Simplicity 14HP - Manual (Page 13)

Features Controls
G. Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has
three positions:
O F F Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN posi-
tion with the engine
drains the battery.
H. Brake Pedal
Depressing the brake pedal applies the tractor brake.
Forward Ground Speed Pedal
The tractor’s forward ground speed is controlled by the
forward ground speed control pedal.
Depress the pedal to increase FORWARD ground
speed. Note that the further down the pedal is
depressed, the faster the tractor will travel.
J. Mower Cut of Height Adjustment Knob
The cutting height adjustment knob controls the mower
cutting height. The cutting height is infinitely adjustable
between and
K. Reverse Ground Speed Pedal
The tractor’s reverse ground speed is controlled by the
reverse ground speed control pedal (I, Figure 1).
Depress the REAR pedal to increase REVERSE ground
Note that the further down the pedal is
depressed, the faster the tractor will travel.
L. Mower Lift Lever
The mower lift lever raises the mower deck off the
ground for transporting. DO NOT cut with the lift lever in
the raised position.
M. Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the
lever, position the seat as desired, and release the lever
to lock the seat into position.
N. Gas Cap Gas Gauge
The combination gas cap/gas gauge shows the amount
of fuel in the tank. To remove the cap, turn counterclock-
wise.
0. Transmission Oil Reservoir
The transmission oil reservoir holds “extra” oil for the
transmission. The oil level can be checked by looking at
the reservoir just beneath the fill cap.
P. Hour Meter
The hour meter shows the number of hours the key has
been in the RUN position.
Models equipped with digital hour meters:
Digital hour meters flash maintenance icons at
set intervals for lubrication and oil changes.
Q. Adjustable Steering Wheel
The tractor is equipped with a two position steering col-
umn See Adjustments section for adjustment proce-
dure.