Simplicity 9518 Series User Manual

OPERATING CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (Figure 19)
The operator of a tractor must familiarize himself with
the various controls and instruments provided for its
operation. Although many of these controls are similar
to those of other tractors, there are important dif¬
ferences and it is not wise regardless of previous ex¬
perience to operate tractor before fully understanding
purpose and function of each control and instrument.
TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT (Figure 19)
This light will glow when engine coolant temperature
is too hot to operate. If it glows while operating con¬
tinue to run engine with no load and low idle to cool
engine. Check radiator for trash.
ALTERNATOR WARNING LIGHT (Figure 19, Item 8)
The alternator warning light is located at top of legend
panel. It will light whenever the alternator is not charg¬
ing. The light will glow as soon as key is turned to run
and should go out after engine starts. If it does not,
stop engine and determine cause and correct.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT (Figure 19,
Item 8)
This light is located in the upper R.H. corner of legend
panel and will glow red when the engine oil pressure is
below normal. If light comes on during engine opera¬
tion, stop to determine cause and correct. It should
glow when the key switch is turned to “RUN”. It does
not indicate the engine oil level. If light fails to glow
when key switch is turned on, determine the cause and
correct before starting engine. Check for burnt out
light bulb or loose wires.
OPERATION METER (Figure 19, Item 9)
The operation meter is located on L.H. side of instru¬
ment panel. It records hours of engine operation and
registers engine speed in RPM. It also has a mark to in¬
dicate standard P.T.O. speed. The operation meter
runs only when the engine is running.
KEY SWITCH (Figure 19, Item 5)
The key switch controls the starting circuits and the
instruments and gauges on the control panel. It must
be in the “RUN” position to permit the starting circuits
to operate and the warning lights to function. When key
is turned to left to “OFF” it can be removed to prevent
starting engine. The key switch must be “ON" to oper¬
ate the tractor lights.
WARNING LIGHT CHECK (Figure 19, Item 8)
Each time the engine is started, be sure to check that
all warning lights are functioning. When key switch is
turned to “RUN” the alternator warning light and the
engine oil pressure warning light should come on.
Then when the engine is started, these lights shouldgo
out.
If warning lights do not light under these conditions,
check the cause and make the necessary repairs until
they work correctly. DO NOT operate tractor with non¬
functioning warning and indicator lights.
FOOT THROTTLE (Figure 19, Item 2)
The foot throttle is located on R.H. platform. If throttle
lever is set at less than full throttle, foot throttle can
be used to increase engine speed for as long as
desired, and then return it to the original setting. The
foot throttle will not run engine any faster than speed
obtained with throttle lever in full fast position.
LIGHT SWITCH (Figure 19, Item 6)
This switch has three positions:
No. 1 position (counterclockwise) is “OFF”.
No. 2 position lights the front road lights, instrument
panel light, red tail light and flashing warning lights.
No. 3 position lights the front road lights and instru-
ment panel light._
Switch
Front Road Lights Red Tail Light
Position Instrument Panel
Flashing Warning
Light Lights
1 OFF OFF
2 ON ON
3 ON
OFF
ENGINE CLUTCH PEDAL (Figure 19, Item 10)
Depress engine clutch pedal while starting engine,
shifting transmission into gear or changing from one
gear to another, also to engage and disengage P.T.O.
lever.
AVOID using engine clutch pedal as a foot rest.
BRAKE PEDALS (Figure 19, Item 3)
They may be operated individually to aid in turning or
operated together when stopping the movement of
tractor.
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Simplicity 9518 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	9518 Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English