Seat Adjustment; Transmission Purging; Battery Charging - MASSEY FERGUSON Simplicity Lancer Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Seat Slide Adjustment
The seat can also be adjusted forward and back. Move
the lever (A, Figure 21), position the seat as desired, and
release the lever to lock the seat into position.

TRANSMISSION PURGING

Purge the transmission if the unit is excessively noisy or
lacks drive in forward or reverse.
1. Elevate the front end of the tractor using a chain hoist
or floor jack. Support the front of the unit using jack-
stands. Elevate the unit just high enough for the front
wheels to clear the ground.
2. Activate the seat switch, depress the clutch / brake
pedal, and start the engine. After the engine has
started, set throttle to IDLE.
3. Release the brake pedal and fully depress the for-
ward ground speed pedal.
4. While holding the forward ground speed pedal down,
engage and disengage the transmission release
valve lever (B, Figure 21) several times.
5. Fully depress the reverse ground speed pedal.
6. While holding the reverse ground speed pedal down,
engage and disengage the transmission release
valve lever (B) several times.
7. Engage the transmission release valve lever and
stroke the transmission from full forward to full
reverse several times.
8. Lower the tractor and test run for several minutes.

BATTERY CHARGING

WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the
battery; the gasses coming from it are highly
explosive. Ventilate the battery well during
charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the
cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to
replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the
Battery & Cables in the Regular Maintenance Section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the safety rules sections of this book. Charge
the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of
the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte tem-
perature is at least 60° F). Do not charge at a rate high-
er than 10 amps.
Figure 21. Seat Adjustment
A. Seat Adjustment Lever
B. Transmission Release Lever
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A
B