Operation, Stopping the tractor, Pushing the tractor-by hand – Simplicity 1692969 User Manual

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Operation

4. On hydro model, release the parking brake by

depressing the brake pedal (A, figure

then press

down on either pedal (I or J, figure 2) for the desired
direction and speed of travel.

On gear model, fully depress clutch/brake pedal (A,

figure 8) to release the parking brake and disengage
the clutch. Use the gear selector figure 3) to select
the gear best suited for conditions, then slowly

release clutch/brake pedal to engage clutch and start

tractor in motion.

STOPPING THE TRACTOR

1. On hydro model, gradually take your foot off the ped-

als (I J, figure 2) to make a smooth stop. To make a

more rapid stop, depress the brake pedal (H, figure 2).

On gear model, press the clutch/brake pedal (A, fig-

ure 8) down only far enough to disengage the clutch

to make a gradual stop. For a more rapid stop, press

pedal down fully to apply the brake.

2. Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the knob

(B, figure 8) with the brake pedal fully depressed.

3. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the switch

(F, figures 2 3).

4. Set engine throttle control to SLOW. Stopping a hot

engine too fast may cause engine damage. Let
engine idle for about a minute.

key to OFF and remove it.

PUSHING THE TRACTOR-BY HAND

Hydro Model

1. With engine off and key removed, disengage the

PTO by pushing the switch

figures 2 3) all the

way down.

2. See figure 9. The release lever is located under the

rear tractor frame, above the transmission. Release

lever must be in the rearward position to push the
tractor by hand.

To drive the tractor, release lever must be moved
completely forward to engage the DRIVE position.

Gear Model

1. With engine off and key removed, disengage the

PTO by pushing the switch (F, figures 2 3) all the

way down.

2. Place the gear selector in the NEUTRAL position.

3. Unlock parking brake.

I

I I

,

Before leaving the operator’s position for any
reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.

A

WARNING

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor
and mower free of grass, leaves and excess

grease. Do not stop or park tractor over dry
leaves, grass or combustible materials.

Figure 9. Release Lever Hydro Models

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