Simplicity 6100 Series User Manual

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
Perform any needed care listed in Table 1,
^hedule of Normal Care (page 10). Always
make checks listed under “Before Each
Use”.
STARTING THE ENGINE
XL. warning
Do not start or run engine in an
enclosed area. Exhaust fumes are dead¬
ly-
1. Make sure the clutch-brake pedal is
locked in down position, PTO lever is
disengaged, and gear shift lever is in
neutral. (The engine will not start
unless the PTO is disengaged and gear
shift lever is in neutral.)
2. Choke the engine. To choke the 6116
or 6118, pull out the choke knob. To
choke the 6108 or 6111, place the
throttle lever in CHOKE position. It
may not be necessary to choke a warm
engine.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn to START position. When
the engine starts, releas^helkeyT lt
will return to ON position for normal
running.
4. For the 6108 or 6111, move the throt¬
tle lever to SLOW. For the 6116 or'
6118, push in choke as engine warms.
5. Warm up the engine by running it for
at least a minute before engaging the
PTO lever or driving the tractor.
SELECTING GEARS & ENGINE SPEED
Shift gears only with clutch disengaged
(pedal down) and tractor completely stopp¬
ed. Ground speed is controlled by selecting
the appropriate gear. Engine speed, which
controls mower speed, is controlled by the
throttle lever.
When transporting, select first gear for
slopes or rough ground; select second gear
for slight slopes; and select third gear for
smooth, level ground. Set engine speed from
1/3 to full throttle, depending on desired
speed.
When mowing, select second gear for a level
lawn with light-to-moderate grass; and select
firs^ gear f or a roug h lawn, or when grass is
^^P^ratiorT
'wet or over three inches (76 mm) high.“Set'
engine speed from 3/4 to full throttle de- i
pending on grass conditions. Use full speed
(with low gear) for wet or high grass.
Operating
1 . Start the engine and select the appro¬
priate gear. Raise the mower.
2. Position the front wheels straight a-
head. If possible, the first motion
should be straight forward or back¬
ward.
WARNING
Use caution and reduce engine speed
when traveling in reverse.
3. Set throttle lever for 1/3 speed.
4. Release the parking brake by unlatch¬
ing the clutch-brake pedal from foot¬
rest.
5. Make sure the path in desired direc¬
tion of movement is clear.
6. Slowly release the clutch-brake pedal
to engage the clutch and start tractor
into motion.
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Simplicity 6100 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	6100 Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English