Simplicity 759 3415H - Page 5

GENERATOR WARNING LIGHT: (Figure L ItemF)
The generator light will warn you if the generator or voltage
regulator on your tractor is not functioning properly. It is
norrual for the generator light to come on when the ignition
switch is in the OK position and the engine is stopped or
running at low speed. The light should go out when the en¬
gine is tunning at high speeds. If it does not the generator or
voltage regulator is not functioning properly. Check the gen¬
erator belt adjustment as derdcribedon page 14-See your Sim¬
plicity dealer if the light will not go out arter the belt is ad¬
justed.
HOURMETER: (OPTI TjNAL) - (Figure 1, item G) The
hourmeter is designed to record the number of hours the en¬
gine runs. However, since it is electrically operated, it will
run any time the ignition switch is in the ON position even
though the engine may not be running. The hourmeter is use¬
ful in keeping accurate maintenance records, and also a con¬
venient way of telling how much time the tractor has been
used on a particular job.
FUEL GAUGE AND FILLER CAP: (Figure 1, item
A) The fuel gauge indicates thE amount of fuel in the tank.
Before adding fuel, shut off the engine and allow it to cool.
To remove the fuel <^uge and filler cap for adding gasoline,
tum the fuel filler gauge-cap counter-clockwise. The fuel
tank holds approximately 3 gallons - enough for about 3
hours of mowing. Use leaded or non-leaded "regular" grade
automotive gasoline. CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW LIGHT¬
ED CIGARETTES, MATCHES, ETC., AROUND ANY
OPEN GASOLINE CONTAINER. DO NOT OVER FILL;
WIPE UP ANY SPILLED GASOLINE,
LIGHTSWITCH: (Standard equipment on Sovereign;
Optional on Landlord) (Figure 1, item C) The switch should
be moved up to the ON position to turn on the tractor
lights. To prevent the lights from being turned on by un¬
authorized persons, the ignition switch must also be in the
ON position for the lights to operate. To tum the lights off,
push the Light switch down to the OFF position. DO NOT
OPERATE THE LIGHTS FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
(MORE THAN 20 MINUTES) WHEN THE GENERATOR
LIGHT IS ON OR THE BATTERY MAY DISCHARGE
ENOUGH SO IT WILL NOT START THE ENGINE.
POWER LIFTSWITCH: (OPTIONAL) (Figure 1,
item B) The power lift switch controls the electrically oper¬
ated power lift unit. Push the toggle switch forward when
you wish to raise a front center or rear mounted attachment.
Pull it back toward you to lower the attachments. The power
lift will stop and hold in any position when you release the
toggleswitch. The height indicator (Figure 7 T item A) on the
left side of the tractor can be used to determine what posi¬
tion the lift is in. The lift motor will ratchet when it has
reached the end of its travel. Ratcheting is not harmful to
the unit, but you should release the toggle switch as soon as
ratcheting begins to prevent unnecessary wear. If the motor
is allowed to ratchet for an extended period of time, a circuit
breaker will open, disconnecting power to the lift motor. It
will automatically reset after about a minute.
CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL: (Figure 2, itemA)
Depressing the pedal will first disengage the tractor drive
clutch. As you continue to depress the pedal, the brakes will
Figure 2. Controls on right side of tractor
be applied to stop the tractor. CAUTION: THE BRAKES
WILL NOT FUNCTION IF THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER
(Figure 5, Item A) at the rear of the tractor is in the neutral
position.
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL
LEVER: (Figure 2, Item BJThe Hydrostatic transmission
control lever regulates the direction and amount of oil (fluid)
pumped by the hydrostatic transmission pump to drive the
tractor, and is used to control both the direction of travel
and the ground speed of the tractor. NEUTRAL position
for the hydrostatic transmission control lever is as shown
with the back of the control lever resting against the notched
portion of the guide. The hydrostatic transmission control
lever must be in this neutral position for the engine starter
to operate.
To move the tractor FORWARD grip the control lever
squeezing the lock release lever toward the knob and move
the control lever forward. The gear shift lever (Figure 5,
item A) must also be in the drive position for the tractor to
operate. The farther forward from neutral the control lever
is pushed, the faster the tractor will move forward at a given
engine speed. To slow, or stop the tractor when it is moving
forwardj squeeze the lock release lever toward the knob and
pull the control lever rearward slowly toward the neutral
position. You can place the hydrostatic transmission in
neutral from the forward position without watching it by
slightly pushing to the right on the control Lever as it is
moved rearward. The control Lever will stop against the
notched portion of the guide when it reaches neutral.
To move the tractor in REVERSE, squeeze the trigger of the
hydrostatic control lever toward the knob, push the lever to
the left, and pull it back from the neutral position. The far¬
ther back the control lever is moved, the faster the tractor
will travel in REVERSE. To stop the tractor in reverse,
squeeze the trigger toward the knob and move it slowly to
the neutral position. In emergency situations, you may use
the clutch and brake pedal (Figure 2, item A) to stop.
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