Simplicity 759 3415H - Instruments and Controls

Figure 1. Tractor instrument panel as seen from the operators position on tractor seat.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-HOW TO
UNDERSTAND AND USE THEM
Picture yourself seated on your Landlord or Sovereign trac¬
tor. Before starting the engine^ lets learn how to understand
and use the instruments and controls. The paragraphs refer¬
ring to the instruments and controls are illustrated on fig'
ures 1 through 5.
IGNITION SWITCH: (Figure 1, item E) To actuate the
ignition switch first insert the ignition key as shown. When
the key is turned clockwise to the first position, the ignition
is ON. In the ON position the lights, hourmeter, etc. wQl op¬
erate. Turn the key clockwise past the ON position to the
START position to actuate the starter. THE HYDROSTA¬
TIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER MUST BE IN
THE NEUTRAL POSIT I ON AND THE POWER TAKE OFF
CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER MUST BE IN THE DISEN¬
GAGED POSITION BEFORE THE STARTER WILL AC¬
TUATE. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Return
the key to the vertical position to stop the engine* CAU¬
TION: ALWAYS REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN
CLEANING, ADJUSTING, OR SERVICING THE TRAC¬
TOR OR ANY ATTACHMENT OR WHEN LEAVING THE
VEHICLE UNATTENDED.
CHOKE CONTROL KNOB: (Figure 1, item DjThe
choke control knot may be pulled out to increase the
amount of fuel entering the engine for starting and cold
weather warmup. When starting a cold engine in cold wea¬
ther pull the choke all the way out. Some choke may be re¬
quired to start the engine when the air temperature is above
70 degrees F or while the engine is still warm from being
recently rum After the engine has started, push the choke in
slowly. In cold weather it may be necessary to leave the
choke pulled out slightly for three or four minutes while the
engine warms up. NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE WITH
THE CHOKE OUT AFTER IT HAS HAD SUFFICIENT
TIME TO WARM UP - ABOUT 5 MINUTES SHOULD BE
SUFFICIENT EVEN IN COLD WEATHER.
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