Simplicity EMT17538RDF Manuel De L'opérateur page 17

Throttle/Choke Control
Choke-A-Matic Intek 4175
This controls the engine speed and choke (See Figure
2). Move the throttle/choke control to the FAST position
to increase engine speed, and to the SLOW position to
decrease engine speed. Move the throttle/ choke control
past the FAST position to the CHOKE position to start a
cold engine. A warm engine may not require choking.
NOTE: Always operate the rider with the throttle/ choke
control in the FAST position.
Headlights
This switch turns the tractor headlights on and o .
Reverse Mowing Option RMO
The Reverse Mowing Option allows for mowing (or use of
other PTO driven attachments) while traveling in reverse.
If you choose to mow in reverse, turn the RMO key after
the PTO is engaged. The L.E.D. light will illuminate, and
the operator can then mow in reverse. Each time the PTO
is engaged the RMO needs to be reactivated if desired.
PTO Switch
The PTO (Power Take-O ) switch engages and disen-
gages attachments that use the PTO. To engage the
PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage.
Note that the operator must be seated rmly in the tractor
seat for the PTO to function.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has four
positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts o the
electrical system.
LIGHTS Allows the headlights to turn on.
ON
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 position
with the engine stopped. This drains the battery.
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Ground Speed Pedals
The tractor's forward ground speed is controlled by the
forward ground speed control pedal. The tractor's reverse
ground speed is controlled by the reverse ground speed
control pedal.
Depressing either pedal will increase ground speed. Note
that the further down the pedal is depressed, the faster the
tractor will travel.
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.
Catcher Full Alarm
The "catcher full" alarm sounds when the grass catcher
has been lled with cut grass. When the alarm sounds, dis-
engage the PTO, travel to the area in which you desire to
dump the grass, then empty the catcher.
NOTE: When using the unit for leaf collection, the alarm
may not be activated by dry leaves.
Parking Brake Knob
This is used to lock the parking brake when the tractor is
stopped. Fully depressing the brake pedal and pulling up
on the knob engages the parking brake.
Brake Pedal
Depressing the brake pedal applies the tractor brake.
Fuel Tank
Pull up tractor hood to access the fuel tank. Turn cap
counterclockwise to remove.
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