Simplicity 2690444 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Operation
Operation
Figure 9. Raise & Lower the Roll Bar
A. Hair Pin Clip
B. Retainer Pin
C. Roll Bar
D. Rubber Stop
RAISE & LOWER THE ROLL BAR
To lower the roll bar:
1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 9) out of the
retainer pins (B).
2. Push or pull the top of the roll bar (C) forward
against the rubber stops (D) and remove the
retainer pins (B).
3. Lower the roll bar and reinstall the retainer pins
and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the
down position (see insert, Figure 10).
To raise the roll bar:
1. Pull the hair pin clips (A) out of the retainer pins
(B) and remove the retainer pins.
2. Raise the roll bar (C) until the rubber stops (D)
contact the upright tubes.
3. Push or pull the top of the roll bar forward against
the rubber stops and reinstall the retainer pins and
hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the raised
position.
C
B
A
D
D
C
Perform engine maintenance and storage
measures listed in the engine owner’s manual.
This includes draining the fuel system, or adding
stabilizer to the fuel (do not store a fueled unit in
an enclosed structure - see warning).
Battery life will be increased if it is removed, put in
a cool, dry place and fully charged about once a
month. If the battery is left in the unit, disconnect
the negative cable.
Before starting the unit after is has been stored:
Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance
items.
Perform all recommended checks and procedures
found in the engine owner’s manual.
Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes
before use.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM
ROLL OVER:
Keep roll bar in the raised position and use
seat belt.
THERE IS NO ROLL OVER PROTECTION WHEN
THE ROLL BAR IS DOWN
Lower the roll bar only when necessary and
NEVER remove it.
Do NOT use seat belt when the roll bar is down.
Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
Do NOT jump off if mower tips.
Check for overhead clearances before driving
under any objects. Do not allow roll bar to
contact low overhanging obstacles such as
tree branches and guide wires.
STORAGE
Before toy store your unit for the off-season, read the
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety
Rules section, then perform the following steps:
Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, &
remove the key.
WARNING
Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed,
poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can
travel to an ignition source (such as a furnace,
water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion.
Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and
animals.
Not for
Reproduction