Simplicity SOVEREIGN 3416S - Operating Conditions and Travel; Tractor Travel Operations; Environmental Operating Conditions; Storage and Protection

the transmission shift lever and/or the engine speed control
lever or for short periods by the shuttling drive lever.
ENGINE SPEED
Attachments driven by the power take off operate best at a
particular speed. The engine speed control should be ad¬
justed to set the attachment speed for the operation being
performed and the tractor transmission used to control tra¬
vel speed. The engine speed control is one means for con¬
trolling ground speed when pulling light loads or transport¬
ing the tractor.
TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER
See the chart on page 7 for selecting the gear recommended
for performing various jobs.
Operations such as snow throwing or lawn revitalizing can
be performed more quickly by using a low forward speed
and higher reverse speed. First and third gears are opposite
each other and it is simple*to ''flip shift" with the shutting
speed control in neutral using first for forward and third
for reverse.
STARTING TRACTOR TRAVEL
Assure yourself that the area in which you are going to drive
the tractor is free of obstructions. Insure the shuttle drive
control lever is in the NEUTRAL position, then shift the
four-speed transmission into the desired gear. It is not nec¬
essary to depress the dutch'brake pedal to shift gears if the
shuttle drive control lever is in the neutral position.
Release the parking brake and look around to insure there
are no obstructions in your path. To start the tractor in mo¬
tion, move the shuttle drive control lever SLOWLY forward
or back from the neutral position until it locks in the for¬
ward or reverse position.
STOPPING TRACTOR TRAVEL
Tractor motion may be stopped either with the shuttle drive
control lever or the clutch-brake pedal. To stop the tractor
forward travel use the shuttle drive control lever, move the
lever to the NEUTRAL position and then slowly toward
the REVERSE position. As soon as the tractor stops mov¬
ing, place the shuttle drive control Lever in neutral* If you
wish to stop the tractor while It is moving in reverse, push
the shuttle drive lever past neutral slowly toward the for¬
ward position.
Iu emergencies or If both hands are required on the steering
wheel, depress the clutch-brake pedal to stop the tractor.
Before leaving the tractor seat, shut off the engine, set the
parking brake, and remove the ignition key.
HOT WEATHER OPERATION
When operating the tractor at temperatures above 75°F pay
particular attention to the following items to prevent dam¬
age.
1. Keep the engine cooling fins and fan screen dean and
free of obstruction which would decrease air flow to and
from the engine. See page 14 for cleaning instructions*
2. Insure that you are using the proper grade and weight of
oil in the engine for the temperature where the tractor is be¬
ing used, Check the oil level each time you 511 the fuel tank.
00 NOT OVERFILL THE CRANKCASE - ENGINE
OVERHEATING MAY RESULT.
3* Check the battery water level more frequently than every
25 hours which is recommended under normal conditions.
High temperatures cause faster evaporation of water from
the battery.
4. Remove the carburetor heat deflector used with the snow
thrower or dozer blade.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
When the tractor is being used in temperatures below 30QF,
check the following items closely:
1. Use the correct grade and weight of oil for the temperature
conditions. Change the oil only when the engine is warm. If
an unexpected temperature drop occurs when the engine is
filled with summer oil, before starting the engine, move the
tractor to a warm Location until the oil will flaw freely.
2. Use fresh fuel. Fill the fuel tank after each days use to
protect against moisture condensation.
3. Disengage the clutch when starting the engine.
4. Install the heat deflector furnished with the snow throw¬
er or dozer blade if these attachments are to be used.
DUSTY OPERATING CONDITIONS
When the tractor is operated in dusty or dirty conditions
check the following items closely:
1. Keep the engine fan screen and cooling fins clean and
free of materials which will decrease air flaw.
2. Service the air cleaner more frequently, Dean or replace
it as often as necessary to allow air to How to the carburetor
freely.
3. Change the engine oil more frequently* The oil should be
changed mote often than every 25 hours as is recommended
und& normal conditions. In extremely dusty conditions,
change every ID operating hours.
OUT OF SERVICE PROTECTION (Storage)
When the tractor is to be stored without use for a month or
longer, the following precautions should be taken to insure
your tractor will be ready to go when you need it:
1. Unless you wish to run the tractor until the fuel tank is
empty, add a good brand of gasoline stabilizer. This additive,
Stabil, available from your Simplicity dealer, prevents form¬
ation of gum and varnish for up to one year, providing easier
starting and a cleaner fuel system.
2 Drain and refill the engine crankcase while the engine is
warm. Tie a tag on the tractor indicating what grade and
weight of oil was used*
3. Remove the spark plug and pour one ounce (two table¬
spoons) of SAE 30 engine oil into the cylinder* Engage the
starter to turn the engine over a few times^ then reinstall the
spark plug,
4. Clean the air cleaner element as described on page IS, of
the Maintenance instructions.
5* Plug the exhaust outlet to prevent the entrance of mois¬
ture, dirt, bugs, etc.
6. Insure the battery is filled to the proper level with water
and is fully charged. Battery life will be increased if it is re¬
moved and put in a cool dry place and fully charged about
once a month.
7. GreaseaU grease zerks and put oil on the lubrication points