Stopping The Rider; Pushing The Rider By Hand - Briggs & Stratton SIMPLICITY SZT275 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue,
dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or
death.
• Operate equipment ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
WARNING
• If you do not understand how a specific control functions,
or have not yet thoroughly read the Features & Controls
section, do so now.
• Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first
becoming familiar with the location and function of all
controls.
1. While sitting in the operator's seat:
• Models with automatic parking brake: Make sure the
PTO switch is disengaged and the ground speed control
levers are locked in the START/PARK position. (The
parking brake is automatically engaged when the
ground speed levers are locked in the START/PARK
position.)
• Models with manual parking brake: Make sure the
PTO switch is disengaged, the parking brake is
engaged, and the ground speed control levers are
locked in the START/PARK position.
2. Set the engine speed control past the FAST position to the
CHOKE position.
A warm engine does not require choking.
Some engines are equipped with a separate choke control.
Some engines are equipped with a ReadyStart
and do not feature a choke.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START.
4. After the engine starts, turn off the choke (if equipped), and
warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before
engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.
5. After warming the engine, always operate the unit at full
engine speed when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped
by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this
method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut
down follow the procedure given in Stopping The Rider And
Engine .

Stopping the Rider

1. Return the ground speed levers to the middle (or neutral
'N' ) position to stop rider movement. Pivot the levers
outward to lock them in the START/PARK position.
2. Engage the parking brake.
On models with an automatic parking brake, moving the
ground speed levers to the START/ PARK position
automatically engages the parking brake.
3. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch.
4. Move the engine speed control to the SLOW position and
turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the key.
Mowing
1. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the ground speed
control levers are locked in their START/PARK positions,
and the operator is in the seat. On models with a manual
parking brake, make sure the parking brake is engaged.
2. Start the engine. See Starting the Engine .
3. Set the mower cutting height. See Cutting Height
Adjustment .
4. Set the engine speed control to FAST.
5. Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch.
6. Pivot the ground speed levers in from the START/PARK
position to the neutral 'N' position.
7. Begin mowing. See Operator Safety for tips on safe
mowing practices.
8. When finished, shut off the PTO.
9. Stop the engine. See Stopping The Rider And Engine .

Pushing the Rider By Hand

WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard.
DO NOT disengage the transmissions and coast down slopes.
®
DO NOT use Roll Release to disengage the transmissions
feature,
unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off.
NOTICE
Do not tow rider. Towing the unit will cause transmission
damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
1. Disengage the PTO, lock the ground speed levers into their
START/PARK positions, turn the ignition OFF, remove the
key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. On models with
a manual parking brake, engage the parking brake.
2. To disengage the transmissions, move the roll release levers
(A or B, Figure 5, depending on model), into the PUSH
position as shown.
3. Disengage the parking brake. On models with an automatic
parking brake, pivot the ground speed levers in from the
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