Simplicity SOVEREIGN 3416S - Pre-Operation Procedures; Before Operating the Tractor; Engine Operation

thrower or a snow plow and dozer blade independently of
center or rear mounted attachments. A good example is
using the rotary tiller and dozer blade in leveling a ground
surface. Both attachments can be mounted to the tractor -
at the same time, and the operator can conveniently raise
or lower each of them from the tractor seat.
BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR
Though your Simplicity Dealer may have performed the be¬
fore starting checks listed below, we suggest that you per¬
sonally check each one so that you will became familiar with
them and also to insure that your tractor is ready to operate
the first time you use it.
TIRE INFLATION: The tires should be checked end
inflated to the proper pressure before operating. Front tires
should have 12 to 15 PSI of air and rear tires 6 to G PSI of
air.
CRANKCASE OIL: Before starting the engine, insure
the engine crankcase is filled with the correct grade and
weight of oil. See page 15 in the Maintenance section of this
manual for instructions on checking the oil and the correct
oil to use.
FUEL SUPPLY: Till the fdel tank completely with
clean fresh leaded or non-leaded regular grade automotive
gasoline. (Do not mix oil with gasoline). Premium gaso¬
lines are not recommended as they increase carbon deposits
in the engine. CAUTION: GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAM¬
MABLE. NEVER ALLOW ARTICLES SUCH AS LIGHTED
MATCHES, OR CIGARETTES, WHICH COULD CAUSE
IT TO IGNITE NEAR OPEN GASOLINE CONTAINERS.
DO NOT OVERFILL. WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL. BE
SURE THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING AND HAS BEEN
ALLOWED TO COOL BEFORE ADDING FUEL.
BEVEL GEAR BOX OIL: See figure SI. Remove
the pipe plug (A) from the elbow at the rear of the gear
case. Oil should be present at the bottom of the filler elbow.
If it is not, add 90 weight transmission oil until It is visible
in the bottom of the elbow.
Al R CLEANER: Insure that the air cleaner is in place
and properly sealed. If it is dirty, cleaner replace it accord¬
ing to the instructions on page 15, in the Maintenance sec¬
tion of this manual,
BATTERY: Check the battery to be sure it is filled to
the proper level with electrolyte and the vent holes in each
of the filler caps are open. See page IS in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
TRANSMISSION OIL: Seefigure30. Remove the
pipe plug (A) to check the oil. The oil should be level with
the bottom of the threads^ If it is not, add 90 weight trans-
mission oil until it is level with the bottom of the hole
threads.
LUBRICATION: Lubricate all grease zerks and pivot
points according to the Every 25 Hour Maintenance in¬
structions on page 14 of this manual. A pisto-Luber grease
gun specially designed for this purpose is available from your
Simplicity dealer.
ATTACHMENTS: Read and become familiar with the
Owners Manual for any attachments you arc using with
your tractor.
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS: The seat should be adjusted
so the operator can comfor tably depress the clu rch and brake
pedals while sitting back in the seat. See page 9 in the Ad¬
justment section of this manual if the seat requites adjusting.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Refer to the Instruments and Controls section beginning
on page 2 of this manual for the Location and use of the in¬
struments and controls. CAUTION: IT IS DANGEROUS
TO START THE TRACTOR UNLESS YOU ARE SEATED
IN THE TRACTOR SEAT. Insure that the power take off
clutch control lever (s) are in the disengaged position, and
the transmission shift lever is in the neutral START position
2. Move the engine speed control lever to midway between
slow and fast,
3. Pull the choke knob out. In cold weather pull it all the
way out. In warmer weather or when starting an engine wErich
is still warm from recent operation less choke will be re¬
quired.
4. Depress the clutch brake pedal and hold it down to dis-
cngige the transmission drive. Although the engine may be
started without disengaging the clutch, in cold weather it
will start easier with the clutch disengaged since the starting
motor will not have to turn the transmission in addition to
the engine.
5. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the right past the ON
position to the START position to actuate the starter mo¬
tor, As you turn the key, check the Generator warning
light to see that it is functioning properly.
6. When the engine starts, release the key and allow it to re
turn to the ON position. Slowly push the choke in. After
the engine has run for a few minutes it should not require
any choking. If the engine does not start after about 10 sec¬
onds of cranking it may be receiving too rich a fuel mixture.
Push the choke in and try again. The engine may not need to
be choked when starting it in warm weather or if it has been
operated recently.
7. Release the clutch brake pedal as soon as the engine is
running smoothly.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Move the engine speed control lever to the SLOW position.
2- If the tractor has been operating under full load, allow
the engine to idle for about a minute to reduce the engine
temperature. Stopping a hot engine too suddenly can dam¬
age engine parts,
3. Turn the ignition Key counter-clockwise to the vertical
position to stop the engine.
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use of
the tractor.
CONTROLLING TRACTOR GROUND SPEED
Tractor ground speed can be controlled by the position of
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