Simplicity 653, Operator'S Manual

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O F F E R S Y O U -
OPERATION
Easy get on and off. Full length foot rest is convenient
step. Controls are the way.
Quick, simple starting. High capacity battery.
led electric starter/generator.
Easy steering. Large steering wheel and gear reduction
vide low steering effort.
Simple control of engine speed. Single lever has adjustable
friction lock.
Choice of ground speed control. Pick from
Hydrostatic Drive for full range of ground speeds in
forward or reverse without clutching. Variable Speed Drive
provides speeds in each gear plus flip shift
clutch.
Comfortable foot support Large area foot rests permit
changing foot position without resting feet on mower.
Reduced noise and vibration, Enclosed, large
muffler lowers engine noise. Synchro-balanced engine
(Sovereign) and massive frame (Sovereign and Landlord)
minimizevibration.
RELIABILITY
Increased engine life. Stratton engine has
valves with rotators.
Durable power rain. Transmission differential and bevel
housing are all of hardened gear construction.
contact bearings
all moving
Good traction on sidehills
provides traction on
sidehills and ice, yet doesn’t
scuff
on turns.
Precise attachment
sitioning. Standard
manual lift has not-
ched sector for fixed
and a
cam attach-
can
ground contour.
S A F E T Y
Single action stopping. Large clutch/brake
pedal has outer lip, retains foot even when icy;
in first half of travel and applies brake
when depressed further.
Protection from hazardous parts. Belts and drives are
shielded. Muffler and exhaust pipe are enclosed by hood
and grill.
Unobstructed view. Low profile hood. Headlights illumi-
nate wide area, do not reflect from thrower.
Easily identified control action. Controls are
grouped and clearly marked as function and direction.
COMFORT
Soft, comfortable ride. Double bead rim wheels retain
tires at
air pressure.
Comfortable Seat. Position is adjustable to match opera-
tor’s size.
Hydrostatic transmission
handler loads,
Simple access to en-
gine and power train.
Hood unlatches and
forward.
is open at bottom.
to change oil. Optional e-
lapsed time meter indicates when oil
change is required. Oil fill and drain pipes
readily accessible.
No fuse replacement, Automatic reset circuit breaker
eliminates fuses.
Differential needs no adjustment. Eight springs and hard-
ened wear plates automatically adjust limited slip action.
E Q U I P M E N T