Simplicity 653, 654 manual SlMPLIClTY O F F E R S Y O U

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OPERATION

Easy to get on and off. Full length foot rest is convenient step. Controls are out~of the way.

Quick, simple starting. High capacity battery. Key-control- led electric starter/generator.

Easy steering. Large steering wheel and gear reduction pro- vide low steering effort.

Comfortable foot support Large area foot rests permit changing foot position without resting feet on mower.

Reduced noise and vibration, Enclosed, large vOlUme muffler lowers engine noise. Synchro-balanced engine (Sovereign) and massive frame (Sovereign and Landlord) minimizevibration.

Simple control of engine speed. Single lever has adjustable friction lock.

Choice of ground speed control. Pick from TVwo transmis- sions. Hydrostatic Drive for full range of ground speeds in forward or reverse without clutching. Variable Speed Drive provides s&en speeds in each gear plus flip shift second-

+n-r~~c=r~e shiftinn lbsina clutch.

RELIABILITY

Increased engine life. Briggs & Stratton engine has stellite valves with rotators.

Durable power train. Transmission differential and bevel oear housing are all of hardened gear construction. Roll-

Ying contact bearings sumcrt all moving p21*+

Good traction on sidehills

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ential provides traction on sidehills and ice, yet doesn’t scuff lawns on turns.

Precise attachment po- sitioning. Standard manual lift has not- ched sector for fixed positioninq and a &at cam so attach- merits can follow ground contour.

Simple access to en- gine and power train. Hood unlatches and

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S A F E T Y

Single action stopping. Large clutch/brake pedal has outer lip, retains foot even when icy; declutches in first half of travel and applies brake when depressed further.

Protection from hazardous parts. Belts and drives are shielded. Muffler and exhaust pipe are enclosed by hood and grill.

Unobstructed view. Low profile hood. Headlights illumi- nate wide area, do not reflect from snow thrower.

Easily identified control action. Controls are logicallv grouped and clearly marked as to function and direction.

COMFORT

Soft, comfortable ride. Double bead rim wheels retain tires at Idw air pressure.

Comfortable Seat. Position is adjustable to match opera- tor’s size.

Easy to change oil. Optional e- lapsed time meter indicates when oil

change is required. Oil fill and drain pipes are readily accessible.

No fuse replacement, Automatic reset circuit breaker eliminates fuses.

Differential needs no adjustment. Eight springs and hard- ened wear plates automatically adjust limited slip action.

E Q U I P M E N T

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Contents OPERATOR’S M a N U a L Landlord & Sovereign Safety Landlord Sovereign Protect Yourself and Others When mowing with a tractor mounted mower, mow upSlMPLIClTY O F F E R S Y O U E R a T I O N Controls and HOW to USE ThemPower Take-Off Control Lever The power takeoff lever Before Starting Transmission Oil Hydrostatic Models Remove Starting the Engine Stopping Stopping the EngineControlling Tractor Ground Speed Trouble Shooting Rear Locks Variable Safety Interlock TIC Brake Adjustment Page Every 25 Hours Every 5 HoursFigures 33 Page Every 100 Hours or Once a Year ServiceGENE,RAL Repair OFF Season StorageStarting After Storage Replacement PartsN D L O R D Engine Specifications SovereignVariable Speed Transmission Hydrostatic TransmissionBevel Gear DIMENSIONS’ Sovereign Landlord$OVERElGN ACCESSaRIES