Simplicity 653, Operator'S Manual

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O P E R A T I O N
CONTROLS AND HOW TO USE THEM
Picture yourself seated on your Landlord Sovereign
tractor. ‘Before starting the engine, lets learn how to use
each of the safe, easy to reach controls. (The numbers on
figures 1 7 correspond to the paragraph numbers be-
low.
1. Ignition Switch:
When turned clockwise to the first po-
sition, the ignition is turned “ON”. Turn past the “ON”
position to
the starter. (If the starter does not ac-
tuate, be sure the transmission shift lever on variable speed
or the hydrostatic control lever hydrostatic
models is in the neutral position). Release the key as
as the engine starts. Return the key to the vertical position
to stop the engine. ALWAYS REMOVE THE IGNITION
KEY WHEN CLEANING, ADJUSTING OR
THE TRACTOR OR ANY ATTACHMENT OR WHEN
LEAVING THE VEHICLE UNATTENDED.
FIGURE 1
2.
Engine Speed Control Lever.
The engine speed control
lever should be moved forward toward the FAST position
to increase 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 as the en-
gine starts, push the control knob all the way in. The
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choke control should be pushed all the way in whenever
the engine is running.
4. Generator Warning Light:
The generator light will
you if the generator voltage regulator on your tractor is
not functioning properly. It is normal for the generator
light to come on when the ignition switch is in the ON po-
sition and the engine is stopped
running at low speed.
The light should go out when the engine is running at
higher speeds. If it does not, the generator a voltage regu-
lator, is not functioning properly. Check the generator
belt adjustment (see page 11). See your Simplicity
dealer if the light will not go out after the belt is adjusted.
FIGURE 2
5. Light Switch:
(Standard equipment on Sovereign Op-
tional on Landlord). Place the toggle switch in the “UP”
position to turn on lights. To avoid the battery being
cidentally run down, the ignition switch must also be in
the “ON” position for the lights to work. DO NOT OPER-