Simplicity 9518 Series User Manual

OPERATING CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS
T-65285
FIGURE 21
T-69370
FIGURE 22
1. P osition Control Lever 2. Seat
3. Rate of Lower Control 4. Gear Shift Lever
FUEL SHUT-OFF CONTROL (Figure 19, Item 16)
The fuel shut-off control is located to right of KEY
SWITCH.
To stop engine, pull and turn to latch the control.
Before starting the engine, unlatch and push the con¬
trol in. Never stop a hot engine. Allow engine to idle for
a few minutes to gradually cool all parts evenly.
POSITION CONTROL LEVER (Figure 21)
The single lever located on R.H. side of operator, con¬
trols the position control system. This lever controls
tractor lift arms relative to tractor. This lever is used to
control working depth of a tool bar not equipped with
gauge wheels.
Select any lift arm height with position control lever to
control working depth of implement.
The position of tractor lift arms is in direct relation
with position of hand lever on quadrant. When hand
lever is moved to rear of quadrant, lift arms will move to
the top of their travel and stay there until hand lever is
moved forward.
If hand lever is moved forward through half of its range,
tractor lift arms will lower to half of their operating
range. The lift arms will always raise when hand lever
is moved rearward, and lower when hand lever is moved
forward.
implement stays in full lift position.
RATE OF LOWER CONTROL (figure 24)
The rate of lower control knob is located on front end of
the hydraulic cylinder under operator’s seat.
This knob is used for controlling rate of lower of tractor
lift arms.
Turning it clockwise decreases the rate of lower, while
turning it counterclockwise increases the rate of lower.
When the knob is turned completely clockwise, lower¬
ing stops and the tractor lift arms cannot be lowered.
When locking the rate of lower valve operate as follows:
1. Set the tractor lift arms at the desired height by
means of the position control lever.
2. Turn the rate of lower control knob completely
clockwise (locking position).
3. Move the position control lever forward slightly.
(At this time, the lift arms will move down slightly
and stop.)
WARNING: When lowering of the implement
could result in personal injury during mainte¬
nance, checking or cleaning of the imple¬
ment, block implement in desired position with suita¬
ble supports.
This lever must be in full reaward position while trans¬
porting implements to or from field, to assure that
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Simplicity 9518 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	9518 Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English