Simplicity 6008 User manual

Simplicity
OPERATORS
MANUAL
MODELS
6008 and
6010
6010 10 HP. TRACTOR
MFG. NO. 1690192
6008 8 HP. TRACTOR
MFG. NO. 1690193
36" MOWER
MFG. NO. 1690269
42" MOWER
MFG. NO. 1690210
CAUTION: READ MANUAL THOROUGHLY
BEFORE OPERATING TRACTOR
FORM - 1655741
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Dear Simplicity Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of this Simplicity tractor. Your
tractor has been carefully designed and built to give you years of de¬
pendable service. The tractor and mower have been built to meet or
exceed current O.P.E.I. certification requirements, according to ANSI
Safety Specifications B71.1-1972, B71 .la-1974, and have been cer¬
tified by an independent testing laboratory. With proper care, it will
help you do your most important jobs efficiently.
To make sure you get the utmost value from your purchase, study
this manual carefully. Also study all other enclosed literature before
operating or performing any adjustments on your machine. Have any¬
one else who plans to run the tractor read this information also.
For the safety of you and others, study the safety information on
page 2. Review this information often. It is there for your benefit and is
important.
We have provided you with other information which will enable you
to service, operate, and adjust your tractor. Should you need help with
any of these procedures, your Simplicity dealer will be happy to help
you with any service or repair work.
Measurements are given in this manual with metric equivalents in
parentheses. For example, behind the measurement of Vs inch would
appear (3 mm). So, the metric equivalent of Vs inch is 3 millimeters.
Those metric measurements are provided for your convenience as
an aid in converting to the metric system. A list of metric terms and
abbreviations used in this manual is provided below.
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS OF METRIC TERMS
1 .
cc =
cubic centimetre
2.
kg =
kilogram
3.
kPa =
kiloPascal
4.
km/h =
kilometres per hour
5. kw =
kilowatt
6. 1 =
litre
7.
mm =
millimetre
8.
N ■ m =
newton - metre
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6000 Series
SAFETY RULES.
TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION.
ACCESSORIES & ATTACHMENTS.
OWNER BENEFITS..
MOWER INSTALLATION.
INSTALLING 36" MOWER.
INSTALLING 42" MOWER ...
REMOVING MOWERS.
OPERATION.
CONTENT OF SECTION.
TRACTOR CONTROLS.
OPERATING PROCEDURE ..
NORMAL CARE.
CONTENT OF SECTION.
TRACTOR SCHEDULED CARE...
TRACTOR NORMAL STORAGE.
TRACTOR OFF-SEASON STORAGE.
STARTING TRACTOR AFTER STORAGE.
MOWER SCHEDULED CARE.
MOWER STORAGE...
TROUBLESHOOTING..
CONTENT OF SECTION..
TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING..
ADJUSTMENTS.
CONTENT OF SECTION...
TRACTOR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ....
MOWER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.34
SPECIFICATIONS.39
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Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure
to obey these rules could result in loss of control of
vehicle , severe personal injury to yourself or bystanders,
or damage to property or equipment affecting your safety.
Safety Rules
This notation preceding Cautions and Warnings in the text signifies important precau¬
tionary steps which, if not properly followed, could result in personal injury or damage to
your equipment affecting your safety.
General • Read the Operating and Service
Instructions carefully. Be thor¬
oughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equip¬
ment.
• Never allow children to operate
the machine. Do not allow adults
to operate it without proper
instruction.
• Do not carry passengers.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children,
and pets.
• When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders
nor allow anyone near the vehicle while
in operation.
• Make Sure:
a. tractor and attachments are in good
operating condition,
b. all safety devices and shields are in
place
c. and in good working condition, and
d. all adjustments (cutting height, etc.),
have been made.
Preparation • Handle gasoline with care—it is
highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank or add gasoline to a running
or hot engine, or fill the fuel
tank indoors. Wipe up spilled
gasoline.
• Do not run the engine indoors.
Exhaust fumes are dangerous. I
• Clear the work area of objects which
might be picked up and thrown.
• Disengage all attachment clutches and
shift into neutral before attempting to
start the engine.
• Wear heavy footwear. Do not operate
tractor when barefoot or when
wearing open sandals or canvas shoes.
Operation • Disengage power to attachment(s)
and stop the engine before leaving
the operator's position.
• Disengage power to attachment(s)
and stop the engine before making
any repairs or adjustments.
• Shut the engine off when un¬
clogging chute.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards. Be extra careful
when operating on wet or slippery surfaces.
• The vehicle and attachments should be
stopped and inspected for damage after
striking a foreign object, and the damage
should be repaired before restarting and
operating the equipment.
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Safety Rules
Maintenance
and Storage
Disengage power to attachment(s) • Watch out for traffic when crossing or
when transporting or not in use. near roadways.
When using the vehicle with mower,
proceed as follows:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
b. Never operate the tractor with¬
out the mower clutch safety
interlock switch properly
attached and working.
c. Check the blade mounting bolts
for proper tightness at frequent
intervals.
Do not stop or start suddenly
when going uphill or downhill.
Mow up and down the face of
steep slopes; never across the face.
Reduce speed on slopes and in
sharp turns to prevent tipping or
loss of control. Use extreme
caution when changing direction
on slopes.
• If equipment begins to vibrate abnor¬
mally—disengage power to attachments
and stop engine at once. Inspect for
damage and correct before starting
up tractor.
• Use care when pulling loads or using
heavy equipment.
a. Use only drawbar hitch point.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely
control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when
backing.
d. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
when suggested in the operator's
manual.
• Take all possible precautions when
leaving the vehicle unattended, such as
disengaging the power take off, lowering
the attachment (s), shifting into neu¬
tral, setting the parking brake, stopping
the engine, and removing the key.
• Keep the vehicle and attachments in
good operating condition, and keep
safety devices in place.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws • To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
tight to be sure the equipment free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease,
is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with gasoline
Do not change the engine gover- j n the tank inside a building where
nor settings or overspeed engine. fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.
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Tractor Identification
When ordering replacement parts for your Simplicity tractor, be prepared to give your dealer the identification
numbers found on the tractor and engine identification plates shown below. The identification plate for the tractor is
located on the right frame in front of the engine. The engine ID plate is located on the top of the engine blower
housing. We suggest that you locate the numbers and record them below for easy reference.
Tractor I D __ Engine I D
Mower I D
Accessories
There are many optional accessories available for your Sim¬
plicity tractor through your Simplicity dealer. They will
make your tractor perform better or make it easier to oper¬
ate when using various attachments. See your Simplicity
dealer if you wish to purchase any of the following:
WHEEL WEIGHTS — REAR
FRONT WEIGHT
LIFT LEVER
TIRE CHAINS
HOUR METER
HUB CAPS
Attachments
To make your Simplicity tractor most useful to you, a com¬
plete line of attachments is available through your Simpli¬
city dealer. Contact him if you wish to purchase any of the
following:
DUMP CARTS {400 & 1000 L.b. Capacity)
36" ROTARY SNOW THROWER
30" TILLER
42" SNOW PLOW AND DOZER BLADE
VACUUM COLLECTOR (6010 and 6008)
GRASS CATCHER (6008)
Models illustrated in this manual may vary slightly from the model you have.
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Owner Benefits
Dependable, rugged engines —
The 6008 has an 8 horsepower syn¬
chro-balanced engine, and the
6010 has a 10 horsepower, syn¬
chro-balanced engine. Both en¬
gines have mechanical governors
to assure smooth engine perfor¬
mance under varying load con¬
ditions.
Combined clutch and brake pedal
insures safe starting and stopping
with easy rocker action. Parking
brake is easily engaged by just pres¬
sing and tilting pedal.
Comfortable padded bucket seat
is vinyl covered, and is adjustable to
suit different size operators.
Tilt-up hood and seat deck make
maintenance areas accessible.
Large wide tires give comfortable
ride and help protect your lawn.
Steering is easy with all-gear sys¬
tem, designed to give excellent
maneuverability and trouble-free
long life. The short turning radius
allows working around tight corn¬
ers and in confined areas.
6008
6010
Safety interlock lights tell operator at a glance if tractor is
ready to start.
Full length footrests increase operator's comfort and
safety.
Wide rollers help the mower follow the contour of your
lawn, giving smooth, neat mowing.
Tool box lets you carry tools with you on the tractor, safely
and without fear of loss or damage.
Free-floating mower design allows mower to pivot with
front axle to follow ground contours and give smooth, even
cut.
Useful attachments designed to fit on your tractor without
modification. Installation and removal is easy with Simpli¬
city's pin mounting.
Dependable all-gear transaxle has three forward speeds,
one reverse. Gears are fully enclosed, sealed and
lubricated.
Fast starting under all weather conditions is easier with a
heavy duty 12-volt electric starter and battery.
Dash-mounted operating controls are easily accessible
and provide quick finger-tip control.
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* Mower Installation
Mower Installation
CONTENT OF SECTION
This section tells you how to install and remove
your mower. Instructions are given first on how to
install the 36 inch (914 mm) mower, followed by in¬
structions on how to install the 42 inch (1067 mm)
mower. Instructions on how to remove your mower
are last.
INSTALLING 36 INCH MOWER
1. Place your tractor and mower on a smooth,
hard surface, such as concrete, with the mower
on the right side of the tractor.
2. Turn the front wheels of the tractor as far as
they go to the left. Place mower in lowest cut¬
ting position.
3. Slide the mower under the tractor (see figure 1).
4. Slip the lift link into the lift lever arm and
attach the lift chain to the lift link (figure 2).
5. Attach the mower hitch to the rear holes in the
front axle mounting points (figure 3), using the
two pins and safety clips provided.
6. Slip the mower drive belt on the engine PTO
pulley (figure 3).
7. Install the PTO rod onto the mower PTO arm
and the PTO lever (use front hole in PTO lever,
as shown in figure 4).
8. Adjust PTO rod guide tension and belt stops as
necessary as outlined in the Adjustments sec¬
tion of this manual.
Figure 3. Attaching Mower
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INSTALLING 42 INCH MOWER
To install the 42 inch mower on your tractor, per¬
form the following steps:
1. Place tractors and mower on a smooth hard
surface such as concrete, with the mower on
the right side of the tractor.
2. Turn the front wheels of the tractor as far to
the left as they go. Place mower in lowest cut¬
ting position.
3. Slide the front of the mower hitch between the
front wheels, then slide the left side of the
mower housing underneath the tractor (see
figure 5).
4. Slip the lift link into the lift lever arm and
attach the lift chain to the lift link (see figure
6 ).
A CAUTION
Take special care when working near the
engine muffler. It might be hot from re¬
cent operation, and could cause serious
burns if you touch it.
5. Install two pins and spring clips through the
front holes in the front axle mounting points
(see figure 7).
6. Grasp the bottom of the mower hitch. Lift the
front of the hitch and hook the mower hitch
over the two pins just installed in the front axle
mounting points (see figure 7).
7. Press down on the front of the mower hitch and
rotate the rear of the hitch upward so that the
holes in the hitch line up with the center holes
in the front axle mounting points. Install two
pins and spring clips through the center holes
(see figure 7).
8. Slip the mower drive belt on the engine PTO
pulley.
9. Attach the front of the mower PTO rod to the
mower pivot arm with a spring clip (see figure
8 ).
10. Attach the PTO rod guide to the PTO lever
arm, using the center hole of the arm, as shown
in figure 9.
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Mower Installation
11. Adjust the PTO rod guide tension and belt
stops as necessary as outlined in the Adjust¬
ments section of this manual.
Figure 8. Attaching PTO Rod
REMOVING MOWER FROM TRACTOR
To remove the mower from your tractor, perform
the following steps:
1. With the PTO disengaged, remove the mower 7.
drive belt from the engine PTO pulley.
A CAUTION
On 10 horsepower tractors, take special
care when working near the engine ex¬
haust muffler. It may be hot from recent
operation, and could cause serious burns
if you touch it.
Make sure the front of the mower hitch is
not too hot to touch. Allow the mower
hitch and engine muffler to cool for at
least 5 minutes before removing mower.
2. Remove the PTO rod from the tractor PTO
lever arm. Replace the spring clip in the PTO
rod for storage.
For easier mower removal, the 42 inch mower PTO
rod should be removed from the mower complete¬
ly. To remove the PTO rod, pull out the spring clip
holding the PTO rod to the mower PTO arm and
remove rod.
3. Place the mower in the lowest cutting position
and lower the mower lift lever.
4. Unhook the lift chain from the lift link and re¬
move the lift link from the tractor lift arm.
5. Remove the pins attaching the mower to the
tractor. Replace the pins and spring clips in
the mower hitch for storage.
Remember that the 42 inch mower hitch can be
removed by pulling the hitch forward after re¬
moving the two rear pins and spring clips.
Turn the tractor wheels as far as they go to the
left.
Slide the mower out from under the tractor
from the right side.
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