Simplicity 653, 654 specification

speed when the power take-off is engaged to absorb the initial effort of the added load. ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE P.T.O. AND WAIT UNTIL ALL ATTACHMENTS HAVE STOPPED MOVING BEFORE LEAVING THE TRACTOR SEAT.

: . :

.:,

; . :7

..~..

.~::

FIGURE 3

ATE THE LIGHTS FOR OVER 10 MINUTES WHEN THE GENERATOR LIGHT IS ON OR THE BATTERY MAY DISCHARGE ENOUGH SO IT WILL NOT START THE ENGINE.

6.Fuel Gauge and Filler Cap: The gauge measures the level of fuel in the tank. Turn the cap counterclockwise to re- move for adding gasoline.

7.Hourmeter IOptional): The hourmeter is used to record the number of hours the engine runs, though it will oper- ate any time the ignition switch is ON even if the engine isn’t running.

FIGURE 4

8.Power Take-Off Control Lever: The power takeoff lever

controls power to attachments such as a mower or sickle bar which are driven by the center power take-off unit. Pull the lever up and forward until it snaps over center to engage the P.T.O. Pull it back and down to disengage. The tractor engine should be running at 112 to full engine

FIGURE 5

9.Lift Lever: The lift lever is used for lifting the rotary mower ,or other attachments out of the operating position so they can he transport.ed. By using the notches and pin holes provided in the quadrant, you can regulate the op- erating height of attachments such as the grader blades and snow throwers. The thumb button on top of the handle is pressed to disengage the latch from thequadrant so the lever can be moved forward or back as required and locked in position. Placing the float cam in the “UP” po- sition will allow the lift lever to “float” through any posi- tion as an attachment moves over rough surfaces. SEE THE ATTACHMENT BOOK FOR SPECIFIC INFORMA- TION ON HOW THE LIFT LEVER SHOULD BE USED WITH YOUR ATTACHMENTS.

10.Power Lift Switch (Optionall: The Power Lift Switch

controls the electrically operated power lift unit. Push the toggle switch forward when you wish to raise a center or rear mounted attachment or lower a front mounted at- tachment. Pull it back toward you to raise a front mount- ed attachment or lower a center or rear mounted attach- ment to the operating position. The power lift will immed- iately stop and hold in any position when you release the toggle switch. The height indicator qn the left side of the tractor can be used to determine what position the lift is in. The lift motor will ratchet when it has reached the end of its travel. It is not harmful to the unit, but you should release the toggle switch as soon as the motor begins to ratchet to prevent unnecessary wear. If the motor is al- lowed to ratchet for an extended period of time, a circuit breaker will open disconnecting power to the lift motor. It will automatically reset itself after a few minutes.

11.Clutch and Brake Pedal: Depressing the pedal will first disengage the tractor drive clutch. As you continue to de- press the pedal the brakes will be applied to stop the trae for. CAUTION: ON HYDROSTATIC TRACTORS THE