Before Starting - Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 Operator's Manual

gage the drive, slowly push the lever forward and down alt
the way to the engaged position. To disengage the power
take-off drive, pull the lever completely to the rear. The
engine should be running at three fourths to full throttle
when the power take-off is engaged to absorb the initial
effect of the added load. Tractor ground speed can be regu¬
lated with the transmission throttle. (The power take-off
must be disengaged for the starter to operate.)
10. Lift Lever: The lift lever is used for lifting the rotary
mower or other implements out of the operating position
so they can be transported. The implement is connected to
the lift lever either with a lift chain or a lift link to the
front or rear of the tractor. The thumb button on top of the
handle is pressed to disengage the latch from the quadrant
so the lever can be moved forward or rearward as required
and locked in position. See the attachment book for speci¬
fics on how the /ever is to be used on your particular im¬
plements. All attachments pull back on lift lever to raise and
release forward to lower. Attachment when lowered operate
in a float position. Lift lever will lock only in the raised
position.
BEFORE STARTING
Though your dealer may have performed the before starting
check listed below, we suggest you personally 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.
1. Tire Inflation: The tractor is shipped with all tires in¬
flated to 25 P.S.S. Before operating, reduce pressure in all
tires. The front tires 12 to 15 P.S.l. and rear 6 to 8 P.S.I.
2. Engine Oil: Be sure the oil in the engine crankcase is at
the proper level. See your Briggs and Stratton manual and
page 10 (Figure 3) of this manual.
3. Transmission Oil: Check the transmission to insure it is
filled with oil to the proper level. See page 11 of this man¬
ual for type and weight of oil to use. (Figure 4)
4. Fuel Supply: Check the fuel supply. Fill tank complete¬
ly with clean, fresh, leaded or non-leaded "Regular" grade
automotive gasoline. (Do not mix oil with gasoline). Store
gasoline in small quantities as prolonged storage produces
gum. See page 12.tern 6 of this manual. (Figure 5)
Figure 4
CAUTION
Gasoline is highly inflammable. Avoid overfilling and
wipe up any spilled fuel. Allow no open flame, smok¬
ing or matches near the area when refueling.
5. Battery: Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level
with electrolyte and the vent holes on each cap are open.
See page 11.
6. Lubrication: Lubricate all grease fittings and oil lubrica¬
tion points as shown in the "Maintenance" section of this
manual on page 10.
7. Attachments: Read and become familiar with the AT¬
TACHMENT MANUAL which refers to attachments you
will be using with your tractor. IMPORTANT: If you are
using a rotary mower with your tractor, the front to rear
height adjustment must be checked. See the Rotary Mower
Attachment Manual.
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