Congratulations on your purchase of the Simplicity trac- tar. We know you bought this machine to make your lawn and garden work easier. You bought the right machine to do it. So that you can get the very most from your pm- chase, we would consider it a personal favor if you would take time to study this manual before using your tractor and its attachments. It will increase the chance of adding
you to our long list of satisfied customers. Also, before al- lowing others to operate your tractor, be sure they read and understand the safety precautions and operation sec. tion of this manual. For your own safety and that of your family and friends, periodically review the safety tips found on the inside front cover and page two of this man- uai
SIMPLICITY’S NEW EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
The Company warrants Simplicity products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, except the Company makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to tires, engines, generators and voltage regulators, which are warranted by their respective manufacturers. Any part covered by this warranty which is proven defective within one year (45 days for equipment used for rental, municipal or commercial purposes) under normal use, from date of purchase, will be replaced without charge, provided such part is returned to the factory, (if requested), and is found to be defective upon examination at the factory. This warranty does not apply to any Simplicity products altered outside of the Simplicity factory. THE
F O R E G O I N G W A R R A N T Y I S I N L I E U O F A L L O T H E R W A R R A N T I E S , E X P R E S S O R IMPLIED. O F
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE. The Company’s obligation under its warranty is strictly and exclusively limited to the replacement of such parts, and in no event shall the Company be liable for any other damages, whether direct. immediate, incidental, special, or consequential. Simplicity Manufacturing Company, Inc., reselves the right to modify or change specifications without prior notification. There are no warranties which extend beyond the description of any Simplicity product.
OWNER’S MANUAL
LANDLORD
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SOVEREIGN
MFG. NO. 855
MFG. NO. 854
MFG. NO. 857
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:..
WARRANTY |
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| 1 | |
SAFETY | INFORMATION | 2 | ||
FEATURES |
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| 3 | |
OPERATION |
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| 4 | |
CONTROLS AND HOW TO USE THEM | 4 | |||
BEFORE | STARTING | ~6 | ||
STARTING | THE ENGINE | 8 | ||
STOPPING THE ENGINE | 9 | |||
CONTROLLING TRACTOR GROUND SPEED | 9 | |||
STOPPING |
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| 9 | |
TROUBLE |
| SHOOTING | 1 0 | |
ADJUSTMENTS | 1 1 | |||
1 1 | ||||
SEAT |
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| 1 1 |
SAFETY | INTERLOCK | 1 1 | ||
P.T.O. CLUTCH & BELT STOPS | 12 | |||
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE | 12 | |||
H Y D R O S T A T I C T R A N S M I S S I O N ’ | 1 3 | |||
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, FOOT PEDAL | 13 | |||
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, PARKING | 1 4 | |||
MAINTENANCE | 15 | |||
EVERY 5 HOURS | 1 5 | |||
EVERY 25 HOURS | 1 5 | |||
EVERY | 100 | HOURS | 18 | |
SERVICE |
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| 1 8 | |
GENERAL |
| REPAIRS | 1 8 | |
OFF SEASON STORAGE | 18 | |||
STARTING | AFTER STORAGE | 1 9 | ||
REPLACEMENT PARTS | 19 | |||
SPECIFICATIONS | 20 | |||
ACCESSORIES | 24 | |||
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