Simplicity SOVEREIGN 3415S - Page 19

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Figure 26. Air cleaner with cover removed on left side of
engine.
squeeze it to distribute the oil evenly,
4. Install the foam precleaner as shown in figures 26 and 27.
5. See figure 25. Replace the air Gleaner cover (C) and fas¬
ten it securely with wing nut (B),
LUBRICATE GREASE FITTINGS: Your tractor
has 7 grease fittings which should be lubricated every 25
hours with multi-purpose lithium base gun grease. Wipe the
fitting clean and lubricate each one with five shots of greesu d
or until the grease is seen being forced from the bearing.
When operating under extremely wet or dusty conditions,
Lubricate more often. The grease fittings are located as fol¬
lows:
LOCATION
Left Spindle
Right Spindle
Clutch-brake Pedal
Steering Bracket
Right Axle Hub
Right Axla
Shuttle Drive
ILLUSTRATION
Figure 25, Item D
Figure 28, Item A
Figure 28, Item B
Figure 29, Item A
Figure 30, Item A
Figure 31, Item A
Figure 31, Item B
Figure 28, Right front corner of tractor;
LUBRICATE PIVOT POINTS: Every 25 hours a
film of grease should be placed at the end of the neutral start
safety switch, on the steering gear and on the shuttle drive
brake detent to provide smoother operation and help re¬
duce wear. They are located as follows:
LOCATION ILLUSTRATION
Neutral Safety Start Switch Figure 17, Item C
Steering Gear Figure 29, Item B
Shuttle Drive Brake Detent Figure 10, Items C & D
A few drops of engine oil placed on the tractor pivot points
will help reduce wear and provide smoother operation of the
tractor and its controls. Every 25 hours or more often under
wet or dusty operating conditions, place a few drops of 5AE
SO engine oil on the pivot points, being careful not to get
oil on belts or pulleys as it may cause them to slip. Pivot
points are located as follows:
Figure 29. Steering gear as seen from beneath tractor.
Figure 27. Air cleaner assembly disassembled.
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