Starting And Stopping - Simplicity Sovereign 1692143 Operator's Manual

Operation
STARTING AND STOPPING
£ WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.
1. Before using this mower for the first time, the owner
should operate in an open area, without mowing, to
become accustomed to the unit. The right side of the
mower can be used to trim close to objects in the lawn.
Read "Operation on Slopes", page 9.
2. Make sure PTO is disengaged and transmission control
lever is in neutral. Set the parking brake.
NOTE
It is very important for cold weather starting that the
clutch-brake pedal is depressed. This will declutch the
transmission drive belt and allow the engine to turn
over easier.
3. For cold starts, pull choke knob out
4. Turn the key to start and release when engine starts.
Release choke as engine warms.
5. Make sure desired direction is clear of objects, people
and animals.
6. ^Release the parking brake.
7. Move the transmission control lever out of Neutral to
travel. Push forward to go forward, or pull back to go in
reverse.
8. Place engine speed control lever to full throttle,
especially if mowing thick grass. Ground speed can be
controlled by placement of transmission lever (D, figure
1
).
9. Lower mower from transport position. Use the PTO lever
to engage mower or attachment drive.
10. Select the appropriate ground speed for conditions. If
the terrain is rough, hilly or sloping, drive slowly. You
should also drive slowly to cut thick grass.
11. Use the transmission control lever to slow down for
turns or to trim around objects, then increase speed. To
stop, move the control lever into NEUTRAL position.
You can also stop by depressing the the ciutch/brake
pedal.
12. Before leaving operator's position, set the parking brake
and disengage the mower PTO. Set the engine speed
control to SLOW and allow the engine to idle for 20
seconds. Turn the key to OFF and remove it. Wait for
moving parts to stop.
13. Clean all dirt and grass from the mower and tractor. Be
sure to clean the engine and transmission compartment.
Allow engine to cool before touching engine parts.
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