Simplicity 9518 Series User Manual

OPERATING CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS
1. Flashing Warning Light
2. Red Tail Light
3. Red Reflector
4. S.M.V. Bracket
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FIGURE 20 - Rear View
HAND THROTTLE LEVER (Figure 19, Item 1)
Throttle lever to control engine speed is on right side
of instrument panel. “DOWN” is slow idle speed, and
“UP” is full engine speed. Throttle lever can be set at
any position between “SLOW” and “FAST”.
TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER (Figure 19, Item
ID
The transmission gear shift lever is used to select the
forward travel speed to meet varying working condi¬
tions and to shift into reverse gear. The transmission
has three forward speeds. When used in conjunction
with the range shift lever the 3-speed transmission
provides9 forward speeds and three in reverse.
To shift the synchronized gears, depress clutch pedal
and move shift lever to desired forward gear. Stop trac¬
tor motion to shift into reverse.
TRANSMISSION range shift lever (Figure 19, Item 12)
To shift the range shift gears it is necessary to depress
engine clutch pedal and stop all tractor motion. For
ease of shifting range lever the transmission shift
lever should be in one of the transmission gear posi¬
tions. There is no detented neutral in the range shift
lever, therefore never leave the range lever positioned
between range positions.
SLOW MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEM (Figure 20)
CAUTION: ALWAYS make sure that S.M.V.
emblem is VISIBLE from rear when traveling
on public roads.
DIFFERENTIAL LOCKPEDAL (Figure 19)
The differential lock pedal is located near the rear of
R.H. platform. The differential lock pedal is used to
lock differential so both rear wheels must travel at
same speed. This feature is useful when rear wheel-
traction is poor, such as in mud or snow.
The differential lock may be engaged by depressing
pedal whenever desired as long as tractor is traveling
in a straight line. The differential lock is disengaged
by removing foot from differential lock pedal.
CAUTION: Use differential lock only when
traveling in a straight line at low or moderate
speeds. Always disengage it before starting a
turn.
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE LEVER (Figure 19, Item 13)
This lever engages front wheels. Push lever down to
engage and pull lever up to disengage. To shift lever
fully disengage clutch pedal and wait for tractor and
P.T.O. shaft to come to complete stop.
REFLECTORS (Figure 20)
The rear of tractor wheel guards are equipped with two
red reflectors. If these reflectors become damaged or
destroyed, they should be replaced immediately.
FLASHING SAFETY WARNING LAMPS (Figure 20)
The warning lamps, which are located on top of wheel
guards, are controlled by the light switch.
CAUTION: Use safety warning lights when
operating tractor on public roads day or night
unless prohibited by law.
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Simplicity 9518 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	9518 Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English