Simplicity CFC Series Operator's Manual page 13

Operation
3. For cold starts, pull choke knob out.
For warm starts, set engine speed control between 1/2
and 3/4 throttle.
4, On wheel-steer models, depress clutch pedal. Refer to
figure 4.
A. Clutch Pedal
5. Turn the key to start and release when engine starts.
Depress choke as engine warms. On wheel-steer
models, release clutch foot pedal.
6. Make sure desired direction is clear of objects, people
and animals.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Engage the foot pedal (wheel-steer models) or control
levers (lever-steer models) to move forward or
backwards. Ground speed is controlled by how far down
the pedal is pushed (wheel-steer models) or how far
forward/reverse the control levers are placed (lever-
steer models).
9. Race engine speed control lever to full throttle,
especially if mowing thick grass.
10. Engage the PTO to begin mowing.
11. Select the appropriate ground speed for conditions. If
the terrain is rough, hilly or sloping, drive slowly. You
should also drive slower to cut thick grass (with full
throttle).
12. Use the foot pedal or control levers to slow down for
turns or to trim around objects, then Increase speed. The
slower the ground speed, the tighter a turn can be made.
Releasing the foot pedal or returning the control levers
to neutral will stop the rider.
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