Congratulations on your
purchase
of the Simplicity
trac-
tar. We know you bought this machine to make your lawn
and garden work easier. You bought the right machine to
do it. So that
you can get the very most from your pm-
chase, we would consider it a personal favor if you would
take time to study this manual before using your tractor
and its attachments. It will increase the chance of adding
you to our long list of satisfied customers. Also, before al-
lowing others to operate your tractor, be
sure
they read
and understand the safety precautions and operation
sec.
tion of this manual. For your own safety and that of your
family and friends, periodically review the safety tips
found on the inside front cover and page two of this man-
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SIMPLICITY’S NEW EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
The Company warrants Simplicity products to be free from
defects
in material and workmanship, except
the Company makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to tires, engines, generators and voltage
regulators, which
are
warranted by their
respective
manufacturers. Any part
covered
by this warranty which
is
proven
defective within one year (45 days for equipment used for rental, municipal or commercial
purposes) under normal
use,
from date of purchase, will be replaced without charge, provided such
part
is
returned to the factory, (if requested), and is found to be defective upon examination at the factory. This
warranty
does not apply to any Simplicity products altered outside of the Simplicity factory. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPR ESS OR IMPLIED. OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE.
The Company’s obligation under its warranty is
strictly and exclusively limited to the replacement of
such
parts,
and
in no
event
shall the Company be liable for any other damages, whether direct. immediate,
incidental, special, or consequential. Simplicity Manufacturing Company, Inc.,
reselves
the right to modify
or change specifications without prior notification. There are no warranties which extend beyond the
description of any Simplicity product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:..
OWNER’S MANUAL
LANDLORD
&
SOVEREIGN
MFG. NO. 855
MFG. NO. 854
MFG. NO.
857
MFG. NO. 653
WARRANTY
SAFETY INFORMATION
FEATURES
OPERATION
CONTROLS AND HOW TO USE THEM
BEFORE STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE ENGINE
CONTROLLING TRACTOR GROUND SPEED
STOPPING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
ADJUSTMENTS
STARTER-GENERATOR
SEAT
SAFETY INTERLOCK
P.T.O. CLUTCH
& BELT STOPS
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
’
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, FOOT PEDAL
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, PARKING
MAINTENANCE
EVERY 5 HOURS
EVERY 25 HOURS
EVERY 100 HOURS
SERVICE
GENERAL REPAIRS
OFF SEASON STORAGE
STARTING AFTER STORAGE
REPLACEMENT PARTS
SPECIFICATIONS
ACCESSORIES
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