Simplicity UVG1621BV Instruction De Maintenance

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2.1.13. Check Cargo Bed. Cargo bed must be 
lowered and securely latched.  Tailgate should be 
closed and latched.  Tailgate support cables must be 
installed and secured. 
 
2.1.14. Check Safety Interlocks for proper function:  

1.  Engine must not crank unless Transmission is in 

Neutral and Brake is fully depressed. 

2.  Engine must begin to die if operator leaves seat 

without setting parking brake and shifting 
Transmission into Neutral. 

3 *. 

Engine must begin to die if Powerlink™ 
Generator speed control is engaged without 
setting parking brake and shifting Transmission 
into Neutral. (* Equipped models only) 

DO NOT operate machine unless all safety interlocks 
are functioning properly. 
 
2.1.15. Check Parking Brake.  Parking Brake must 
hold when engaged.  Refer to Section 2.2.2 – Controls 
– Function and Operation, Park Brake.  DO NOT 
operate machine if brake is not adjusted and 
functioning properly; refer to Section 4.2 – “Adjustment 
and Repairs, Service Brake and Park Brake 
Adjustment”.  
 

2.2.1.  Service Brake.  Depress Brake Pedal to slow 
or stop machine.  Apply a steady firm force to the pedal.  
Avoid sudden stops.  Always release Accelerator Pedal 
before applying brake.  Allow extra stopping distance 
when traveling down slopes, carrying loads or towing.  
Apply brake when traveling down slopes to maintain 
safe speed.  To avoid skidding and loss of control, do 
not operate machine on loose or slippery surfaces or 
where traction is doubtful.  
 
2.2.2.  Park Brake.  To engage or set the park brake: 
1) Pull park brake knob up and hold.  See Figure 2.3. 
2) Depress Brake Pedal firmly.  There will be a clicking 
sound as the pedal is depressed indicating that the 
brake has engaged the lock mechanism.  Two clicks 
should be sufficient to hold the machine.   
To disengage or release the park brake:   
1) Depress brake pedal firmly while pushing park brake 
knob down.  See Figure 2.3. 
2) Release pedal.   
 

DO NOT park machine on slopes.  DO NOT leave 
machine with engine running.  Stop machine.  Stop 
engine.  Set park brake.  Shift transmission to 
neutral and remove key before leaving the machine 
for any reason. 
 
 

 

 
2.2.3.  Transmission Shift Lever. The shift lever has 
three positions.  It controls the direction of travel only 
(not speed).  Move the shift lever to the front slot for 
forward (F).  Move the shift lever to the back slot for 
reverse (R).  Place the shift lever in the center slot for 
neutral (N).  See Figure 2.4.  The shift lever must be 
placed in neutral (and the brake pedal fully depressed) 
for the engine to crank and start.  The machine must be 
at a complete stop and the engine at idle before 
shifting.  Do not race engine and then shift into gear.  
Move the shift lever with a quick and positive motion to 
avoid grinding gears. 
 

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