Simplicity SOVEREIGN 3416S - Operation; Instruments and Controls Overview

OPERATION
Figure 1. Tractor instrument panel as seen from the operators position on tractor seat.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-HOW TO
UNDERSTAND AND USE THEM
Picture yourself seated on your Landlord or Sovereign trac-
tor. Before starting the engine, lets leam how to understand
and use the instruments and controls. The paragraphs refer¬
ring to the instruments and controls are illustrated in figures
1 through 4.
IGNITION SWITCH: (Figure 1, item F) To actuate the
ignition switch first insert the ignition key as shown. When
the key is turned clockwise to the first position, the ignition
is ON. In the ON position the lights, hourmeter, etc. will op¬
erate. Turn the key clockwise past the ON position to the
START position to actuate the starter. THE TRANSMIS¬
SION SHIFT LEVER MUST BE IN THE NEUTRAL POSI¬
TION AND THE POWER TAKE OFF CLUTCH CONTROL
LEVER (S) MUST BE IN THE DISENGAGED POSITION
BEFORE THE STARTER WILL ACTUATE* Release the
key as soon as the engine starts. Return the key to the ver¬
tical position to stop the engine. CAUTION: ALWAYS RE¬
MOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN CLEANING, ADJUST¬
ING, OR SERVICING THE TRACTOR OR ANY ATTACH¬
MENT OR WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE UNAT¬
TENDED.
CHOKE CONTROL KNOB: (Figure 1, item E) The
choke control knob may be pulled out to increase the a-
mount of fuel entering the engine for starting and cold wea¬
ther warmup. When starting a cold engine in cold weather
pull the choke all the way out. Some choke may be required
to start the engine when the air temperature is above 70 de¬
grees F or while the engine is still warm from being recently
run. After the engine has started, push the choke in slowly.
In cold weather it may be necessary to leave the choke pulled
out slightly for three or four minutes while the engine warms
up. NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE WITH THE CHOKE
OUT AFTER IT HAS HAD SUFFICIENT TIME TO
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