Driving The Tractor - Simplicity Conquest Serie Manual Del Operador

WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton
NOTICE:
without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure you
add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you
start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond re-
pair and will not be covered under warranty.
1. Check the oil level. See the Checking/Adding Oil sec-
tion.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls are disengaged.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, to the ON
position.
4. Move the throttle control to the FAST position. Op--
erate the engine in the FAST position.
5. Move the choke control to the CHOKE position.
NOTE: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a
warm engine.
6. Turn the electric start switch to the ON/START
position.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after repeated at-
tempts, contact an authorized dealer.
NOTICE: To extend the life of the starter, use short start-
ing cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute be-
tween starting cycles.
7. As the engine warms up, move the choke control to
the OFF position.

Driving the Tractor

1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can com-
fortably reach all the controls and see the dashboard
display.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
4. Start the engine (see Starting the Engine).
5. Disengage the parking brake and release the brake
pedal.
6. Depress the forward ground speed control pedal to
travel forward. Release the pedal to stop. Note that the
further down the pedal is depressed the faster the trac-
tor will travel.
7. Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed control
pedals, setting the parking brake, and stopping the en-
gine (see Stopping the Tractor and Engine).
Mowing
1. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level and
set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position (if
equipped).
2. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch
is disengaged.
3. Start the engine (see Starting the Engine ).
4. Set the throttle to FULL.
5. Engage the PTO (Mower Deck).
6. Begin mowing.
7. When finished, shut off the PTO and raise the mower
using the attachment lift control lever.
8. Stop the engine (see Stopping the Tractor and En-
gine ).
WARNING
The engine will shut off if the reverse ground speed
pedal is depressed while the PTO is on and the
RMO has not been activated. The operator should
always turn the PTO off prior to driving across on
roads, paths or any area that maybe used by other
vehicles. Sudden loss of drive could create a
hazard.
WARNING
Mowing in reverse can be hazardous to bystanders.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Never activate
RMO if children are present. Children are often
attracted to the unit and the mowing activity.
OPERATION
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