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Y&u

are

new

the

owner

•

of

one

of

AmerSca's

finest

tractors

manufactured

by

Simplicity,

the

leader

in

the

field

of

small

horse¬

power

garden

tractors

and

equipment.

The

following

pages

give

you

full

information

on

assembly

and

parts

so

you’ll

get

to

know

your

Simplicity

tractor

better.

Model

575

WONDER-BOY

The

first

riding

mower

with

patented

full

flex

action

—

5%

hp

engine

and

a

32

"

rotary

mower

in

action

can

mow

op

to

1

%

acres

per

hour.

Ideal

for

large

estates,

institutions

and

suburban

use.

Many

versatile

accessories

available.

See

it

ot

your

dealer.

ROTiCUL'...

^^

The

first

rotary

tiller-cultivator

with

full

power

reverse

...

This

easy

to

handle

Simplicity

Roticul,

.

powered

with

3

hp

engine

can

handle

scores

of

jobs

in

the

field

or

around

the

bush.

Ideal

for

soil

preparation

for

green

house

or

truck

farm

and

especially

economical

for

minimum

job

work.

See

it

of

your

dealer.

WONDER-BOY

--

Model

450

...

Like

the

Wonder-Boy

above,

this

Simplicity

riding

mower

has

an

action

that

prevents

‘‘scalping”,

follows

ground

contoursi

Powered

by

a

4

y

2

hp

engine,

this

Wonder-Boy

can

handle

many

a

lawn

and

garden

job,

easily

and

quickly.

An

ideal

supplement

for

your

tractor.

See

it

at

your

dealer.

Fig.

1

MO^IL

LC

3

H.P.

TRACTOR

PACKING

LIST

i‘he

complete

tractor

is

shipped

in

two

cartons.

One

contains

the

frame,

wheels,

engine

and

gear

case

as¬

semblies,

and

the

other

contains

the

handles,

clutch

rods

and

levers.

The

kick

stand

(A)

enables

the

tractor

to

be

kept

level

when

implements

are

not

attached.

The

protective

hood

(B)

is

hinged

at

the

front.

To

lift,

push

the

two

latches

(C)

slightly

and

lift

hood.

To

turn

off

the

engine,

press

shut-off

button

(D)

until

engine

stops.

The

hood

may

be

removed

at

any

time

should

you

desire.

To

remove

hood,

pull

out

wire

and

hinge

will

separate.

The

engine

is

shut

off

when

hood

is

removed

by

flipping

the

safety

stop

switch

against

the

spark

plug.

The

safety

stop

switch

will

remain

against

the

spark

plug

until

removed.

Be

sure

to

lift

it

off

before

trying

to

start

engine.

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

ASSEMBLING

Before

bolting

handles

to

frame,

insert

throttle

cable

through

cable

housing

clamp

(E)

as

shown.

1,

Bolt

handles

to

the

outside

of

tractor

frame

as

shown.

Handle

bolts

(F)

are

shipped

inserted

in

the

frame.

NOTE:

When

bolting

handles

to

the

frame,

be

sure

that

the

bushing,

washers,

clutch

lever

and

lever

stop

are

re-assembled

in

the

same

sequence

as

packed.

To

provide

clearance

for

attachments,

it

is

recom¬

mended

that

upper

left

handle

bolt

be

installed

head

to

outside

as

shown.

Install

the

other

three

with

heads

to

inside.

2.

Attach

clutch

rod

(G)

to

lower

clutch

lever

(H)

and

to

upper

clutch

lever

(I)

as

shown.

3.

Lower

clutch

lever

(H)

should

rest

on

lever

stop

(J)

when

upper

clutch

lever

(I)

is

forward.

4.

Attach

clutch

rod

(K)

to

idler

arm

as

shown

at

(L).

Figure

2

illustrates

this

assembly

in

detail.

5.

Attach

reverse

rod

(M,

Fig.

2)

to

bearing

housing

(N,

Fig.

2)

as

shown.

6.

Please

refer

to

Figure

1.

Attach

throttle

control

lever

(R)

to

the

left

hand

handle

with

the

throttle

cable

strung

under

the

handle.

7.

Clamp

throttle

cable

to

the

handle

with

three

clamps

(S)

as

shown.

NOTE;

Screws

and

clamps

for

cable

and

throttle

lever

are

packed

in

mailing

bag

tied

to

cable.

OPERATION

Before

Starting

Engine,

Be

Sure

Safety

Stop

Switch

Is

Lifted

Off

Of

Spark

Plug.

To

shift

from

forward

to

reverse,

release

clutch

by

push¬

ing

forward

on

right

hand

clutch

lever

(T).

Pulling

back

on

handle

on

reverse

rod

(M)

will

enmesh

the

reverse

gear.

Pull

back

on

right

hand

clutch

lever

(T)

to

engage

clutch.

To

go

forward,

release

clutch,

push

forward

on

rod

(M),

then

engage

clutch.

Be

sure

to

release

clutch

before

changing

gears.

Failure

to

do

so

will

cause

a

sudden

start

which

puts

extreme

strain

on

gears.

TWO

FORWARD

SPEEDS

—

See

Fig.

2

and

Fig.

3

The

Model

LC

tractor

has

two

forward

speeds.

Engine

pulley

position

for

these

speeds

are

illustrated

in

Fig¬

ures

2

and

3.

Figure

2

illustrates

the

High

Speed,

rec¬

ommended

for

all

attachments

except

tiller.

Notice

in

Figure

2

that

the

lock

bar

(U)

is

located

in

second

hole

from

rear

of

lock

bar

(V).

When

changing

fa

low

speed,

please

refer

to

Figure

3.

Remove

Belt.

Loosen

engine

pulley

set

screw

(W),

remove

engine

pulley,.

Page

1

,

Fig.

2

Fig.

3

turn

it

around

and

replace

with

large

pulley

to

outside

as

shown

in

Figure

3.

Make

visual

alignment

of

engine,

idler

and

transmission

pulleys,

then

tighten

engine

pulley

set

screw.

Remove

spring

clip

(X)

and

lock

bar

(U).

Pull

transmission

slightly

to

the

rear

so

that

(U)

will

enter

rear

hole

as

shown

in

Figure

3.

To

facilitate

this

adjust¬

ment,

a

convenient

handle

(Y)

is

provided.

Replace

spring

clip

(X)

to

hold

pin.

Replace

tractor

drive

belt.

After

changing

from

one

speed

to

another,

adjust

set

collar

on

spring

(Z)

so

spring

is

compressed

approxi¬

mately

%"

when

clutch

lever

(T,

Fig.

1)

is

pulled

back

over

center.

To

avoid

damaging

belt,

use

minimum

tension

required

to

drive

the

tractor.

To

avoid

creeping

and

to

afford

proper

declutching

of

tractor,

belt

stops

should

be

adjusted

to

Ve"

of

the

belt

when

the

belt

is

tight.

Miles

per

hour

at

rated

RPM

in

each

speed:

High.

2

Low

.

1.5

LUBRICATION

The

tractor

but

not

the

engine

(see

Engine

Instruction

Book).

is

fully

lubricated

and

ready

for

use

when

received.

Page

2

There

are

four

high

pressure

.

grease

fittings

on

the

tractor,

one

grease

fitting

on

the

idler

pulley,

one

on

the

main

axle

housing,

one

on

the

gear

case

and

one

on

the

bearing

housing.

They

are

located

in

Fig.

3

and

designated

with

letter

(G).

Grease

the

idler

pulley

ev

ery

4

to

6

hours

of

use.

Grease

the

main

axle

housing

every

12

to

15

hours

of

use.

The

gear

case

housing

will

require

a

few

shots

of

grease

every

40

to

50

hours

of

use.

Lubricate

the

bearing

housing

every

5

to

6

hours

of

operation.

Use

a

general

purpose

semi-solid

grease

in

the

grease

gun

supplied

with

the

tractor.

Be

sure

to

check

level

of

oil

in

air

filter

as

recommended

in

engine

manual.

TIRE

PRESSURE

For

shipping

purposes,

tractor

tires

are

inflated

to

approximately

38

lbs.

When

tractor

is

assembled

and

ready

for

use,

deflate

tires

to

8

to

10

lbs.

of

pressure.

25

'

TREAD

ADJUSTMENT

Above

picture

illustrates

the

position

of

the

minimui.^

and

maximum

width

of

the

tractor

wheels.

To

obtain

maximum

position,

remove

the

hub

bolts

and

wheel

from

the

hub,

and

place

on

opposite

side

of

the

tractor.

(Tire

is

lug

type

and

proper

setting

of

tire

lug

is

neces¬

sary

for

cleaning.

Be

sure

tires

are

mounted

as

shown

in

illustration).

PATENTED

QUICK-HITCH

All

front

attachments

to

the

tractor

use

the

patented

Quick-Hitch

shown

above.

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

ATTACHING

After

loosening

T-nuts

(A),

push

the

tractor

forward

until

slots

(B)

engage

at

(E)

between

the

sideplates

and

hitch

clamp

on

the

attachment.

Push

down

on

the

tracU’

handles

until

shaft

(C)

fits

in

slot

(D).

Tighten

T-nut.

(A).

To

remove

attachment,

loosen

T-nuts

(A)

suffi¬

ciently

so

side

plate

can

be

pulled

over

catch

(X)

on

side

of

frame.

MODEL

H

5Vi

H.P.

TRACTOR

PACKING

LIST

The

tractor

is

shipped

in

two

packages.

One

contains

the

engine,

frame,

wheels

and

gear

assemblies,

and

the

other

contains

the

handles,

clutch

rods

and

levers.

The

tractor

is

equipped

with

a

convenient

kick

stand

(AK).

This

stand

enables

the

tractor

to

be

kept

level

when

implements

are

not

attached.

ASSEMBLY

Before

starting

assembly,

remove

all

parts

from

both

packages.

Refer

to

Fig.

1

for

tractor

assembly.

1.

Before

bolting

handles

to

the

frame,

insert

the

throt-

*tle

cable

(AC)

through

the

cable

housing

clamp

(AE)

as

shown.

2.

Bolt

the

handles

to

the

outside

of

the

frame

with

the

four

bolts

provided.

NOTE;

When

bolting

handles

to

the

frame,

be

sure

that

the

bushings,

washers,

levers

and

lever

stops

are

reassembled

in

the

same

sequence

as

packed.

3.

When

inserting

upper

left

hand

handle

bolt,

as¬

semble

lower

clutch

lever

(Q),

lever

stops

(P)

and

lower

clutch

pivot

lever

(M)

as

shown.

4.

The

slots

at

the

bottom

of

the

handle

provide

handle

height

adjustment.

Place

handles

in

comfortable

operating

position

and

tighten

all

handle

bolts

securely.

5.

Attach

upper

clutch

rod

(R)

to

lower

clutch

lever

(Q)

and

left

hand

clutch

lever

(E).

MODEL

VC

7

H.P.

TRACTOR

6.

Attach

upper

idler

rod

(L)

to

right

hand

clutch

lever

(D),

then

to

lower

clutch

pivot

lever

(M),

and

to

idler

clutch

rod

guide

(X),

7.

Connect

lower

idler

rod

(Y)

in

guide

assembly

(X)

to

idler

lever

(AZ)

as

shown.

8.

Thread

one

end

of

spring

(BN)

into

lower

spring

holder

(BP).

Place

upper

spring

holder

(BM)

over

end

of

gear

shift

handle

extension

as

shown

and

slip

handle

extension

into

coupling

(C).

Be

sure

countersunk

hole

in

end

of

handle

extension

lines

up

with

set

screw

and

tighten

securely.

9.

Thread

other

end

of

spring

(BN)

into

upper

spring

holder

(BM)

and

position

spring

holder

on

handle

extension

as

shown,

approximately

3

inches

from

coupling.

10.

F

or

Model

"VC''

only.

Attach

throttle

control

lever

(AA)

to

left

handle

with

throttle

clamp

strung

under¬

neath.

Screws

and

clamps

for

cable

and

throttle

lever

are

in

a

mailing

bag

tied

to

the

throttle

cable.

Clamp

throttle

cable

to

handle

with

three

clips

(AD)

as

shown.

lOA.

For

Model

"H"

only.

Attach

Choke-A-Matic

control

lever

(AA)

to

left

handle

with

throttle

cable

strung

underneath.

Screws

and

clamps

for

cable

and

control

lever

are

in

a

mailing

bag

tied

to

the

cable.

Clamp

cable

to

handle

with

three

clips

(AD)

as

shown.

The

Choke-A-Matic

engine

control

is

adjusted

at

the

factory

for

proper

operation.

If

it

becomes

neces-

Page

3

sary

to

recheck

this

adjustment,

refer

to

instructions

above,

Fig.

2,

and

set

control

lever

on

handle

bars

to

"fast"

(high

speed)

position,

then

observe

position

of

slide

lever

(B)

through

opening

(D).

If

adjusted

properly,

this

slide

lever

should

be

just

touching

the

choke

operating

(C).

If

the

unit

is

out

of

adjust¬

ment,

loosen

cable

clamp

screw

(A)

and

move

slide

lever

(B)

up

or

down

until

it

just

touches

the

choke

operating

(C).

For

other

information

concerning

the

Choke-A-Matic

control

refer

to

the

Briggs

&

Stratton

engine

manual

furnished

with

your

tractor.

11.

Attach

shift

rod

(H)

to

clevis

assembly

as

shown

in

Fig.

3.

Hold

in

place

with

cotter

pin.

12,

IMPORTANT

—

Be

sure

to

adjust

rod

guide

(J),

Fig.

1,

with

nut

so

that

its

nylon

liner

will

exert

pressure

/

on

shift

rod

(H).

This

adjustment

must

be

properly

maintained

to

insure

that

the

two

speed

axle

will

stay

in

the

speed

range

selected.

ADJUSTMENTS

1.

Adjust

set

collar

on

rod

guide

assembly

(X),

Fig.

3,

so

that

spring

(W)

is

compressed

approximately

%

inch

when

right

hand

lever

(D),

Fig.

1,

is

pulled

back

and

clutch

engaged.

2.

Place

the

belt

stops

as

shown

within

Vs

inch

of

the

belt

when

belt

is

tight.

3.

Be

sure

that

the

bolts

which

hold

the

belt

stops

are

tightened

sufficiently

to

keep

belt

stops

from

moving.

4.

Limit

the

travel

of

the

idler

pulley

so

that

the

drive

belt

is

released

just

sufficiently

to

slip

on

the

engine

pulley.

This

adjustment

is

made

by

setting

position

of

the

lever

stop

(P)

at

base

of

lever

(M).

5.

To

obtain

widest

tread

adjustment,

remove

the

hub

bolts

and

wheel

from

the

hub

and

place

on

opposite

side

of

tractor.

(Tire

is

lug

type

and

proper

set¬

ting

of

the

tire

lug

is

necessary

for

cleaning).

SELECTIVE

GEAR

TRANSMISSION

BE

SURE

RIGHT

HAND

CLUTCH

LEVER

IS

IN

ITS

forward

POSITION

BEFORE

SELECTING

DESIRED

SPEED.

To

change

speeds

disengage

clutch

by

pushing

forward

on

right

hand

clutch

(D).

Lift

up

on

gear

shift

handle

and

select

speed

desired

as

indicated

by

pointer.

A

slight

downward

movement

of

the

gear

shift

handle

will

engage

the

gears.

Engage

clutch

by

pulling

back

on

right

hand

clutch

lever

(D).

SPEED

RANGE

—2

SPEED

AXLE

Shift

rod

(H)

controls

high

and

low

speed

ranges.

To

place

tractor

in

high

speed

range,

lift

up

on

handle

of

shift

rod

(H),

for

low

speed

range

push

down

on

handle

on

shift

rod

(H).

In

between

is

neutral

and

is

used

to

permit

pushing

or

pulling

tractor.

FREE

WHEELING

TO

OBTAIN

FULL

FREE

WHEELING

OF

THE

TRACTOR,

MOVE

SHIFT

ROD

(H)

INTO

ITS

CENTER

POSITION.

CONTROLLED

TRACTION

DIFFERENTIAL

The

Models

H

&

VC

tractors

are

equipped

with

Con¬

trolled

Traction

Differential.

Adjusting

bolts

(A,

Fig.

4)

in

wheel

hub

(B),

provides

pressure

against

a

nylon

plug

and

sleeve

around

tractor

axle

to

prevent

excessive

wheel

slippage

when

tractor

is

being

used

under

abnor¬

mally

slippery

conditions.

The

adjusting

bolts

(A)

are

sidjusted

at

the

factory

to

a

torque

of

20

ft.

lbs.

As

the

^

nylon

sets

itself

through

use,

it

may

be

necessary

to

readjust

bolts

(A)

a

few

times

to

maintain

20

ft.

lb.

torque

(20

lb.

weight

on

wrench

1

ft.

long).

CAUTION

—

DO

NOT

APPLY

MORE

THAN

30

FT.

LBS.

TO

THE

ADJUSTING

BOLTS.

LUBRICATION

The

tractor,

but

not

the

engine,

(see

engine

instruction

book),

is

fully

lubricated

and

ready

for

use

when

re¬

ceived.

CAUTION:

CHECK

TRANSMISSION

OIL

LEVEL

AT

PLUG

PROVIDED.

LOSS

OF

OIL

MIGHT

OCCUR

DUE

TO

IMPROPER

HANDLING

IN

SHIPPING.

If

addi¬

tional

oil

is

needed

add

SAE

No.

90

oil

to

proper

level.

Excessive

amount

of

oil

may

cause

damage

to

oil

seals.

There

are

4

high

pressure

grease

fittings

and

3

oil

plugs

on

the

tractor.

The

grease

fittings

are

located

on

the

idler

pulley,

the

main

axle

housing,

the

gear

case,

and

the

differential

housing.

They

are

located

in

Fig.

3

and

designated

with

letter

(G).

Add

a

few

shots

of

grease

approximately

every

8

hours

of

use

to

all

fittings.

Use

a

general

purpose

semisolid

grease

in

the

grease

gun

supplied

with

the

tractor.

The

three

oil

plugs

are

located

on

the

transmission

gear

case‘and

cover

(F,

Fig.

3).

The

filler

plug

is

on

the

transmission

case

cover,

the

oil

level

plug

on

the

rear

of

the

transmission

case,

and

the

drain

plug

on

the

bot¬

tom

of

the

transmission

case.

To

fill

transmission

remove

filler

and

oil

level

plugs

and

pour

oil

into

filler

plug

opening

until

it

rises

to

the

oil

level

plug

opening.

(Be

sure

the

tractor

is

standing

level).

Replace

plugs

and

tighten

securely.

Add

fresh

oil

as

required.

Use

SAE

No.

90

oil

all

year

round

in

the

transmission.

TIRE

PRESSURE

For

shipping

purposes

the

tires

are

inflated

to,

approxi¬

mately

38

lbs.

When

tractor

is

assembled

and

ready

for

use

deflate

tires

to

8

to

10

lbs.

of

pressure.

How

to

Order

Repair

Parts

for

Simplicity

Tractors

The

Authorized

Simplicity

dealer

from

whom

you

purchased

your

Tractor

can

supply

you

with

any

replacement

parts

you

may

need.

For

prompt

service,

be

sure

to

see

your

dealer

first.

He

will

furnish

the

correct

parts

from

his

stock

or

order

them

for

you

if

neces¬

sary.

However,

you

may

mail-order

direct

from

the

factory.

To

have

your

order

filled

correctly

and

for

prompt

service,

please

furnish

the

follow¬

ing

information:

1.

Model,

number

and

year

of

purchase

of

Tractor.

2.

Part

number,

description,

color,

and

quantity

of

part.

(See

parts

list).

Be

sure

to

include

postage

with

your

order.

We

do

not

pay

transportation

charges.

Ship¬

ping

weights

are

shown.

Any

excess

will

be

promptly

refunded.

Note:

Engine

parts

and

service

must

be

obtained

through

the

service

organizations

of

the

engine

monufacturer.

We

reserve

fhe

right

to

change

construction,

specifications,

prices

and

terms

without

notice

and

without

obligation

as

to

Tractors

heretofore

shipped.

Page

5

PARTS

LIST

FOR

MODEL

"LC"

TRACTOR

j:

Order

by

Par#

Number

Ref.

Port

Description

Weight

Letter

No.

Lbs.

Oz.

A

121139

Lock

Plate

3

B

121107

Spacer

3

C

153094

Shield

6

D

121118

Pinion,

Reverse

2

E

121163

Spacer

6

F

121184

Bolt

6

G

153106

Cover,

Gear

Case

3

H

153056

Gear,

Drive

5

J

R-A63

Ring,

Retainer

j'

/O

^

2

K

121119

Gear

Assy.,

Intermediate

(Available

only

as

two

gears,

assembled)

7

8

L

121115

Pinion

and

Pulley

Shaft

Assy.

3

M

153078

Bearing,

Intermediate

Pinion

6

N

153079

Washer

2

P

I53I24

Ring,

Retainer

3

Q

153080

Shalt,

Intermediate

1

R

725501

Key,

Hi-Pro,

HP-608

4

S

153113

Axle

10

8

T

153115

Gasket,

Gear

Case

10

U

153095

Spring,

Drag

6

V

153105

Case,

Gear

3

w

153039

Hub,

Wheel

4

8

X

153088

Washer

4

Y

153077

Washer,

Axle

4

Z

153051

Cage

Assy.,

Ratchet

2

AA

153093

Spring,

Axle

6

AB

153002

Ratchet

8

AC

153081

Spacer

6

AD

153065

Cover

Assy,,

Ratchet

Cage

4

AE

151048

Latch,

Stub

10

AF

153008

Latch

5

AG

717513

Nut,

Hex,

Full,

Lock,

¥4-20

N.C.

2

AH

153007

Bracket

Assy.

Hood

4

AJ

153005

Pin,

Hinge

4

AK

152011

Stand

Assy.

2

6

AL

152006

Spring,

Stand

6

AM

153006

Pin,

Hood

4

AN

153010

Spring,

Hood

3

AP

153018

Hood

Assy.

7

8

AQ

717011

Nut,

Hex,

Jam,

5/16-18

N.C.

2

AR

153123

Holder,

Belt

Stop

8

AS

GS-A35

Stop,

Belt

0^^

3

AT

S2-A47

Spring

-

2

AU

D-A73A

Stop,

Belt

-

8

AV

153026

Screw,

Holder

8

AW

151038

Pulley,

Engine

7

8

AX

S3-A42

Key,

Engine

Pulley

^

^JlX/0^

2

AY

153091

V-Belt,4^4"

1

8

AZ

153151

Plate,

Serial

No.

6

BA

727004

Fitting,

Grease,

Alemite

#1911

1

BB

F-A37

Pin,

Idler

Pulley

ECSJOSl

Pulley

Assy.,

Idler.,

10

BC

F-AX5

'

12

BD

153069

Lever

Assy.,

Idler

2

BE

R-A28

Extension,

Idler

Lever

-

S/SjC

6

Ref.

Letter

Port

No.

Description

Lbs.

BF

D-A73A

Stop,

Belt

BG

G-A58

Spacer,

Idler

Lever

f

BH

153108

Housing

Assy.,

Axle

9

BJ

153118

Base

8

BK

!

■

Nut,

Hex,

Full,

Lock,

Yb-IO

N.C.

BL

KHcTi!

cB

Spacer,

Lock

Bar

BM

153119

Bar,

Lock

2

BN

153114

Gasket,

Bearing

Housing

BP

S1-A45A

Clip,

Spring

f/%/C^S

BQ

153009

Handle

BR

153058

Pin,

Lock

BS

717011

Nut,

Hex,

Jam,

5/16-18

N.C.

BT

153116

Pivot

BU

153121

Spring,

Reverse

Lever

BV

153011

Extension,

Spring

BW

153044^

Housing

Assy.,

Bearing

3

BX

F-A38

Bearing.

^

^OS/C3i

BY

727002

Fitting,

Grease,

Alemite

#1641

BZ

153097

Plate

CA

153079

Washer

CB

153124

Ring,

Retainer

CC

153096

Pulley,

Transmission

6

CD

725003

Key,

Woodruff,

#9

CE

153117

Tube,

Rubber

CF

153089

Bearing,

Axle

CG

G-A55

Washer,

Retainer

''

iCl?/C<5

CH

GS-AX3

Clutch

Rod,

Guide

Assy.

^

J'l-

CJ

S2-A45

Spring

^

CK

S2-A22A

Collar,

Set

-

CL

G-AX2

Assy.,

Hitch

-

jC

4'/5C~

V

1

CM

153084

Rod,

Clutch

1

CN

153083

Rod,

Reverse

1

CP

153017

Grip,

Reverse

Rod

CQ

153085

Shaft,

Lever

CR

153074

Guide,

Reverse

Rod

CS

.

D-AX7

Lever

Assy.,

R.H.

,

f

CX

7

1

CT

D-A50

Ball,

Clutch

Lever

,

/C

cu

153040

Handle

Assy.

12

cv

153043

Grip,

Handle

cw

G-A87

Control,

Throttle

-

^

7

cx

153087

Wire,

Throttle

CY

153086

Cable,

Throttle

1

CZ

G-A108

Clip,

Throttle

-

SOi

//O!

DA

F-AX6

Lever

Assy.,

L.H.

_

(>

1

DB

153082

Rod,

Upper

Idler

1

DC

D-A91

Lever,

Lower

Clutch

^

CX'/

C3f/1

DD

S1-A215

Bushing

.

f/

i>/Xd/S

DE

D-A121

Stop,

Lever

/

DF

151015

Rod,

Lower

Clutch

1

DG

GA-117

Clamp,

Cable

-

^

C

^

DH

S1-AX18

Socket

Assy.,

Rod

^

(?

)

/'

DJ

153014

Frame

Assy.

10

DK

SS-AIOO

Hub,

Bolt

-

//CC

DL

SSB23B

Wheel

12

*

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Locally

Page

8

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LIST

FOR

MODEL

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&

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PARTS

LIST

FOR

MODEL

"H"

&

"VC"

TRACTOR

DIFFERENTIAL

Order

by

Porf

Number

Ref.

Letter

Part

No.

Description

Weight

Lbs.

Oz.

W

727006

Fitting,

Grease,

Alemite

#1637

2

X

121185

Plate,

Thrust

8

Y

725501

Key,

Hi-Pro

#HP608

4

Z

153068

Bearing

4

AA

718015

Nut,

Lock,

Full

Hex.

y8-24

3

AB

721004

Lockwasher,

External

Shakeprool

*

AC

155022

Spider

Assy.

5

6

AD

121163

Spaceij

Pinion

8

AE

121118

Pinion

2

AF

121162

Ring,

Bolt

6

AG

121184

Bolt,

Hex

Hd,

3

AH

121167

^

Snap

Ring

2

AJ

151040

Key

2

AK

121151

Gear,

Ring

1

AL

121148

Cover

Assy.

3

4

AM

121186

Seal,

Housing

Assy.

6

AN

121146

Housing

Assy.

2

AP

121187

Gear

Assy.,

Sun

3

AQ

151033

Clevis

Assy.

2

AR

121169

Block,

Shift

4

Ref.

Letter

Part

No,

Description

Weight

Lbs.

Oz.

A

G-A46

Collar,

Axle

-

fC£./C:‘/4

12

B

105058

Bearing

4

C

152041

Bearing,

Nylon

2

D

153068

Bearing

4

E

152042

Plug

2

F

152040

Hub,

R.H.

Wheel

6

G

723003

Pin,

Roll

4

H

‘

121190

Seal,

Differential

Cover

4

J

151022

Cover,

Differential

2

K

717510

Nut,

Lock,

Full

Hex,

¥e-24

3

L

719002

Washer,

Plain,

5/16

•k

M

121084

Spacer,

DiOerential

8

N

121083

Spindle,

Pinion,

Differential

1

P

121082

Pinion,

Differential

2

Q

151044

Gear,

Differential

1

8

R

153088

Washer

4

S

153077

Washer,

Axle

4

T

121086

Gear,

Differential

1

8

U

121149

Cover,

Differential

2

V

151021

Carrier

Assy,

3

8

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Locally

Page

10

Ref.

Letter

Port

No.

Description

Weight

Lbs.

Oz.

A

G-A65

Bail,

Shift

Lever

^

Ci

hS

8

B

G-A29

Extension,

Gear

Shift

Handle

f

10

C

G-A30

Coupling,

Gear

Shift

Handle

;

10

D

G-A75

Pointer,

Shifter

,

CjS

4

E

F-A47

Retainer,

Gear

Shift

Ball

.

10

F

F-A59

Spacer,

Shift

Bali

7

G

F-A44

Ball,

Gear

Shift

10

H

F-A60

Washer,

Shift

Ball

SCS/G(>

C

4

1

152044

Plate,

Serial

and

Shift—VC

only

6

J

152043

Plate,

Serial

and

Shift—H

only

6

K

152015

Cover

Assy.,

Trans.

Gear

Case

2

10

L

G-B8

Gasket,

Trans.

Gear

Case

Cover

-

M

G-A45

Plug,

Filler

9Ci>/0*yS'

10

N

G-Cl

Case,

Transmission

Gear

m

P

Plug,

Pipe,

Vb

Std.

Sq,

Hd.

6

Q

Plug,

Pipe,

^4

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Sq.

Hd.

8

R

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Roller

Bearing

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S

G-A95

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Roller

Bearing

^

3

T

G-A52

Ring,

Retaining

^

C

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3

U

G-A53

Seal,

Oil

H

0

/

0-^3

6

V

G-A13

Plate,

Trans.

Bearing

Take-Up

£

3

6

W

G-A18

Gasket,

Adjusting

Plate

O/P

4

X

G-A17

Plate,

Trans.

Bearing

Adj.

fC

^

10

Y

G-A49A

Ring,

Retaining

4

Z

G-A6

Shaft,

Transmission

Pinion

mC

AA

G-A83A

Key,

Transmission

Pinion

Shaft--

rU(,/C

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AB

725002

Key,

Woodruff

5/32

x

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1

i

G-AIO

Gear,

“Reverse"

-

2

8

AD

G-A9

Gear,

"Low"

-

1

15

AE

G-A8

Gear,

"Medium"-

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8

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G-A7

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Ref.

Part

Description

Weight

Letter

No.

Lbs.

Oz.

AG

G-A12

Spacer,

Transmission

Gear

,77)

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AH

G-AllA

Spacer,

Trans.

Pinion

Shaft

/o//

6

AI

G-A118

Seal,

Oil

-

P

5

AK

152018

Shim,

Transmission

Bearing

Cup

■

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4

AK

G-A14

Shim,

Transmission

Bearing

Cup

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or

2

as

required

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4

AL

G-A106

Ring,

Retaining

„

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G-A119

Plate,

Lock

-

y

AN

G-Al

Arm,

Trans.

Rocker

w/bearing

-

J

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2

AP

G-A3

Pinion,

Rocker

Arm

w./bearing

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7

ho

y

6

AQ

F-A38

Bearing

„

5

AR

G-A5

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Rocker

Arm

Pinion

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6

AS

G-A2

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Rocker

Arm

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Transmission

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6

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G-A82

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Transmission

Pulley

Shaft

-

hy/i

AW

G-A8i

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Transmission

Pulley

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AX

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Bo

/

/o

BA

G-C4

Gasket,

Gear

Case

Cover

£C

7JCC

£

6

BB

G-C2

Case,

Gear

11

BC

G-B9

Gasket,

Gear

Case

f

C

4

BD

BE

727002

G-A48A

Fitting,

Grease,

Alemite

#1641

Ring,

Retaining

707

/

1

BF

G-A20

Pinion,

Reduction

BG

G-BX3

Gear

Assy.,

Cluster

PClo^^Gz.

\

9

14

BH

152021

Gear,

Drive

8

BI

G-A22

Bearing,

Intermediate

Pinion

j

0

7

i

C'Z

6

BK

1520.27

Shaft,

Intermediate

2

6

QUALITY

ATTACHMENTS

£

12"

STANDARD

ROTARY

TILLER.

Designed

for

small

gardens.

Shield

specially

constructed

to

leave

smooth

seed

bed.

Depth

shoe

can

be

set

for

deep

or

shallow

tilling.

Low

cost,

for

use

with

Simplicity

3

HP

tractor.

30"

REEL

LAWN

MOWER.

Engine-

driven

cutting

reel

and

independent

clutch.

Rigid

cutting

bar

has

simple

positioning

adjustment

for

under¬

knife.

All

mowers

are

belt

driven.

Use

with

all

Simplicity

tractors.

28"

ROTARY

TILLER.

Heavy

non-

clogging,

seif-sharpening

tines

guar¬

anteed

agolnst

breakage.

Center

drive

and

open

construction

also

re¬

duce

clogging.

Removable

depth-shoe

permits

finishing

seed

bed

without

leaving

furrow

marks.

Slow

tine

speeds

spade

the

earth.

Does

not

breakdown

humus.

For

use

with

5

HP,

5%

HP

and

7

HP

Simplicity

tractors.

TWO

GANG

COMPANION

MOWER.

For

institutions,

estates,

etc.

with

substantial

lawn

areas.

Twa

20"

heavy

duty,

ground-driven

mowers

with

tractor

hitch.

Use

with

30"

front-mounted

mowers.

Use

with

all

Simplicity

tractors.

20"

AND

24"

ROTARY

LAWN

MOWERS.

Deep

housing

compicle-

iy

shields

blode

for

reel

sofcty,

dose

coupled

for

belter

cutting

on

rough

ground

—

avoids

’"scolping"

rough

spots.

Trims

within

i"

of

fences

and

walls,

trims

under

hedges.

Con

be

used

on

all

Simplicity

Iroctors.

30"

SICKLE

BAR.

Cuts

ahcod

of

troefor

and

close

to

trees

and

fences

from

either

side.

Clutch

permits

cutter

bar

to

operofe

while

tractor

is

motionless.

Entire

unit

precision

made.

Use

with

all

Simplicity

tractors.

6

V

2

"

.

8

"

AND

10"

MOLDBOARD

PLOWS.

A

regulator

permits

depth

changes

white

tractor

is

in

motion.

The

swivel

rolling

coulter

cuts

trash

and

leaves

o

clean

furrow.

Plow

cots

precise

.planting

furrows.

3

sizes

available

to

meef

all

soil

conditions

and

tractor

sizes.

12"

DISC

HARROWS,

For

pre¬

paring

seed

beds,

deep

cultivating

and

hilling.

Gangs

reversible

to

throw

in

ond

throw

out.

Leveling

ad¬

justment

provided.

Use

with

all

Simplicity

tractors.

Counter

and

wheel

weights

recommended.

SPIKE

TOOTH

HARROW

WITH

HITCH.

For

leveling

ond

breaking

down

plowed

ground.

Adjustoble

sel¬

ling

for

both

pitch

and

depth.

Use

with

oil

Simplicity

tractors.

-

Page

12

PACKING

LIST

The

complete

tractor

is

shipped

in

two

cartons.

One

contains

the

frame,

wheels,

engine

and

gear

case

as¬

semblies,

and

the

other

contains

the

handles,

clutch

rods

and

levers.

The

kick

stand

(A)

enables

the

tractor

to

be

kept

level

when

implements

are

not

attached.

The

protective

hood

(B)

is

hinged

at

the

front.

To

lift,

push

the

two

latches

(C)

slightly

and

lift

hood.

To

turn

off

the

engine,

press

shut-off

button

(D)

until

engine

stops.

The

hood

may

be

removed

at

any

time

should

you

desire.

To

remove

hood,

pull

out

wire

and

hinge

will

separate.

The

engine

is

shut

off

when

hood

is

removed

by

flipping

the

safety

stop

switch

against

the

spark

plug.

The

safety

stop

switch

will

remain

against

the

spark

plug

until

removed.

Be

sure

to

lift

it

off

before

trying

to

start

engine.

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

ASSEMBLING

Before

bolting

handles

to

frame,

insert

throttle

cable

through

cable

housing

clamp

(E)

as

shown.

1.

Bolt

handles

to

the

outside

of

tractor

frame

as

shown.

Handle

bolts

(F)

are

shipped

inserted

in

the

frame.

NOTE:

When

bolting

handles

to

the

frame,

be

sure

that

the

bushing,

washers,

clutch

lever

and

lever

stop

are

re-assembled

in

the

same

sequence

as

packed.

To

provide

clearance

for

attachments,

it

is

recom¬

mended

that

upper

left

handle

bolt

be

installed

head

to

outside

as

shown.

Install

the

other

three

with

heads

to

inside.

2.

Attach

clutch

rod

(G)

to

lower

clutch

lever

(H)

and

to

upper

clutch

lever

(I)

as

shown.

SIMPLICITY

MANUFACTURING

COMPANY

3.

Lower

clutch

lever

(H)

should

rest

on

lever

stop

(J)

when

upper

clutch

lever

(I)

is

forward.

4.

Attach

clutch

rod

(K)

to

idler

arm

as

shown

at

(L).

Figure

2

illustrates

this

assembly

in

detail.

5.

Attach

reverse

rod

(M,

Fig.

2)

to

bearing

housing

(N,

Fig.

2)

as

shown.

6.

Please

refer

to

Figure

1.

Attach

throttle

control

lever

(R)

to

the

left

hand

handle

with

the

throttle

cable

strung

under

the

handle.

7.

Clamp

throttle

cable

to

the

handle

with

three

clamps

(S)

as

shown.

NOTE;

Screws

and

clamps

for

cable

and

throttle

lever

are

packed

in

mailing

bag

tied

to

cable.

OPERATION

Before

Starting

Engine.

Be

Sure

Safety

Stop

Switch

Is

Lifted

Off

Of

Spark

Plug.

To

shift

from

forward

to

reverse,

release

clutch

by

push¬

ing

forward

on

right

hand

clutch

lever

(T).

Pulling

back

on

handle

on

reverse

rod

(M)

will

enmesh

the

reverse

gear.

Pull

back

on

right

hand

clutch

lever

(T)

to

engage

clutch.

To

go

forward,

release

clutch,

push

forward

on

rod

(M),

then

engage

clutch_

Be

sure

to

release

clutch

before

changing

gears.

Failure

to

do

so

will

cause

a

sudden

start

which

puts

extreme

strain

on

gears.

TWO

FORWARD

SPEEDS

—

See

Fig.

2

and

Fig.

3

The

Model

LC

tractor

has

two

forward

speeds^

pulley

position

for

these

speeds

are

illustrated

in

Fig¬

ures

2

and

3.

Figure

2

illustrates

the

High

Speed,

rec¬

ommended

for

all

attachments

except

i

er.

^

o

ice

in

Figure

2

that

the

lock

bar

(U)

is

located

in

second

hole

from

rear

of

lock

bar

(V).

When

changing

to

low

speed,

please

refer

to

Figure

3.

Remove

e

.

oosen

engine

pulley

set

screw

(W),

pogo^.;,

•

PORT

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WISCONSIN

A

121139

B

121107

C

153094

D

121118

E

1211,63

r

715033

G

153106

H

t

See

Below

j

I

R-A63

g-

t

See

Below

PARTS

LIST

FOR

MODEL

"LC"

TRACTOR

Order

by

Parf

Number

Description

Lock

Plate

Spacer

Shield

Pinion,

Reverse

Spacer

Capscrew,

L.H.

Cover,

Gear

Case

Gear,

Drive

Ring,

Retainer

Gear

Assy.,

Intermediate

(Available

only

as

two

gears,

assembled)

Weight

Lbs.

Oz.

L

121115

Pinion

and

Pulley

Shaft

Assy.

M

153078

Bearing,

Intermediate

Pinion

N

153079

Washer

P

153124

Ring,

Retainer

Q

153080

Shaft,

Intermediate

R

725501

Key,

Hi-Pro,

HP-608

S

153113

Axle

T

153115

Gasket,

Gear

Case

U

153095

Spring,

Drag

V

153105

Case,

Gear

w

153039

Hub,

Wheel

X

153088

Washer

Y

153077

Washer,

Axle

z

153051

Cage

Assy.,

Ratchet'

AA

153093

Spring,

Axle

AB

153002

Ratchet

AC

153081

Spacer

^

AD

153065

Cover

Assy.,

Ratchet

Cage

AE

151048

Latch,

Stub

AF

153008

Latch

AG

717513

Nut,

Hex,

Full,

Lock,

V4-20

N.C.

AH

153007

Bracket

Assy.

Hood

AI

153005

^

Pin,

Hinge

AK

152011

Stand

Assy.

AL

15200^

Spring,

Stand

AM

153006

Pin,

Hood

AN

153010

Spring,

Hood

AP

153018

Hood

Assy.

AQ

717011

Nut,

Hex,

Jam,

5/16-18

N.C.

AR

153123

Holder,

Belt

Stop

AS

GS-A35

Stop,

Belt

»

AT

S2-A47

Spring

-

AU

D-A73A

Stop,

Belt

_

AV

153026

Screw,

Holder

AW

151038

Pulley,

Engine

AX

S3-A42

Key,

Engine

Pulley

AY

153091

V-Belt,^'i?«'f‘^-5

^

AZ

153151

Plate,

Serial

No.

BA

727004

Fitting,

Grease,

Alemite

#1911

BB

F-A37

Pin,

Idler

Pulley

—

/vSj

BC

F-AX5

Pulley

Assy.,

Idler

-

yC^/-oOZ

BD

153069

Lever

Assy.,

Idler

BE

R-A28

Extension,

Idler

Lever

—

Ref.

Letter

Port

No.

Description

BF

D-A73A

Stop,

Belt

—

BG

G-A58

Spacer,

Idler

Lever

—

SC(f

/C\

BH

153108

Housing

Assy.,

Axle

BJ

153118

Base

BK

717510

Nut,

Hex,

Full,

Lock,

%-16

N.C.

BL

153073

Spacer,

Lock

Bar

BM

153119

Bar,

Lock

BN

153114

Gasket,

Bearing

Housing

BP

S1-A45A

Clip,

Spring

—

C^S

BQ

153009

Handle

BR

153058

Pin,

Lock

BS

717011

Nut,

Hex,

Jam,

5/16-18

N.C.

BT

153116

Pivot

BU

153121

Spring,

Reverse

Lever

BV

153011

Extension,

Spring

BW

153044

Housing

Assy.,

Bearing

BX

F-A38

Bearing

..

^

Cb/03^

BY

727002

Fitting,

Grease,

Alemite

#1641

BZ

153097

Plate

CA

153079

Washer

CB

153124

*

Ring,

Retainer

CC

153096

Pulley,

Transmission

CD

725003

Key,

Woodruff,

#9

CE

153117

Tube,

Rubber

CF

153089

Bearing,

Axle

CG

G-A55

Washer,

Retainer

-

SC

CH

GS-AX3

Clutch

Rod,

Guide

Assy.

^iC

CJ

S2-A45

Spring

—

CK

S2-A22A

Collar,

Set

'

Si

^

CL

G-AX2

Assy.,

Hitch

-

/O

C-

CM

153084

Rod,

Clutch

CN

153083

Rod,

Reverse

CP

153017

Grip,

Reverse

Rod

CQ

153085

Shaft,

Lever

CR

153074

Guide,

Reverse

Rod

CS

D-AX7

Lever

Assy.,

R.H..->

CT

D-A50

Ball,

Clutch

Lever

_

cu

153040

Handle

Assy.

cv

153043

Grip,

Handle

cw

G-A87

Control,

Throttle

cx

153087

Wire,

Throttle

CY

153086

Cable,

Throttle

CZ

G-A108

Clip,

Throttle

-

DA

F-AX6

Lever

Assy.,

L.H.

DB

153082

Rod,

Upper

Idler

DC

D-A91

Lever,

Lower

Clutch

—

Cjlj

/1

DD

S1-A215

Bushing

-

y/

^

/

o'

DE

D-A121

Stop,

Lever

—

</

CXj

//^X/

DF

151015

Rod,

Lower

Clutch

DG

GA-117

Clamp,

Cable

—

PTCG/ii^

DH

S1-AX18

Socket

Assy.,

Rod

/S/^

DI

153014

Frame

Assy.

DK

SS-AIOO

Hub,

Bolt

-

S<Sl(>//CO

DL

SSB23B

Wheel

-

Lbs.

Oz.

,t

If

the

drive

gear

"H”

has

a

beveled

edge,

order

part

#?531dl.

#121306

is

fbe

infermediofe

gear

ossemb/y

“fC"

for

use

with

this

drive

gear,

and

is

identified

by

the

groove

oround

the

circumference

of

fhe

small

gear

of

the

assy.

If

the

drive

gear

"H"

has

no

beveled

edge,

order

port

#153056.

#121119

is

fbe

intermediate

gear

assembly

"K"

for

use

with

this

drive

gear

and

is

identified

by

the

lack

of

a

groove

around

the

cir¬

cumference

of

the

small

gear

of

the

assy.

Page

3

Fig.

3

There

are

four

high

pressure

grease

fittings

on

the

tractor,

one

grease

fitting

on

the

idler

pulley,

one

on

the

main

axle

housing,

one

on

the

gear

case

and

one

on

the

bearing

housing.

They

are

located

in

Fig.

3

and

designated

with

letter

(G).

Grease

the

idler

pulley

ev¬

ery

4

to

6

hours

of

use.

Grease

the

main

axle

housing

every

12

to

15

hours

of

use.

The

gear

case

housing

will

require

a

few

shots

of

grease

every

40

to

50

hours

of

use.

Lubricate

the

bearing

housing

every

5

to

6

hours

of

operation

with

a

general

purpose

semi-solid

grease.

TIRE

PRESSURE

For

shipping

purposes,

tractor

tires

are

inflated

to

approximately

38

lbs.

"^When

tractor

is

assembled

and

ready

for

use,

deflate

tires

to

8

to

10

lbs,

of

pressure.

•

25

'

TREAD

ADJUSTMENT

^

Above

picture

illustrates

the

position

of

the

minimum

and

maximum

width

of

the

tractor

wheels.

To

obtain

maximum

position,

remove

the

hub

bolts

and

wheel

from

the

hub,

and

place

on

opposite

side

of

the

tractor.

(Tire

is

lug

type

and

proper

setting

of

tire

lug

is

neces¬

sary

for

cleaning.

Be

sure

tires

are

mounted

as

shown

in

illustration).

turn

it

around

and

replace

with

large

pulley

to

outside

as

shown

in

Figure

3.

Make

visual

alignment

of

engine,

idler

and

transmission

pulleys,

then

tighten

engine

pulley

set

screw.

Remove

spring

clip

(X)

and

lock

bar

(U).

Pull

transmission

slightly

to

the

rear

so

that

(U)

will

enter

rear

hole

as

shown

in

Figure

3.

To

facilitate

this

adjust¬

ment,

a

convenient

handle

(Y)

is

provided.

Replace

spring

clip

(X)

to

hold

pin.

Replace

tractor

drive

belt.

After

changing

from

one

speed

to

another,

adjust

set

collar

on

spring

(Z)

so

spring

is

compressed

approxi¬

mately

Ye"

when

clutch

lever

(T,

Fig.

1)

is

pulled

back

over

center.

To

avoid

damaging

belt,

use

minimum

tension

required

to

drive

the

tractor.

To

avoid

creeping

and

to

afford

proper

declutching

of

tractor,

belt

stops

should

be

adjusted

to

Va”

of

the

belt

when

the

belt

is

tight.

Miles

per

hour

at

rated

RPM

in

each

speed:

High.

2

Low

.-.

1-5

LUBRICATION

The

tractor

but

not

the

engine

(see

Engine

Instruction

Book)

is

fully

lubricated

and

ready

for

use

when

received.

PATENTED

QUICK-HITCH

All

front

attachments

to

the

tractor

use

the

patented

Quick-Hitch

shown

above.

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

ATTACHING

After

loosening

T-nuts

(A),

push

the

tractor

forward

until

slots

(B)

engage

at

(E)

between

the

sideplates

and

hitch

clamp

on

the

attachment.

Push

down

on

the

tractor

handles

until

shaft

(C)

fits

in

slot

(D).

Tighten

T-nuts

(A).

To

remove

attachment,

loosen

T-nuts

(A)

suffi¬

ciently

so

side

plate

can

be

pulled

over

catch

(X)

on

side

of

frame.

SIMPLICITY

MANUFACTURING

COMPANY

•

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