Simplicity 653, Operator'S Manual

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Congratulations on your of the Simplicity
We know you bought this machine to make your lawn
and garden work easier. You bought the right machine to
do it. So that can get the very most from your
chase, we would consider it a personal favor if you would
take time to study this manual before using your tractor
and its attachments. It will increase the chance of adding
you to our list of satisfied customers. Also, before al-
lowing others to operate your tractor, be they read
and understand the safety precautions and operation
of this manual. For your own safety and that of your
family and friends, periodically review the safety tips
found on the inside front cover and page two of this man-
SIMPLICITY’S NEW EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
The Company warrants Simplicity products to be free from in material and workmanship, except
the Company makes no warranty, express implied, with respect to tires, engines, generators and voltage
regulators, which warranted by their manufacturers. Any part by this warranty which
is defective within one year days for equipment used for rental, municipal commercial
purposes) under normal date of purchase, will replaced without charge, provided such is
returned to the factory, (if requested), and is to be defective upon examination at the factory. This
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
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MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE.
The Company’s obligation under its warranty is and exclusively limited to the replacement of
parts, in no shall the Company liable for any other damages, whether direct. immediate,
incidental, special, consequential. Simplicity Manufacturing Company, Inc., the right to modify
change specifications without prior notification. There are no warranties which extend beyond the
description of any Simplicity product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:..
OWNER’S MANUAL
LANDLORD
SOVEREIGN
MFG. NO.
MFG. NO. 854
MFG. NO.
MFG. NO.
WARRANTY
SAFETY INFORMATION
FEATURES
OPERATION
CONTROLS AND HOW TO USE THEM
BEFORE STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE ENGINE
CONTROLLING TRACTOR GROUND SPEED
STOPPING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
ADJUSTMENTS
STARTER-GENERATOR
SEAT
SAFETY INTERLOCK
P.T.O. CLUTCH BELT STOPS
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE
H Y D R O S T A T I C T R A N S M I S S I O N
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, FOOT PEDAL
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, PARKING
MAINTENANCE
EVERY 5 HOURS
EVERY 25 HOURS
EVERY 100 HOURS
SERVICE
GENERAL REPAIRS
OFF SEASON STORAGE
STARTING AFTER STORAGE
REPLACEMENT PARTS
SPECIFICATIONS
ACCESSORIES
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1 1
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1 1
1 1
1 2
1 2
1 3
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1 5
1 5
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1 8
1 8
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