Simplicity System 4000 Operator's Manual page 14

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Operation
9. On models 4108 and 4208, press the clutch-
brake pedal down to disengage the clutch.
Keep the clutch depressed until the engine
starts.
10. Insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn it clockwise to START. The engine
should start. If it does not turn over, repeat
steps 4 and 5.
11. When the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position for normal
running.
12. Move the engine speed control to SLOW.
Warm up the engine by running it for at least
a minute before engaging the mower clutch
lever or driving the tractor.
Starting Tractor into Motion
This procedure describes how to safely start the
tractor into motion after starting the engine and
selecting a gear.
1. Rotate steering wheel to turn front wheels
in the direction you want to go.
2. Set engine control for 1/3 to 1/2 speed.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Make sure that the path in desired direction of
movement is clear.
5. Slowly release clutch-brake pedal to engage
clutch and set tractor into motion.
6. Adjust engine speed control for desired speed.
Operating with Attachments
This paragraph describes a general procedure for
tractor operation with attachments.
1. Start engine after insuring that attachment is
properly installed and ready for use. Refer to
attachment manual for details.
2. Raise the attachment to its highest position.
3. Select and shift into gear best suited to travel
to work site.
4. Start tractor into motion and proceed to
work site.
5. At work site, bring tractor to complete stop.
6. Shift into neutral gear position.
7. Lower the attachment.
8. Clear work site of any objects that might be
thrown by or get caught in attachment, such
as sticks, stones, bones, wire, etc.
9. Be sure that the attachment discharge is not
directed toward people or pets.
10. Start attachment slowly.
11. Adjust engine speed control (usually about
3/4 speed) and shift to gear best suited to
attachment operation. (Refer to attachment
manual or to guide at end of manual, figure
40.)
12. Start tractor into motion.
NOTE
Complete remaining steps to return machine
to storage site.
13. Disengage attachment, stop tractor motion,
and shift to neutral.
14. Raise attachment to its highest position.
15. Shift into desired gear and resume tractor
motion to return to storage site.
Before Leaving Tractor
To prevent accidents, perform steps below before
leaving tractor seat.
1. Disengage attachment, stop tractor motion,
and shift to neutral.
2. Bring tractor to a complete stop.
3. Set engine control to SLOW.
NOTE
Stopping a hot engine too suddenly can cause
engine damage. Move engine control to SLOW
and idle engine for about one minute before
stopping engine.
4. Set parking brake.
5. Release clutch-brake pedal.
6. Turn ignition key to OFF and remove key.
7. Shift into gear and lower attachments.
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