Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 - OPERATION; CONTROLS AND HOW TO USE THEM

OPERATION
CONTROLS AND HOW TO USE THEM
Picture yourself seated on your tractor. Before starting the
engine, let's learn how to use each of these safe, easy to
reach controls. {The numbers on the Figures 1 & 2 cor¬
respond to the paragraph numbers below.)
1. Ignition Switch: When turned clockwise to the first posi¬
tion the ignition is turned on. Turn past this position to
actuate the starter. (If the starter does not actuate, be sure
the shift lever is in neutral and the power take-off disen¬
gaged.) Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Return
the key to the vertical position to stop the engine.
2. Engine Speed and Choke Control Lever: The engine
speed and choke control should be moved all the way up
for the choke position. Placing the control lever up to the
fast position increases the engine speed and down to the
slow position decreases the engine speed.
3. Ammeter: The dial pointer will move right to the
"Charging" position when energy is being drawn from the
battery. The pointer will normally fluctuate to either side
of the dial center.
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4. Light Switch: (Optional) Place the toggle switch in the
"Up" position to turn on lights. Power for lights is taken
from the engine dual alternator system and not the battery
therefore the light intensity will depend on the engine RPM.
The ignition switch must be in the on position for the lights
5. Fuel Gauge and Filler Cap: The gauge measures the level
of fuel in the tank. Turn the cap counter-clockwise to re¬
move for refueling.
6. Clutch and Brake Pedal: Depressing the pedal will first
disengage the tractor drive clutch. As you continue to de¬
press the pedal the brake will be applied to stop the tractor.
7. Gear Shift Lever: The gear shift lever is used to select
the desired transmission gear speed and direction. There are
three forward and one reverse positions.
First 1.07 MPH
Second 2.45 MPH
Third 3.81 MPH
Reverse 3.81 MPH
The diagram printed on the panel shows the location of
each position. To shift the transmission into first or reverse
from the neutral position, it is necessary to pull UP on the
shift lever to overcdme the force of the shift fork spring.
After you feel the lever pass the spring, push the shift lever
to the left or right and place the transrtiission into reverse or
first gear as you desire. To shift into second or third, push
DOWN on the shift lever from neutral until you fee! it over¬
come the spring, then push it to the left or right until it is
in second or third gear. Do not attempt to move the shift
lever unless the foot pedal (item 7) is depressed and the
tractor is stopped.
8. Parking Brake Lock: To lock the parking brake, grasp
the handle and pull it upward and back until it rests against
the seat deck. To release, pull the top portion away from
the seat deck and push it down. NOTE: Depress foot
pedal before engaging or releasing.
9. Power Take-Off Clutch: The power take-off clutch con¬
trols power to attachments such as a mower or snow throw¬
er which are driven by the engine pulley. The clutch operates
by engaging or disengaging the front pulleys with the im¬
plement drive belt to increase or decrease tension. To en-
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