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How to use this file...(Operators Manuals)

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Instructions for

Print Vendors (Paper Manuals)

Paper Size:

* 11 x 17
* Body—50 lbs brilliant white offset or equivalent.
* Cover—on pre-printed two-tone “Swash” stock.

P r e s s :

* Body—1-color, 2-sided
* Cover imprint —1-color, 1-sided

Bindery:

* Saddle Stitch, Face Trim
* Face Trim

C O V E R S :

*  This file contains several manuals, which differ only in their covers.
* Covers are all present at the beginning of this file.
* Back cover for a particular manual is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the front cover.
• Check the front cover for the individual part number (typically a 171xxxx number).

B O D Y :

•  The body of the manual is identical, regardless of the cover used.
* REMEMBER: ODD number pages are ALWAYS right hand pages, and EVEN number are ALWAYS 

left hand pages.

G e n e r a l :

*  This instruction page is NOT part of the manual and must NOT be printed.
• Pages labeled with the text “THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK” are placement pages ONLY, 

and should NOT be printed.

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If you have further questions on how to utilize this file, please contact 
Simplicity Technical Publications Department at (262) 284-8647.

Summary of Contents for 1691219

Page 1: ...r a particular manual is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the front cover Check the front cover for the individual part number typically a 171xxxx number BODY The body of the manual is identical regardless of the cover used REMEMBER ODD number pages are ALWAYS right hand pages and EVEN number are ALWAYS left hand pages General This instruction page is NOT part of the manual and must NOT be printed Pages...

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Page 3: ...943 Sovereign 18HP Hydro w PS 1692945 Sovereign 18HP Hydro 1693144 Sovereign 18HP Hydro 1693146 Sovereign 18HP Hydro w PS 1693148 Sovereign 75th Anv 18HP Ex 1693407 Sovereign 18HP Hydro w PS 1693409 Sovereign 18HP Hydro 48 Mower Decks Mfg No Description 1691219 48 Mower Deck 1692890 48 Mower Deck 75th Anv 1693173 48 Mower Deck Export 1693418 48 Mower Deck 1715789 05 1714290 05 Rev 1 2002 TP 100 20...

Page 4: ...MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 www simplicitymfg com Copyright 2002 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA ...

Page 5: ...2845 918H 18HP Hydro 1692847 918H 18HP Hydro w PS 1692949 918H 18HP Hydro w PS 1692951 918H 18HP Hydro 1693411 918H 18HP Hydro w PS 1693413 918H 18HP Hydro 48 Mower Decks Mfg No Description 1691221 48 Mower Deck 1693419 48 Mower Deck 1717241 05 1715790 05 1714299 05 Rev 1 2002 TP 100 2004 05 SV A ...

Page 6: ...AGCO Allis Lawn Garden Equipment 500 N Spring Street P O Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 USA www allislawn com Copyright 2002 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA ...

Page 7: ...1692849 2818H 18HP Hydro 1692852 2818H 18HP Hydro w PS 1692953 2818H 18HP Hydro w PS 1692955 2818H 18HP Hydro 1693415 2818H 18HP Hydro w PS 1693417 2818H 18HP Hydro 48 Mower Decks Mfg No Description 1691221 48 Mower Deck 1693419 48 Mower Deck 1715791 05 1714410 05 Rev 1 2002 TP 100 2004 05 SV M ...

Page 8: ...pment is Manufactured and Distributed by Simplicity Manufacturing Inc 500 N Spring Street P O Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 USA www masseylawn com Copyright 2002 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA ...

Page 9: ...ing The Tractor 18 Troubleshooting The Mower 19 Headlight Bulb Replacement 19 BATTERY SERVICE 20 Checking Battery Voltage 20 Charging A Completely Discharged Battery 20 Jump Starting with an Auxiliary Battery 20 ADJUSTMENTS 22 Seat Adjustment 22 PTO Clutch Adjustment 22 Parking Brake Adjustment 22 Clutch Brake Pedal Adjustment 23 Neutral Adjustment 23 Leveling the Mower 24 Blade Brake Adjustment 2...

Page 10: ...ovided for easy reference The Unit I D tag is located on the left side of the frame as shown below The Mower Deck I D tag is also on the left side on top of the mower deck For location of Engine Serial Number refer to the Engine Owner s Manual Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card supplied with your unit ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name Number Unit MFG Number PR...

Page 11: ...bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the unit Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach ments These can change the stability of the unit Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Do Not Do not start or stop on a...

Page 12: ...are explosive a Use only an approved container b Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke c Never refuel the unit indoors Never run a unit inside an enclosed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly K...

Page 13: ...LDREN ARE NEAR NO RIDERS THEY FALL OFF DANGER DANGER OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE DANGEROUS SEE OPERATOR S MANUAL IF YOU CANNOT BACK UP A HILL DO NOT DRIVE ON IT AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING Clutch Brake Pedal ENGAGE CLUTCH ENGAGE BRAKE Parking Brake Lever BRAKE ON BRAKE OFF ENGAGE CENTER DISENGAGE PTO Clutch Lever 1716537 READ OPERATOR S MANUAL S KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS ...

Page 14: ... to hold tractor in parked position G PTO Lever Engages and disengages power to attachments H Choke Knob When pulled out closes engine choke for cold weather starting Located on Dash on Power Steer Models I Light Switch Switches headlights on and off Located on Dash on Power Steer Models J Engine Speed Control Controls engine speed K Hydraulic Lift Lifts attachments to transport position L Hourmet...

Page 15: ...ngaged Test 2 Engine should crank if A seat is occupied and B ground speed control lever is in neutral and C PTO lever is disengaged Test 3 Engine should shut off if A operator rises off seat with ground speed control lever in gear B operator rises off seat with PTO engaged NOTE If operator returns to seat before engine stops the engine will re start and PTO clutch will re engage Test 4 PTO will d...

Page 16: ... proper wheel or counterweights if required See SLOPE OPERATION in the Safety Rules section Make sure any slopes are within required limits 2 Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick See the engine Operator s Manual for instructions and oil recommendations 3 Make sure all nuts bolts screws and pins are in place and tight 4 Make sure you can reach all controls from operator s positio...

Page 17: ...axle 2255 Figure 6 Clutch Brake Pedal 310 Figure 7 Transmission Release Lever PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND 1 To push tractor by hand the release lever A figure 7 must be engaged pushed all the way down Do not push the tractor with the engine running 2 To drive the tractor the release lever must be pulled all the way up OPERATION Refer to figure 2 1 Push parking brake lever down to release parking b...

Page 18: ...ach under the tractor to grasp the lift cable and pull it straight down The lift cable will not lower with out weight on it WARNING It will be necessary to start the engine to raise or lower the lift cable Before starting the engine always seat yourself in the operator s position Before leaving the operator s position stop engine and remove key Do not engage PTO until mower is completely installed...

Page 19: ...and attach the mower hitch arms I to the tractor hitch J using two pins and safety clips Install the pins from the outside It is eas ier to install the left hand pin first 8 Lower the mower fully using the lift lever 9 Push the belt tensioning lever C fully down and for ward 10 Raise the tractor seat to gain access to the PTO pul ley 11 Install the mower drive belt on the mower pulley and tractor ...

Page 20: ...re pressure should be 12 to 15 psi 82 to 103 kPa Rear tire pressure should be 6 to 8 psi 41 to 55 kPa CHECKING FUEL FILTER The fuel filter is located in fuel line between fuel tank and carburetor If filter is dirty or clogged replace as follows Place a container below filter to catch spilled gasoline 1 Using a pliers open and slide hose clamps from fuel filter 2 Remove hoses from filter 3 Install ...

Page 21: ... fits inside of the belt guide which is located on bottom of cover 6 Install bail assembly and secure with cotter pins Be sure to spread cotter pins 7 Lubricate the mower arbors as shown in figure 12 CHECKING BEVEL GEAR BOX FLUID 1 Remove the fill plug A figure 13 and wipe oil off attached pin 2 Insert the fill plug loosely in hole do not screw it in In this position the fluid should just touch th...

Page 22: ...ged only when performing repair work on transmission or hydrostatic unit or if it becomes discolored from over heating 1 With hydrostatic transmission fluid hot park tractor on a hard level surface Place ground speed control lever in neutral place PTO lever in disengaged posi tion engage the parking brake and then stop the engine 2 Press transmission release lever A figure 14 down firmly to diseng...

Page 23: ...l tube is full Install fill tube and hand tighten 8 Start engine and set it at idle speed or slightly above Let engine run at least five minutes then stop engine and immediately lift relief valve and remove fill tube cap While relief valve is up pour more fluid into the fill tube until level reaches the run over point of the tube 9 Install and tighten the fill tube cap Be extremely careful to keep...

Page 24: ...ch blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in figure 19 Secure with a capscrew D cup washer C and spline washer B Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque capscrews to 45 55 ft lbs 61 75 Nm 16 LOOSEN Figure 17 Removing The Blade Figure 18 Balancing The Blade Figure 19 Installing The Blade A Wooden Block C Cup Washer B Spline Washer D Capscrew WARNING For your personal s...

Page 25: ... any dirt or grass from cylinder head cooling fins engine housing and air cleaner element 6 Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with plastic or other waterproof material to keep out moisture dirt and insects 7 Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the Normal Care section 8 Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged 9 Be sure t...

Page 26: ...ion key disconnect spark plug wire and fasten away from the plug before begin ning the maintenance to prevent accidental starting of the engine Engine starts hard or runs poorly 1 Fuel mixture too rich Clean air filter Check choke adjustment engine speed control See engine manual 2 Carburetor adjusted incorrectly See engine manual 3 Spark plug s faulty fouled or incorrectly gapped Clean and gap or...

Page 27: ...stened to arbors or bent See Servicing the Mower Blades Engine stalls easily with mower engaged 1 Engine speed too slow Set for 3 4 to full throttle 2 Ground speed too fast 3 Engine cold Allow warm up period 4 Cutting height set too low when mowing tall grass Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass 5 Discharge chute jamming with cut grass Cut grass with discharge pointing toward...

Page 28: ...ravity of the electrolyte is 1 250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60 F The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged but not over charged is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once per hour The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0 003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period Ju...

Page 29: ...y use extreme care when jump starting Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark battery action generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Do not allow battery acid to contact skin eyes fabrics or painted surfaces Batteries contain a sulfuric acid solution which can cause serious personal injury or property damage When removing or installing battery cables dis connect the ne...

Page 30: ...surement again 4 Adjust locknut E so there is 1 8 3 mm between locknut E and pivot arm when clutch is disengaged PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 24 1 Loosen jam nut E at parking brake rod end Rotate the parking brake handle B clockwise until it is tight and pulled up against fender as shown 2 Operate the brake handle to see if it is too loose or too tight It should be tight against fender when...

Page 31: ...ot perform step 3 Test operate the tractor If brake does not stop the tractor see your dealer 3 To adjust tractor clutch adjust jam nuts J on clutch rod so there is 1 2 12 7 mm spring length between washers with clutch brake pedal in up position NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Figure 25 If tractor creeps forward or back when ground speed control lever is in neutral adjust as follows 1 Park tractor on level...

Page 32: ...ot correct proceed to step 5 5 Loosen the jam nuts B Remove the cotter pins and then disconnect the eyebolts or yokes C from the mower hitch 6 Turning the eyebolts to change the length of the bail assembly arms Shorten the arms to decrease the front height of the mower lengthen the arms to increase the front height of the mower Be sure to turn both yokes an equal number of turns for front to back ...

Page 33: ...ructions in the Adjustment section 10 Lower and latch the seat deck when finished MOWER BELT See Figure 28 1 Set the parking brake disengage the PTO turn off engine and remove the key 2 Remove mower from the tractor 3 Lift the bail assembly D slightly to provide access for cover removal Then lift the inner edge of the right hand cover up over the lift anchor F and slide it out 4 Clean the interior...

Page 34: ...Wheel Base 50 7 In 127 cm Weight approx w o mower 689 lbs w mower 956 lbs TRANSMISSION Type Hydrostatic Pump Motor Air Cooled W Fan Pump Variable Displacement Axial Type Motor Fixed Displacement Reversible Axial Type Hydraulic Fluid Simplicity Multi Purpose Hydro Transmission Oil Reservoir 3 Qt Capacity 2 8 L Filter Cartridge w 25 Micron Rating Full Flow w o Anti Drain Back Control Spring Dampened...

Page 35: ...se of 12 qts Your dealer has 1 qt cans SAE 5W 30 SF CD Cold Weather 30 under 1685576 SAE 30W 3G CC Warm weather 32 up 1685659 Simplicity Hydro Transmission Oil Case of 12 qts Your dealer has 1 qt cans 1685516 Touch Up Paint Deep Orange Spray Paint 13 oz Can 1685611 Deep Orange Paint 1 qt 1685612 Black Spray Paint 13 oz Can 1685639 Red Spray Paint 13 oz Can 1685722 Metallic Gray 13 oz Can Wheels 16...

Page 36: ...28 Parts Accessories OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES See your dealer to purchase these items Dump Cart 36 42 Snowthrower PTO Driven Vacuum Collector 38 Tiller Tire Chains Snow Cab Wheel Weights ...

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