Simplicity CFC Series Operator's Manual page 11

Operation
Use extreme caution when backing, especially if you are
unfamiliar with the controls. Turning the steering wheel has
the opposite effect as an automotive type steering system.
With a zero-radius turn, you can often turn around and drive
out of most situations instead of backing out.
A. Foot Pedal Control
Lever-Steer Models
The levers (A, figure 3) control the speed and direction of the
hydro pump and drive wheel on their respective sides. The
farther the levers are pushed forward or pulled in reverse, the
faster the rider will move. If the levers are moved ahead the
same amount, the machine will go in a straight direction.
Engaging one lever farther than the other will cause the rider
to turn. Moving one lever forward and the other lever
backwards will cause the rider to turn in a zero-radius turn.
With the engine shut off, the levers may bespread sideways
to allow entry and exit for the operator. Levers must be in the
neutral gate for the machine to start.
Figure 3.
A. Control Levers
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