Simplicity 759 3415H - Page 6

PARKING BRAKE LOCK: (Figure 2, item C) To lock
the parking brake grasp the lock, and pull it upward and
hack until the handle rests against the foot rest as shown in
figure 2. To release pull the top portion away from the foot
restand down. It should be locked in the up position to pre¬
vent the tractor from rolling whenever the operator leaves
the tractor seat
SPEED CONTROL LEVER: (Figure 3, item A) The
engine speed control lever is used to set the desired engine
speed. The speed control lever should be moved forward a-
way from the operator to increase engine speed or beck to¬
ward the operator to reduce engine speed. Consult the ap¬
propriate section of this manual for specific information on
suggested settings of the engine speed control lever. For ex¬
ample: starting the engine, page 5. Controlling tractor
ground speed page 8, and the Operation Chart on page 8.
POWER TAKE OFF CONTROL LEVER: (Figure 3,
item B) This power take off lever controls power to center
or rear mounted attachments such as a mower or rotary til¬
ler which are driven by the power take off. Pull the lever up
and move it forward until it snaps over center to engage the
power take off. Pull it hack and down to disengage. The trac¬
tor engine should be running at 1/2 to full engine speed when
the power take off is engaged to absorb the added load.
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE POWER TAKE
OFF, AND WAIT UNTIL ALL ATTACHMENTS HAVE
STOPPED MOVING BEFORE LEAVING THE TRACTOR
SEAT* THE POWER TAKE OFF CONTROL LEVER
MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE THE ENGINE WILL
START*
MANUAL LIFT LEVER: (Figure 3, item C) The lift
lever is used for lifting mounted attachments, such as the
rotary mower, or the tiller out of the operating position so
they can be transported. You can also regulate the operating
height of attachments, such as the grader blade, and snow
thrower, by using the notches and pin holes provided. The
thumb button (D) on top of the handle is provided to dis¬
engage the catch from the quadrant so the lever can be
moved forward or back as desired and locked into position.
See the owners manual for any attachment you may be us¬
ing with the tractor for specific information on how the lift
lever should .be used.
DUAL LIFT LEVER: (OPTIONAL) (Figured
item A) The dual lift lever provides a convenient means of
operating a front mounted attachment such as a snow
thrower or a mow plow and dozer blade independently of
center or rear mounted attachments. A good example is if
you wish to use the rotary tiller and the snow plow and do¬
zer blade in preparing a seed bed. Both attachments can be
mounted to the tractor at the same time, and the operator
can conveniently raise or lower each of them from the trac¬
tor seat.
GEAR SHIFT LEVER: (Figure 5, item A) The gear
shift lever located at the rear of tractors equipped with the
hydrostatic transmission is used to disengage the trans¬
mission from the rear axle. With the lever in the N EUTRAL
position, the tractor may be moved without engine power*
CAUTION: WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS MOVED
TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION THE BRAKES WILL NOT
FUNCTION. NEVER DISENGAGE THE SHIFT LEVER
IF TRACTOR IS ON AN INCLINE UNLESS THE TIRES
ARE PROPERLY BLOCKED. BE SURE THE TRACTOR
ENGINE IS STOPPED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO EN¬
GAGE OR DISENGAGE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER,
To engage, move the kver to the vertical position, as shown
in Figure 5 until it maps into the spring clip. Disengage the
shift lever by raising the spring lock up and pushing the
shift lever to the right as shown in figure 3D.
Figure 3* Controls on [eft side of tractor.
Figure A Dual lift lever.
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