Simplicity 5100723 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Controls
Features & Controls
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke
once the engine starts. A warm engine may not
require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke.
Push to knob DOWN to open the choke.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to
disengage.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Fuel Level Gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Measures the time of the PTO being engaged. The
hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO
has been engaged. The hour meter will flash an
initial oil change indicator at 5 hours, and a lubrication
reminder every 50 hours. These reminders display for
approximately two hours and will automatically reset
themselves.
Note: The hour meter will register the passage of time
only when the PTO is engaged. The hour meter has
a self contained power source so the total hours are
always visible.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle
forward to increase engine speed and back to
decrease engine speed. Always operate at FULL
throttle.
Ground Speed Levers
These levers control the ground speed of the rider.
The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the
right lever controls the right rear drive wheel.
Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD
speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on a
lever increases the REVERSE speed.
Note: The further a lever is moved away from the
neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn.
See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section for
steering instructions.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has
three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers t
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.
Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the
lever towards the left, position the seat as desired,
and release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Headlight
The headlight switch turns the headlights on and off.
Not for
Reproduction