and pull up.
8. Use the ground speed control lever to control speed.
The further the control lever is in the forward or reverse
gate, the faster the ground speed.
9. When you are ready to mow, engage the PTO lever with
moderate speed. Engaging too slowly may cause belt
wear.
10. Move the engine throttle lever between 3/4 and full for
mowing. If necessary, readjust ground speed with the
control lever.
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