Simplicity 759 3415H - Before Operating the Tractors; Starting the Engine

Figure 5. Gear shift disconnect lever.
BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR
Though your Simplicity dealer may have performed the be¬
fore starting checks listed below, we suggest that you per¬
sonally check each one so that you will become familiar with
them and also to insure that your tractor is ready to operate
the first time you use it.
elbow. If it is not, add 90 weight transmission oU until it is
visible in the bottom of the elbow-
Al R CLEANER; Insure that the air cleaner is in place
and properly sealed. If it is dirty, clean or replace it accord¬
ing to the instructions on page 17, in the Maintenance sec¬
tion of this manual.
BATTERY: Check the battery to be sure it is filled to the
proper level with electrolyte and the vent holes in each of
the filler caps are open. See page 19 in the Maintenance sec¬
tion of this manual.
AXLE HOUSING GIL: See figure 30. Remove the pipe
plug (A) to check the gih The oil should he level with the
top of the elbow, if it is not, add 90 weight transmission oil
until it is level with the top of the elbow.
LUBRICATION: Lubricate all grease Zerks and pivot
points according to the evtry 25 hour maintenance instruc¬
tions on page 17 of this manual. A pistoluber grease gun
specially designed for this purpose is available from your
Simplicity dealer.
ATTACHMENTS: Read and become fairui^r with the
Attachments Manual for any attachments you are udng with
your tractor.
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS: The seat should be adjusted so
the operator can comfortably depress the clutch and brake
pedal while sitting back in the seat. See page 10 in the Ad¬
justment section of this manual if the seat requires adjusting.
TIRE INFLATION: The tires should be checked and in¬
flated to the proper pressure before operating. Front tires
should have 12 to 15 PSI of air and rear tires 6 to 8 PSI of
air.
CRANKCASE OIL; Before starting the engine, insure
the engine Crankcase is filled with the correct grade and
weight of oil. See page 15 in the maintenance section of
this manual for instructions on checking the oil and the cor¬
rect oil to use.
FUEL SUPPLY: Fill the fuel tank completely with clean
fresh leaded or non-leaded regular grade automotive gaso¬
line. (Do not mix oil with gasoline}. Premium gasolines are
not recommended as they increase carbon deposits in the
engine.CAUTION: GASOLINE ISHIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
NEVER ALLOW ARTICLES SUCH AS LIGHTED MAT¬
CHES, OR CIGARETTES, WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO
IGNITE NEAR OPEN GASOLINE CONTAINERS. DO
NOT OVERFILL WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL. BE
SURE THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING AND HAS BEEN
ALLOWED TO COOL BEFORE ADDING FUEL.
TRANSMISSION: The transmission ail (fluid) level
should he checked and the transmission filled with Dexron
Automotive Transmission Oil to the oil Level plug. (Figure
31, item A).
TRANSFER GEAR CASE OIL: See figure 31. Re¬
move the pipe plug (D) from the elbow at the rear of the
gear case. Oil should .he present at the bottom of the filler
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Refer to the Instruments and Controls section beginning
on page 2 of this manual for the location and the use of in¬
struments and controls. CAUTION: IT IS DANGEROUS TO
START THE TRACTOR UNLESS YOU ARE SEATED IN
THE TRACTOR SEAT. Insure that the power take off
clutch control lever is in the disengaged position, and the
hydrostatic transmission control lever is in the neutral posi¬
tion.
2. Move the engine speed control lever to midway between
slow and fast.
3. Prill the choke knob out. In cold weather pull it all the
way out. In warmer weather or when starting an engine
which is still warm from recent operation less choke w01 be
required.
4. Depress the dutch brake pedal and hold it down to dis¬
engage the transmission drive. Although the engine may be
started without disengaging the elutebi in odd weather it will
start easier with the dutch disengaged since the starting mo¬
tor will not have to turn the transmission ip addition to the
engine. Also depressing the dutch brake pedal provides ad¬
ditional safety in starting as the tractor can not move for¬
ward or backward unexpectedly when the engine starts.
5. Insert the ignition key and turn It to the right past the ON
position to the START position to engage the starter mo¬
tor. As you turn the key, check the Generator warning light
to see that it is functioning properly.
6. When the engine starts, release the key and allow it to re¬
turn to the ON position. Slowly push the choke in. After
the engine has run for a few minutes it should not require
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