Simplicity 6216 User Manual

Read the Operator's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.

Disengage power to attachment(s), stop tractor engine, set parking brake.

Do not put hands or feet under mower deck or into discharge chute.

Do not put hands or feet under or into any part of this mower deck.

Depress clutch-brake pedal while shutting off engine.

Place the tractor and mower on a smooth, hard surface, such as concrete.

Reverse the procedure to remove the mower.

Refer to figure 6 to identify the controls.

Mfg. No. 1691034 and 1691035 are equipped with a seat switch.

Refer to the Normal Care Chart on page 10 and perform any needed care.

WARNING Do not start or run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

Determining operating time is easily accomplished if the tractor is equipped with an optional hourmeter.

A schedule for normal care is provided in Table 2.

To raise the hood, pull out on each side of the hood next to the dash and lift up.

Refer to the engine owner's manual for gasoline recommendations.

Lubricate the tractor and mower as shown in figures 7 thru 13.

WARNING Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as spilled gasoline may ignite.

Clean all grass and dirt from the mower. To protect your tractor, store it in an enclosed dry area.

When the tractor is to be stored for two months or longer, take precautions as follows:

This section of the manual provides troubleshooting and repair instructions for the more common problems.

Troubleshooting procedures are provided in Table 3. Check the possible causes one at a time.

Jump starting is not recommended. Recharging the dead battery is preferred.

42" & 48" Mowers

Place the tractor on a level surface.

Place the tractor on a level surface.

If the mower belt slips or fails to drive, the mower belt tension may need adjustment.

Make: Briggs & Stratton - 4 cycle, air cooled

Make: Briggs & Stratton - 4 cycle, air cooled

Electrical System: Electronic Ignition

For big job grass and leaf collection.

for snow removal or dozing.

shields the operator from blowing snow and wind.

offsets weight of rear attachment to improve steering and handling.

Vacuum Collector Roving Nozzle collects leaves in hard-to-reach places.

Hour Meter records operating time.

Electric Lift raises and lowers attach-ments by use of a switch.

improve traction & stability. Required with some attach-ments.

contains 10" mold-board plow with coulter, a shank culti-vator and an 8" blade.

MODEL, TYPE AND CODE NUMBERS ON BLOWER HOUSING

MODEL, TYPE AND CODE NUMBERS ON BLOWER HOUSING