Simplicity CFC Series Operator's Manual page 10

Operation
DANGER
Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat
the purpose of the safety system. Disconnecting or
overriding the seat switch, neutral gate switch, or PTO
switch can lead to serious personal injury.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Riders are equipped with a seat switch safety system that will
automatically shut the engine off when the operator leaves
the seat. This important safety feature will prevent riders
from moving as operator mounts or dismounts from seat.
Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the
purpose of the safety system. Test the seat switch every fail
and spring by lifting off seat with engine running. Engine
should shut off within several seconds.
To start the engine on wheel-steer units, clutch pedal must
be depressed, operator must be seated, and PTO must be
disengaged.
To start the engine on lever-steer units, both control levers
must be in neutral gates, operator must be seated, and PTO
must be disengaged.
STEERING SYSTEM
It is highly recommended that ail operators be familiar with
how the footpedal and steering wheel (wheel-steer models)
or the dual steering levers (lever-steer models) control the
hydro pumps and drive wheels. Learn to operate the rider in a
large open area free of obstacles and people. The steering
system is very responsive and capable of turning the rider in
very tight circles,
Wheel-Steer Models
The steering system is controlled by the output of the dual
hydro pumps. Both the steering wheel linkage and the foot
pedal control (A, figure 2) the direction the hydro pumps will
turn the drive wheels. Turning the steering wheel toward the
left will turn the right drive wheel in the forward direction and
will turn the left drive wheel in the reverse direction. Turning
the steering wheel toward the right will do the opposite.
Thus, a zero-radius turn is possible without engaging the
foot pedal.
With the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, the
foot pedal will engage both hydro pumps equally in the
forward or reverse direction. With the foot pedal depressed,
turning the steering wheel will act to slow down or reverse
the drive wheel on the side toward which you are turning.
This independent action of the drive wheels will allow for a
very small turning radius turn at slow speeds. The slower the
forward or reverse motion, the tighter the possible turn.
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