Clutch/Brake Pedal Operation; Starting The Engine; Selecting Ground Speed & Engine Speed - Simplicity Broadmoor 1600 Series Operator's Manual

Operation

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION

1. See figure 12. Depressing the pedal to position A dis-
engages the transmission drive. On hydro models,
depressing the pedal also returns the transmission
control lever to neutral. Fully depressing the pedal to
position B applies the tractor brake.
2. Parking brake is applied at pedal position B when
parking brake control knob (C, figure 12) is pulled up
with pedal fully depressed.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Refer to figure 13.
1. Seat yourself on the tractor seat in the operating posi-
tion. Set the parking brake using the clutch/brake
pedal (N) and parking brake knob (K).
2. Push down on the switch (I) to disengage the PTO
and place the ground speed control lever (J) in neu-
tral.
3. For cold starts, pull choke knob (A, twin cylinder mod-
els) out or set the engine speed control (B, single
cylinder models) to the choke position. For warm
starts, set engine speed control lever at 1/2 throttle
position (single cylinder) or leave choke knob (twin
cylinder) pushed in.
NOTE: On Kohler single cylinder engines, engine speed
control lever should not be held in the choke position for
more than 5-10 seconds or the engine could be flooded.
Once the engine has started, quickly move the control
lever out of the choke position.
4. Turn the key (L) to start and release when engine has
started.
5. Move the engine speed control lever (B) to the slow
position. Warm up the engine by running it for at least
a minute before engaging the PTO or driving the trac-
tor.
SELECTING GROUND
& ENGINE SPEED
WARNING
Make sure desired direction of travel is clear of
objects, people and animals.
On hydro models, ground speed is infinitely variable
according to how far the control lever (J, figure 13) is
moved in the forward or reverse position.
Figure 12. Clutch/Brake Pedal and Parking Brake
A. Clutch disengages
B. Brake is applied
On gear models, ground speed is selected by moving
the control lever (J, figure 13) to the appropriate gear
selection. Most mowing is done in 3rd or 4th gear with
engine speed between 3/4 and full speed. If the terrain is
rough, hilly or sloping, use first or second gear. If the
grass is wet or over 3" (76mm) high, use full engine
speed (with low gear) so the mower will have enough
power to cut the grass. Shift gears only with tractor
stopped and clutch/brake pedal fully depressed.
1. If you are ready to mow, lower the mower from the
transport position using lever (A, figure 11) and set
the mowing height using the mowing height adjuster
(B, figure 11).
2. Set the engine speed control lever (B, figure 13) for
full speed.
3. Use the PTO switch (I) to engage the PTO.
4. Release the parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal (N, figure 13) and pushing knob
(K) down.
5. On hydro models, move the ground speed control
lever (J, figure 13) to the desired direction and speed
of travel to set the tractor in motion.
On gear models, depress clutch/brake pedal, use the
ground speed control lever to select the proper gear
for conditions, then slowly release clutch/brake pedal
to set the tractor in motion.
6. Adjust engine speed control lever (B, figure 13) to the
desired speed. Between 3/4 and full speed is recom-
mended for mowing.
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C
A
B
C. Parking Brake Knob