Simplicity LTH Series User Manual

Operation
WARNING
Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason,
engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the
engine and remove the key.
STARTING & STOPPING OPERATION
1. Start the engine as described in previous procedure.
2. Place the engine speed control lever between 3/4 and
full speed. Full engine speed is recommended,
especially if mowing thick grass or blowing heavy snow.
3. Release the parking brake by depressing pedal and
unlatching from end of footrest.
4. If possible, the first motion should be straight forward or
back. Position the front wheels straight ahead.
5. To go forward, move transmission control lever to leftto
move out of neutral, then press downward. The farther
downward you press, the faster forward ground speed.
To go rearward, move transmission control lever to left
to move out of neutral, then pull up. The farther upward
you pull lever, the faster rearward ground speed.
6. Use the ground speed control leverto select appropriate
ground speed for conditions. If the terrain is rough, hilly
or sloping, drive slowly. You should also drive slowly to
cut thick grass or blow heavy snow. On level ground,
with light grass or snow, you can use full speed.
7. Use the transmission control lever to slow down for
turns or to trim around objects, then increase speed.
8. To slop, move the transmission control lever into
NEUTRAL position. For a more rapid stop, depress the
clutch-brake pedal. If you stop by depressing the pedal,
move control leverto NEUTRAL before releasing pedal.
9. Before leaving the operator seat;
a. Stop tractor motion and engage parking brake.
b. Disengage the PTO and lower the attachment.
c. Set engine speed control to SLOW. Stopping a hot
engine too fast may cause engine damage. Let engine
. idle for about a minute.
d. Turn key to OFF and remove it.
WARNING
Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent
(16.7°) which is a rise of three feet vertically in 10 feet
horizontally. When operating on slopes that are greater
than 15 percent (8.5°) but less than 30 percent use rear
wheel weights (see your dealer). Select slow ground
speed before driving onto slope. Mow UP and DOWN
the slope, never across the face, use caution when
changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP.
WARNING
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor and
mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease.
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Simplicity LTH Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	LTH Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English