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OPERATOR’S

M A N U A L

LANDLORD

SOVEREIGN

MFG. NO. 655

MFG. NO. 654

MFG. NO. 657

MFG. NO. 653

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Page 1: ...OPERATOR S M A N U A L LANDLORD SOVEREIGN MFG NO 655 MFG NO 654 MFG NO 657 MFG NO 653 ...

Page 2: ...ning c Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent intervals l Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill Mow up and down the face of steep slopes never across the face l Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes l Stay alert fbr holes in The terrain and other hidden haz...

Page 3: ... is found to be defective upon examination at the factory This warranty does not apply to any Simplicity products altered outside of the Simplicity factory THE F O R E G O I N G W A R R A N T Y I S I N L I E U O F A L L OTH E R W A R R A N T I E S E X P R ESS O R IMPLIED O F MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE PERFORMANCE OR OTHERWISE The Company s obligation under its warranty is str...

Page 4: ...aring open sandals Always wear substantial footwear 2 m Do not put hands or feet near or under rotetins parts Keep clear of discharge opening at all times n Before cleaning inspecting adjusting or repairing the trac tor or any attachments stop the engine reri ove the igni tion key electric start models and be sure all blades and other moving parts have stopped n Stop blade 1s when crossing gravel ...

Page 5: ...rfzaroc At L II LIb lllllllr IJ lI3FI ential provides traction on y sidehills and ice yet doesn t scuff lawns on turns Precise attachment po sitioning Standard manual lift has not ched sector for fixed positioninq and a at cam so attach merits can follow ground contour SAFETY Single action stopping Large clutch brake pedal has outer lip retains foot even when icy declutches in first half of travel...

Page 6: ...e engine speed and back toward the SLOW posi tion to decrease engine speed 3 Choke Control Knob Pull the choke control knob all the way out when starting the engine As soon as the en gine starts push the control knob all the way in The 4 choke control should be pushed all the way in whenever the engine is running 4 Generator Warning Light The generator light will warn you if the generator or volta...

Page 7: ...is pressed to disengage the latch from thequadrant so the lever can be moved forward or back as required and locked in position Placing the float cam in the UP po sition will allow the lift lever to float through any posi tion as an attachment moves over rough surfaces SEE THE ATTACHMENT BOOK FOR SPECIFIC INFORMA TION ON HOW THE LIFT LEVER SHOULD BE USED WITH YOUR ATTACHMENTS 10 Power Lift Switch ...

Page 8: ... 04 MPH Third 6 1 MPH 3 36 MPH ReVerSe 3 14 MPH 1 73 MPH 6 The diagram printed on the panel shows the locatioi of each position To shift the transmission into reverse or sec ond pull the shift lever back toward you then push it all the way to the right or left into the desired position To shift into first or third push the shift lever forward and move it left or right all the way to the desired po...

Page 9: ...oil in the hydrostatic pump Oil should be level with the bottom edge of this hole If it is not see page 17 under Mainten ance Remove the pipe plug from the elbow on the axle housing Oil should be level with the top of the elbow If it is not see page 17 under Maintenance FIGURE 10 Variable Speed Remove the fill plug on the right side of the transmission Oil should be level with the bottom edge of t...

Page 10: ...r and down If your tractor has attach ments mounted be sure the power drives to them are dis engaged See figure 14 FIGURE 14 2 Place the transmission shift lever or hydrostatic control in neutral THE ENGINE WILL NOT START UNLESS THE TRANSMISSION LEVERS ARE IN NEUTRAL See figure 15 3 Depress the clutch brake pedal all the way and hold it down See figure 16 FIGURE 12 N E FIGURE 13 FIGURE 15 ...

Page 11: ...l 2 of full speed Hydrostatic Drive The hydrostatic equipped tractor is designed so forward and reverse movement can be com pletely controlled without the se of the clutch Simply squeeze the control handle and move it forward to start the tractor moving ahead To slow the tractor move the control to the rear As the control is moved further away from the neutral the tractor ground speed will increas...

Page 12: ...3 open and the choke lever pulled out IF BELT SLIPPAGE OCCURS check the following 1 Belts may be stretched or excessively worn 2 Pulleys may be greasy or oily 3 Insufficient belt tension due to a broken or worn tension spring IF A BELT BREAKS check the following 1 Look for sharp edges or rough spots on the pulleys 2 Pulleys may be misaligned 3 Belt tension may be too tight IF HANDLING IS DIFFICULT...

Page 13: ...f the adjustment arm Actuate the starter to make sure the engine will rotate If it does not loosen the bolt and apply more tension to the belt Tighten all four bolts securely when the adjustment has been completed SEAT The tractor seat may be adjusted from front to rear in any of four positions To change position remove the two capscrews and two nuts from the underside of the seat deck a nd line t...

Page 14: ... guard located at the top of the power take off un it should be adjusted so there is l 8 clearance between the guard and the belt when the power take off clutch is engaged Loosen the mounting bolt and move the belt guard as required See figure 22 Tighten the mounting bolt securely 12 FIGURE 22 Variable Speed D e ALWAYS HAVE THE ENGI E RUNNING AND THE CLUTCH ENGAGED RE LEASED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MOV...

Page 15: ... of the turnbuckle Start the engine If the trac tor creeps forward turn the top of the turnbuckle toward the tractor If the tractor creeps backward rcztate the top of the turnbuckle away from the tractor When the tum buckle is adjusted so the tractor will not creep tighten the nuts at each end FIGURE 24 The tractor clutch should be adjusted so there is I 8 inch clearance between the nuts and the r...

Page 16: ...k ing brake loosen the nut located behind the footrest See figure 27 Rotate the brake lever clockwise to tighten and _ FIGURE 27 counterclockwise to loosen the brake The brake should be tight enough so it will hold yet be easily placed in the locked position Before retightening the locking nut be sure the brake lever is positioned so it is in the 1 o clock position as viewed from the front on trac...

Page 17: ...engine damage Remove all grass and chaff from the engine shrouds and fins and the flywheel screen at the lower rear of the tractor 2 Change Engine Oil Drain the crankcase when the en gine is warm Remove the oil drain plug found on the left See figure 29 After the oil has completely drained replace the plug and tighten securely Refill the crankcase with four pints of a high quality detergent oil cl...

Page 18: ...f engine oil on all pivot points to reduce wear and provide for easier operation See figures 36 through 38 Be careful not to get oil on belts or pulleys as it may cause slippage Place a film of grease on the steering gear sector See figure 36 FIGURE 32 FIGURES 33 36 FIGURE 34 5 Check the Oil Level in the gear box located above the power take off Turn the pipe plug counterclockwise to re n ove The ...

Page 19: ...n dirt gets into the hydraulic oil in the reservoir or the hydrosta tic transmission is removed for repair If it should be nec essary to change the filter rern ve the nut and covet from the top of the reservoir Disconnect one of the hoses at the bottom of the reservoir to drain the oil Raise the end of the hose and tie it up so oil will not run out of the trans mission Remove the filter and replac...

Page 20: ...nto the bearings Place a coating of grease on the axe1 where the seal will turn Replace the inner bearing and the seal and slide the wheel on the axel Replace the outer bearing and the set collar Spin the wheel slowly and press in on the set collar to set the bearings Be sure the seal on the inside of the wheel is properly seated Hold in on the set collar and tighten the allen screw securely Repla...

Page 21: ...nd apply oil to all points shown in Maintenance 6 Block the machine up off the wheels to relieve weight and keep tires off a damp floor Protect the tires from pro longed exposure to direct sunlight 7 Store the machine in a dry place indoors STARTING AFTER STORAGE 1 Remove the spark plug and wipe dry Crank the engine a few times to blow the excess oil out of the plug hole Re install the plug 2 Fill...

Page 22: ... 1 YE SYNCHRO BALANCED 85 Horizontally 60 Vertiaally Yes I Patented High Voltage Magneto GOVERNOR TYPE I Adjustable Mechanical Fully Enclosed and Lubricated 1000 3600 1000 3600 LUBRICATION Splash Capacity 4 Pints STARTING Key Controlled with Solenoid Electric Starter Generator VOLTAGE REGULATOR I 3 Unit Type BATTERY PROTECTION Electrical AIR CLEANER MUFFLER FUEL CAPACITY Gage isstandard Equipment ...

Page 23: ... Weather By Pass Valve z Pattern Control Sliding Gear V Belt Idler Drive O 7 MPH Forward O 4 MPH Reverse Fast Acting No Spring Change Required for Tilling High Pressure Relief Valve Filter Cast Iron Housing ZF Hardened Spur Gears Rolling Contact Bearings SAE 90 Gear Oil l l Z Quarts MAKE TYPE SPEED RANGE 7 STEPS EACH GEAR 1st GEAR 2nd GEAR 3rd GEAR REVERSE CONSTRUCTION HOUSING GEARS BEARINGS LUBRI...

Page 24: ... Pedal PARKING BRAKE Clutch Is V Belt Idler Brake Is Band Type Cam Controlled For Controlled Uphill Starts Operat lndependently Of Foot Brake FRAME I Welded Deep Drawn Steel Open Construction FRONT AXLE PIVOT I Large Area Belt With Wishbone Support For Added Stability STEERING I Bevel Gear Type Ratio 4 66 to 1 O SEAT I Large High Back With Drain Slot Black Naugahide Over Thick Moulded Foam Rubber ...

Page 25: ... 8 psi Rear 12 15 psi Front Turf 23 10 50 12 23x8 50x 12 Hydra 922 Vari 883 Hydra 825 Vari 785 20 Slope without Wheel Weights 40 Slope with Wheel Weights 9 6 7 15 l 4 Attachments Mount To And Tilt With Front Axle Connects with 2 PinsAnd Spring Clips No Tools Required Draw Bar And Lower And Upper Pivoting Horizontal Mount ing Is Standard Movable Mast To Complete 3 Point Hitch Is Op onal Extra Rear ...

Page 26: ... STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON SOVEREIGN REAR LIGHT KIT REQUIRES 689 FOR LANDLORD HUB CAPS SET OF 4 HUB CAPS FRONT PAIR ONLY WEIGHT WHEEL REAR WEIGHT WHEEL FRONT WEIGHT FRONT WEIGHT REAR WEIGHT AUXILIARY FITS ON 182 POWER LIFT KIT DUAL WHEEL SPACER REQUIRES NO 574 REAR LIFT KIT CHAINS PAIR FOR THE SIZE 23 x 10 50 x 12 SOVEREIGN CHAINS PAIR FOR TIRE SIZE 23 x 8 50 x 12 LANDLORD CHAINS PAIR FOR TIRE SIZE 6 ...

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