Simplicity 653, 654 manual Transmission Oil Hydrostatic Models Remove

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sonally check each one so that you will become familiar with them and also to insure that your tractor is ready to go the first time you use it.

1.Tire Inflation: The tractor is shipped with all tires in- flated to 25 PSI. Before operating, reduce pressure in all tires. The front tires 12 to 15 PSI and rear to 6 to 8 PSI.

2.Engine Oil: Be sure the oil in the crankcase is at the proper level. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and turn it back in. When removed again, oil should show up to the full mark. See figure 8. -See your Briggs and Stratton manual and page 15 of this’manual for grade and weight of oil to use.

FIGURE 8

3.Transfer Gear Case Oil: Remove the pipe plug from the elbow at the rear of the gear case. Oil should be present at the top of the filler elbow. If it is not, fill with 90 weight transmission oil.

FIGURE 9

4. Transmission Oil (Hydrostatic Models): Remove the in-

spection plug at the side of the reservoir to check the oil in

the hydrostatic pump. Oil should be level with the bottom edge of this hole. If it is not see page 17 under Mainten- ance. Remove the pipe plug from ~the elbow on the axle housing. Oil should be level with the top of the elbow. If it is not see page 17 under Maintenance.

FIGURE 10

(Variable Speed): Remove the fill plug on the right side of the transmission. Oil should be level with the bottom edge of this hole. See page 17 of Maintenance.

FIGURE 11

5.Fuel Supply: Fill fuel tank completely with clean, fresh, leaded or non-leaded “Regular” grade automotive gasoline. (DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE) Store gasoline in small quantities as prolonged storage produces gum. See page 9 item 6 of this manual. (Fig&e 12).

6.Battery: Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with electrolyte and the vent holes on each cap are open. See page 18.

7.Lubrication: Lubricate all grease fittings and oil lubri- cation points shown in figures 32 through 346f the Main- tenance section of this manual.

8.Attachments: Read and become famiiiar with the AT- TACHMENTS MANUAL which refers to attachments you will be using with your tractor. IMPORTANT: If you are

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