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about once a week. The charger may be used more often if
necessary to keep the battery charged so it will turn the
engine easily. Disconnect the charger before starting the
engine. When the tractor is not in use, increased life will
result if the charger is connected for 12-24 hours every 2
or 3 weeks to keep the battery fully charged. (Figure 4).
8. Power Take-Off Clutch: The power take-off clutch con¬
trols power to attachments such as a mower or snow
blower which are driven by the engine pulley. The clutch
operates by engaging or disengaging the front pulleys with
the implement drive belt to increase or decrease tension.
To engage the drive, slowly push the lever forward and
down all 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 regulated with the transmission and the foot pedal.
9. Lift Lever: (Optional) The lift lever is used for lifting
the rotary mower or other implements out of the operat¬
ing 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 rear¬
ward as required and locked in position. The mower may
be held in the raised position with the hook provided if
the tractor is not equipped with the lift lever. See Figure 5.
FIGURE 5
BEFORE STARTING
Though your Simplicity dealer may have performed the
before starting checks listed below, we suggest you person¬
ally 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 PSI. Before operating, reduce pressure in all
tires. The front tires 12 to 15 PSI and rear 6 to 8 PSI.
2. Engine Oil: Be sure the oil in the engine crankcase is at
the proper level. See your Briggs and Stratton manual and
page 9 of this manual. (Figure 6.)
FIGURE 6
3. Transmission Oil: Check the transmission to insure it is
filled with oil to the proper level.
See page 9 of this man¬
ual for type and weight of oil to use. (Figure 7).
FIGURE 7
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 GASO¬
LINE). Store gasoline in small quantities as prolonged
storage produces gum. (See page 3 item 3 of this manual.
(Figure 8).
FIGURE 8
CAUTION
GASOLINE
IS
HIGHLY
INFLAMMABLE.
AVOID
OVERFILLING AND WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL.
ALLOW NO OPEN FLAME, SMOKING OR MATCHES
NEAR THE AREA WHEN REFUELING.
5. Battery (Electric Start Models): Be sure the battery is
filled to the proper level with electrolyte and the vent
holes on each cap are open. See page 3. Charge as required
before attempting to start. See page 3, Item 7.
6. Lubrication: Lubricate all grease fittings and oil lubri¬
cation points as shown in the "Maintenance" section of
this manual on page 9.
7. Attachments: Read and become familiar with the
ATTACHMENTS MANUAL which refers to attachments
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