Simplicity Regent Serie Manual Del Operador página 15

Pushing the Tractor by Hand
1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off.
2. Push the lever approximately 2.3/8" (6 cm) to release
the transmission (B, Figure 3).
3. The tractor can now be pushed by hand.
DO NOT TOW TRACTOR
Towing the unit will cause transmission dam-
age.
• Do not use another vehicle to push or pull
this unit.
• Do not actuate the transmission release
valve lever while the engine is running.
A
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height
The mower lift lever (A, Figure 4) is used to lower the
deck to cutting position or raise the deck to transport po-
sition.
To lower the deck, pull back slightly on the mower lift
lever, push it to the left and slide it down. To raise the
deck to transport pull up on the mower lift lever and lock
in notch to the right. Do not cut in transport.
The cutting height adjustment knob (B) controls the
mower cutting height. The cutting height is infi nitely ad-
justable between approximately 1.0" and 4.0" (2,5 and
10,2 cm). Turn the knob clockwise to raise the deck and
counterclockwise to lower it.
en
B
Figure 3
Attaching a Trailer
The maximum horizontal drawbar force allowed is 65 lbs
(280 N). The maximum vertical drawbar force is 35 lbs
(160 N). This equates to a 250 lbs (113 kg) trailer on a 10
degree hill.
Stopping the Tractor and Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
fl ammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine.
1. Return the ground speed control(s) to NEUTRAL.
2. Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
3. Move the throttle/choke control to the SLOW position.
4. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.
B
A
Figure 4
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