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- Page 3 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Sovereign Series 18HP Hydro Tractors 48” Mower Decks Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description 1692450 Sovereign, 18HP Hydro 1691219 48” Mower Deck 1692796 Sovereign, 18HP Hydro 1692890 48” Mower Deck, 75th Anv. 1692798 Sovereign, 18HP Hydro w/ PS 1693173 48”...
- Page 4 M A N U F A C T U R I N G , I N C . 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2002 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
- Page 5 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 900 Series 18HP Hydro Tractors 48” Mower Decks Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description 1692452 918H, 18HP Hydro 1691221 48” Mower Deck 1692845 918H, 18HP Hydro 1693419 48” Mower Deck 1692847 918H, 18HP Hydro w/ PS 1692949 918H, 18HP Hydro w/ PS 1692951 918H, 18HP Hydro 1693411...
- Page 6 AGCO-Allis Lawn & Garden Equipment 500 N. Spring Street \ P.O. Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA www.allislawn.com © Copyright 2002 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
- Page 7 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2800 Series 18HP Hydro Tractors 48” Mower Decks Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description 1692503 2818H, 18HP Hydro 1691221 48” Mower Deck 1692849 2818H, 18HP Hydro 1693419 48” Mower Deck 1692852 2818H, 18HP Hydro w/ PS 1692953 2818H, 18HP Hydro w/ PS 1692955 2818H, 18HP Hydro 1693415...
- Page 8 Massey Ferguson Lawn & Garden Equipment is Manufactured and Distributed by Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. 500 N. Spring Street • P.O. Box 997 • Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA www.masseylawn.com © Copyright 2002 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR.......18 cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive General................18 harm. Troubleshooting The Tractor ..........18 Troubleshooting The Mower ..........19 Headlight Bulb Replacement ..........19 © Copyright 2002 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA. TP 100-2004-05-SV-SMA... -
Page 10: Tractor & Mower Identification
Tractor & Mower Identification IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATIONS When contacting your Authorized Dealer for replacement parts, service, or information YOU MUST HAVE THESE NUMBERS. Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 U.S.A. SERIAL Mower Tractor Identification Tag 169XXXX XXXXX Identification Tag Figure 1. -
Page 11: Safety Rules
Safety Rules Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of rider, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. -
Page 12: Service And Maintenance
Safety Rules CHILDREN SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. the presence of children. Children are often attracted to They are flammable and vapors are explosive. the unit and the mowing activity. -
Page 13: Safety Decals
Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- All WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect your tractor and mower should be carefully read and from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment obeyed. -
Page 14: Features & Controls
Features & Controls TRACTOR CONTROLS *2240 Figure 2. Tractor Controls NAME FUNCTION Gasoline Gauge Shows gasoline level and serves as a tank cap Ammeter Shows when battery is being charged or discharged. Clutch/Brake Pedal Disengages clutch when depressed at least halfway. Applies brake when fully depressed. -
Page 15: Safety Interlock System
Features & Controls SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM *2293 Your tractor is equipped with a seat switch safety system that will automatically shut the engine off when the oper- ator leaves the seat with the ground speed control lever in gear or with the PTO engaged. Once the engine has stopped, the electric PTO switch must be turned off after operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine. -
Page 16: Operation
Operation GENERAL Before operating this tractor for the first time, the owner CAUTION should operate in an open area without mowing, to become accustomed to the unit. The right side of the Towing the tractor will cause transmission dam- mower can be used to trim close to objects. Be sure to age. -
Page 17: Stopping The Tractor
Operation STOPPING THE TRACTOR Refer to figure 2. 1. Move ground speed control lever (D) to neutral and depress brake pedal. 2. Switch PTO to off. 3. Move throttle midway between slow and fast position before shutting off engine. 4. To set parking brake depress brake pedal and pull parking brake lever (F) up. -
Page 18: Mower Installation
Operation A. PTO Clutch Lever B. PTO Drive Pulley C. Belt Tensioning Lever D. Mower Drive Belt E. Lift Anchor F. Lift Cable Clevis G. Deflector H. Mower Drive Pulley Mower Hitch Arm Tractor Front Hitch K. Lift Lever L. Front Idler Pulley M. -
Page 19: Mower Removal
Operation 5. Slide the mower under the tractor, then turn the front MOWER REMOVAL wheels to face straight ahead. Use the lift cable pin NOTE: Perform mower removal on a hard, level surface and spring clip to attach the tractor lift cable clevis such as a concrete floor. -
Page 20: Normal Care
Normal Care SCHEDULE The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Every Every Every Safety Items Page 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours *Or Yearly Check safety interlock system. -
Page 21: Lubrication
Normal Care LUBRICATION *2242 Tractor Lubrication Lubricate the tractor as shown in figures 8 -10. When a grease gun is shown, wipe the fitting clean, apply two or three shots of lithium base automotive grease, and wipe off excess grease. When an oil can is shown, wipe the area clean, apply a few drops of oil (SAE 30), then wipe up drips or spills. -
Page 22: Changing Transmission Fluid & Filter
Normal Care *1606 *313 Figure 12. Mower Arbor *2245 Figure 11. Idler Pulley Pivot A. Cover C. Bail Assembly Figure 13. Bevel Gear Box B. Taptite Screws D. Idler Pulley Pivot A. Oil Fill/Check Plug B. Bevel Gear Box *310 CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID &... -
Page 23: Battery Maintenance
Normal Care 5. When fluid has drained out of transmission, install *2247 new filter. Coat gasket on filter with transmission fluid. Screw filter on until it contacts base, then tight- en 1/2 - 3/4 turn more. Do not use any tools to tighten filter. -
Page 24: Servicing The Mower Blades
Normal Care Thin Finishing Nail Figure 18 Balancing The Blade LOOSEN Figure 17. Removing The Blade SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES 1. Remove mower from the tractor. 2. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 3. -
Page 25: Storage
Storage STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as vapor could travel to any ignition source. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting & Repair
Troubleshooting & Repair Engine starts hard or runs poorly. GENERAL 1. Fuel mixture too rich. Clean air filter. Check choke WARNING adjustment (engine speed control). See engine manual. 2. Carburetor adjusted incorrectly. See engine manual. To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only when the engine is 3. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting The Mower
Troubleshooting & Repair Brake will not hold. Excessive mower vibration. 1. Brake is incorrectly adjusted. See Brake Adjustment. 1. Blade mounting screws are loose. Tighten to 50-70 ft.lbs. (74 Nm.). 2. Brake lining worn. Replace. 2. Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent. Check and Engine backfires when shut off. -
Page 28: Battery Service
Troubleshooting & Repair BATTERY SERVICE 6. Charge the battery until fully charged (i.e. until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher WARNING and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). The best method of making certain a battery is fully Keep open flames and sparks away from the charged, but not over charged, is to measure the battery;... - Page 29 Troubleshooting & Repair THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES Starter Starter Switch Switch Jumper Cable Starting Discharged Vehicle Vehicle Battery Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine Block MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Figure 20. Jump Starting Diagram WARNING WARNING Any procedure other than the preceding could For your personal safety, use extreme care when result in:...
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Page 30: Adjustments
Adjustments 1972_SVr1 WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and trac- tor on level ground. SEAT ADJUSTMENT Lever SEAT-SLIDE EQUIPPED MODELS For units equipped with a Seat Slide, See Figure 21. Use the lever under the front of the seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward for best rider comfort. -
Page 31: Clutch/Brake Pedal Adjustment
Adjustments A. Hydrostatic Control Lever B. Parking Brake Handle C. Fender D. Parking Brake Rod E. Jam Nut F. Parking Brake Rod G. Foot Brake Rod Guide H. Jam Nuts Foot Brake Rod Jam Nuts K. Clutch Rod Guide L. Clutch Rod **256 Figure 24. -
Page 32: Leveling The Mower
Adjustments WARNING Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine. Allow all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition key, then disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug. 4. Stop the engine, set the parking brake and raise the seat deck. -
Page 33: Belt Replacement
Belt Replacement *2247 CAUTION To avoid damaging belts, do not pry belts over pulleys. TRACTOR DRIVE BELT See Figure 27. 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine and lock the parking brake. -
Page 34: Specifications
Kohler OHC Overhead Cam, TH18S Motor Fixed Displacement Reversible Axial Type Horsepower 18 HP @ 3600 rpm Hydraulic Fluid Simplicity Multi-Purpose Hydro Transmission Oil Cylinders Reservoir: 3 Qt. Capacity (2.8 L) Bore 3.03 In. (77 mm) Filter: Cartridge w/25 Micron Rating Stroke 2.64 In. -
Page 35: Parts & Accessories
For -SAE 30W 3G/CC (Warm weather 32° & up) 1685659 assistance in any area, see your dealer. • Simplicity Hydro Transmission Oil Case of 12 qts. (Your dealer has 1 qt. cans) 1685516 QTY. -
Page 36: Optional Accessories
Parts & Accessories OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES See your dealer to purchase these items. Dump Cart 36” & 42" Snowthrower PTO Driven Vacuum Collector 38” Tiller Tire Chains Snow Cab Wheel Weights...