Adjusting The Seat; Checking/Adding Gasoline; Check Transmission Fluid Level.15 - Simplicity 5200 Series Operator's Manual

Normal Care
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
Raise the seat deck. While holding the seat,
loosen the four capscrews that secure seat to
seat deck hinges. Position the seat as desired,
then tighten the capscrews.
Seat springs can be adjusted for operator
comfort. Move springs forward for lighter
operator or toward the rear for heavier
operator.
CHECKING/ADDING GASOLINE
Check the gas gauge/cap to be sure there is
enough gasoline to complete the job. To add
gasoline, remove the gas gauge/cap. Refer
to your engine manual for gasoline recom¬
mendations. Install and hand tighten the gas
gauge/cap.
CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID
LEVEL
There are two fluid levels that must be
checked. The Hydrostatic Transmission and
the Differential fluid level. Proceed as fol¬
lows.
Hydrostatic Fluid Level
1. Allow tractor to cool after operation.
Fluid must be cool for an accurate
check.
2. Raise the seat deck.
3. The fluid level is visible in the reservoir
(figure 12) without removing cap. The
level should be at COLD level mark. If
not, go to step 4.
Figure 12. Hydrostatic Reservoir
A. Reservoir
4. Remove the reservoir cap and add to
cold level mark. Ask your dealer or refer
to Common Replacement Parts section
of this manual for recommended fluid.
If the existing oil is black or milky, see
your dealer to determine cause.
5. It will take a while for the oil to seep
thru a filter screen into the transmis¬
sion. Check the level again after operat¬
ing tractor a few times. If level is
consistently low, see your dealer to
check for leaks.
Differential Fluid Level
1. The check plug is located on the front of
the differential. For this reason, it would
be easier to check the fluid in the spring
before installing the mower or in the fall
after removing the mower.
2. Remove the check plug (A, figure 1) by
turning counterclockwise. If the level is
at the bottom of the hole, the fluid level
is OK. If not, add oil. Ask your dealer or
refer to Common Replacement Parts
section of this manual for recommended
oil.
3. Reinstall the check plug.
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