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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S M A N U A L LANDLORD & SOVEREIGN MFG. NO. 655 MFG. NO. 654 MFG. NO. 657 MFG. NO. 653...
- Page 2 Safety Ge”e‘d Read the Operating and Service lnstrudfions carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of fhe equipment. Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction. Do not carry passengers. Keep the area of operafion clear of all persons, particularly small children.and pets.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
(if requested), and is found to be defective upon examination at the factory. This warranty 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 MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE. - Page 4 Know the controls and how to stop quickly -- READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL. . Do not allow children or young teenagers to Operate hicle or adults to operate it without proper inStrUCtion. . Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe distance away.
- Page 5 SlMPLIClTY O F F E R S OPERATION Easy to get on and off. Full length foot rest is convenient step. Controls are out~of the way. Quick, simple starting. High capacity battery. Key-control- led electric starter/generator. Easy steering. Large steering wheel and gear reduction pro- vide low steering effort.
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Page 6: Operation
If it does not, the generator a voltage regu- lator, is not functioning properly. Check the generator belt adjustment (see adj. page 11). See your Simplicity dealer if the light will not go out after the belt is adjusted. - Page 7 ;.:7 ..~.. .~:: FIGURE 3 ATE THE LIGHTS FOR OVER 10 MINUTES WHEN THE GENERATOR LIGHT IS ON OR THE BATTERY MAY DISCHARGE ENOUGH SO IT WILL NOT START THE ENGINE. 6. Fuel Gauge and Filler Cap: of fuel in the tank. Turn the cap counterclockwise to re- move for adding gasoline.
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Page 8: Before Starting ~6
.815 M P H Though your Simplicity dealer may have performed the before starting checks listed below, we suggest you per- To lock the parking brake, grasp... - Page 9 sonally check each one so that you will become familiar with them and also to insure that your tractor is ready to go the first time you use it. The tractor is shipped with all tires in- 1. Tire Inflation: flated to 25 PSI.
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Page 10: Starting The Engine
using + rotary mower with your tractor, the front to rear height adjustment must be checked. .~.; :.: : FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Insure that the power take-off is disengagtid the lever to the rear and down. If your tractor has attach- ments mounted, be sure the power drives to them are dis- engaged. -
Page 11: Stopping The Engine
FIGURE 16 4. Move the engine speed control lever forward about l/3 of the way. (See figure 17). FIGURE 17 Pull the choke lever out all the way. (See figure 17). 6. Turn the ignition key clockwise (See figure 17) and hold until the engine starts, then release. -
Page 12: Starter-Generator 1
3. Disengage the power-take-off clutch and lower any at- tachments to the ground. 4. If the engine has been working under full load, allow the engine to idle about a minute before turning the igni- tion key counterclockwise to the off position. 5. -
Page 13: Safety Interlock 1
The Landlord and Sovereign tractors have been designed for easy accessability to areas which need to be reached in making adjustments and performing maintenance. The un- derside of the frame has been left open to provide easy ac- cess to areas requiring lubrication, adjustment or repairs. The tractor hood is hinged at the front by two spring load- ed bolts. -
Page 14: Variable Speed Drive 1
starter will actuate. If difficulty is experienced in moving the shift lever through the neutral position, raise the switch until the shift lever moves easily. Place a film of grease on the end of the safety interlock to reduce friction and wear. -
Page 15: Brake Adjustment, Foot Pedal 1
.;..~.. FIGURE 23 Replace the spark plug wire and start the engine. Move the control lever from slow to fast and check your adjust- ments. Repeat steps 1 through 6 if not correct. 8. Place the variable speed lever in the high (7) position and adjust the two locknuts so there is l/8”... -
Page 16: Brake Adjustment, Parking 1
VARIABLE SPEED BkAKE ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 26 Brake Adjustment, Parking: The parking brake and adjusted independentally of the foot brake. It is found at the rear of the left footrest on tractors with variable speed transmissions and the right footrest on tractors e- quipped with hydrostatic transmission. -
Page 17: Maintenance 1
MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance of your Simplicity tractor will great- ly increase its useful life and reduce repair costs. A wide variety of attachments and accessories permit use of your tractor throughout the year. BECAUSE YOUR TRACTOR IS A MULTI-SEASON TOOL, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SERVICE THE ENGINE FOR THE SEASON IN WHICH IT WILL BE OPERATED. - Page 18 FIGURE 31 There are six grease zerks on 4. Lubricate Grease Fittings: the tractor located as follows: two on the front spindles and one on the steering bearing housing, power take-off, right rear axe1 and clutch. Give each zerk about 3 shots of automotive type grease every 25 hours.
- Page 19 FIGURE 37 FIGURE 38 7. Check the Transmission Oil Level (Variable Speed Remove the plug at the right rear of the Transmission): transmission. See figure 39. The oil should be level with the bottom of this hole. If necessary add SAE 90 trans. mission oil.
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Page 20: Every 100 Hours 1
just before charging to mix the solution. DO NOT OVER FILL THE BATTERY. FIGURE 41 Front 12-15 PSI and Check the Air Pressure Tires: Rear 6-8 PSI. EVERY 100 HOURS OR ONCE A YEAR clean or replace and set the gap 1. -
Page 21: Starting After Storage 1
REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for your Simplicity equipment should be purchased from your Simplicity dealer. Be prepared to give him the tractor name, model and the ID number found on the plate pictured below. USE ONLY SIMPLICITY BELTS AND BLADES. -
Page 22: Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS MAKE MODEL NO. NUMBER OF CYLINDERS CRANK SHAFT PLANE HORSEPOWER (AT 3600 RPM) PISTON DISPLACEMENT BORE STROKE CYLINDER MATERIAL EXHAUST VALVE AND SEAT VALVE ROTATORS SYNCHRO BALANCED (85% Horizontally, 60% Vertiaally) GOVERNOR TYPE LUBRICATION STARTING (Key Controlled with Solenoid) VOLTAGE REGULATOR BATTERY PROTECTION... -
Page 23: Speed Transmission
High Pressure Relief Valve: Filter Cast Iron Housing Hardened Spur Gears, Rolling Contact Bearings SAE 90 Gear Oil - l-l/Z Quarts TRANSMISSION Simplicity Synchronized Variable Speed Sheaves and 3 Speed Spur Gear Transmission ,815 to 1.56 MPH 1st GEAR 2.04 to 3.65 MPH 2nd GEAR 3.36 to 6.1 MPH... - Page 24 OVERALL WIDTH (Less Attachmenrs) OVERALL HEIGHT TO TOP OF STEERING WHEEL OVERALL HEIGHTTO TOP OF HOOD WHEEL OVERALL HEIGHT TO TOP OF HOOD CLOSED WHEEL BASE Simplicity Cast Iron Bevel Type, Hardened Steel Rolling Contact SAE 90, Capacity 1 Quart Simplicity Drawn Steel Spur Type.
- Page 25 READ FRONT (Inside Tires) TREAD REAR (Inside Tires) TURNING RADIUS TIRES, FRONT,Size TYPE AND INFLATION PRESSURE TREAD TIRES, REAR, Size NET WEIGHT SIDE HILL AND UPHILL OPERATION GROUND CLEARANCE, FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL /RAWBAR CENTER OF FRAME ATTACHMENT MOUNTING (Front and Center) REAR ATTACHMENT LIFT...
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Page 26: Accessories
ACCESSaRIES MFG. NO. 574 .MFG. NO. 673 MFG. NO. 504 MFG. NO. 686 MFG. NO. 685 MFG. NO. 689 MFG. NO. 466 . . , MFG. NO. 280 MFG. NO. 617 MFG. NO. 536 MFG. NO. 449 MFG., NO. 668 MFG.
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