Simplicity 7100 Series Operator's Manual page 12

Operation
drive clutch wear. For normal driving,
lock the lever all the way in drive
position.
5. Adjust engine speed control to desired
engine speed. See Table 2.
6. To shift gears, tractor motion must be
completely stopped.
7. To stop, move the vehicle motion con¬
trol lever smoothly from drive position
to neutral position and then partway
into opposite direction range until trac¬
tor stops. When tractor stops, move
lever into neutral. The tractor can also
be stopped gradually by pressing the
pedal down halfway. For a faster stop,
depress the clutch-brake pedal fully.
8. Before leaving tractor, disengage PTO
and place vehicle motion control lever
in neutral. Set engine speed control to
SLOW. Set parking brake and lower
attachment. Turn key to OFF and
remove it.
STARTING & STOPPING - SIX SPEED
1. With engine running, set engine speed
control between 1/4 and 1/2.
2. With the clutch-brake pedal fully de¬
pressed, use gear shift lever to select
desired gear. See Table 3. Move the
speed range lever forward for high
range or back for low range.
Attachment
Engine Speed
Control
Speed
Range
Trans.
Gear
Rotary Mower
(Smooth terrain-
normal grass)
LO 3
HI
2
Rotary Mower
(Rough terrain-heavy
or wet grass)
LO 2
HI 1
Table 3. Six Speed Operation Chart
3. Make sure path in desired direction of
travel is clear. Release parking brake.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to
start tractor into motion.
5. Adjust engine speed control to desired
engine speed.
6. To shift gears, the tractor must be
completely stopped and clutch-brake
pedal completely depressed.
7. To stop, depress clutch-brake pedal
until tractor stops. Pressing pedal down
about halfway will give a gradual stop.
Pressing pedal down farther will give a
move rapid stop.
8. Before leaving tractor, disengage PTO
and stop tractor motion. Set engine
control to SLOW. Lower the attach¬
ment and set parking brake. Turn key
to OFF and remove it.
WARNING
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
and mower free of grass, leaves and
excess grease.
XL,
WARNING
Refer to your attachment Operator's
Manual for special requirements. When
mowing with a vacuum collector at¬
tachment, always use the front wheel
weights.
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