Simplicity 6008 User manual

Simplicity

OPERATORS

MANUAL

MODELS

6008

and

6010

HP.

TRACTOR

MFG.

NO.

1690192

6008

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

U.S.A.

767

Dear

Simplicity

Customer:

Congratulations

your

purchase

this

Simplicity

tractor.

Your

tractor

has

been

carefully

designed

and

built

give

you

years

de¬

pendable

service.

The

tractor

and

mower

have

been

built

meet

exceed

current

O.P.E.I.

certification

requirements,

according

ANSI

Safety

Specifications

B71.1-1972,

B71

.la-1974,

and

have

been

cer¬

tified

independent

testing

laboratory.

With

proper

care,

will

help

you

your

most

important

jobs

efficiently.

make

sure

you

get

the

utmost

value

from

your

purchase,

study

this

manual

carefully.

Also

study

all

other

enclosed

literature

before

operating

performing

any

adjustments

your

machine.

Have

any¬

one

else

who

plans

run

the

tractor

read

this

information

also.

For

the

safety

you

and

others,

study

the

safety

information

page

Review

this

information

often.

there

for

your

benefit

and

important.

have

provided

you

with

other

information

which

will

enable

you

service,

operate,

and

adjust

your

tractor.

Should

you

need

help

with

any

these

procedures,

your

Simplicity

dealer

will

happy

help

you

with

any

service

repair

work.

Measurements

are

given

this

manual

with

metric

equivalents

parentheses.

For

example,

behind

the

measurement

inch

would

appear

mm).

So,

the

metric

equivalent

inch

millimeters.

Those

metric

measurements

are

provided

for

your

convenience

aid

converting

the

metric

system.

list

metric

terms

and

abbreviations

used

this

manual

provided

below.

LIST

ABBREVIATIONS

METRIC

TERMS

cubic

centimetre

kilogram

kPa

kiloPascal

km/h

kilometres

per

hour

kilowatt

litre

millimetre

■

newton

metre

©SIMPLICITY

MANUFACTURING

CO.,

DIVISION

ALUS-CHALMERS,

1976

ffimpliciitj

6000

Series

SAFETY

RULES.

TRACTOR

IDENTIFICATION.

ACCESSORIES

ATTACHMENTS.

OWNER

BENEFITS..

MOWER

INSTALLATION.

INSTALLING

36"

MOWER.

INSTALLING

42"

MOWER

...

REMOVING

MOWERS.

OPERATION.

CONTENT

SECTION.

TRACTOR

CONTROLS.

OPERATING

PROCEDURE

NORMAL

CARE.

CONTENT

SECTION.

TRACTOR

SCHEDULED

CARE...

TRACTOR

NORMAL

STORAGE.

TRACTOR

OFF-SEASON

STORAGE.

STARTING

TRACTOR

AFTER

STORAGE.

MOWER

SCHEDULED

CARE.

MOWER

STORAGE...

TROUBLESHOOTING..

CONTENT

SECTION..

TRACTOR

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROCEDURE

MOWER

TROUBLESHOOTING..

ADJUSTMENTS.

CONTENT

SECTION...

TRACTOR

ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURES

....

MOWER

ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURES.34

SPECIFICATIONS.39

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■

Read

these

safety

rules

and

them

closely.

Failure

obey

these

rules

could

result

loss

control

vehicle

severe

personal

injury

yourself

bystanders,

damage

property

equipment

affecting

your

safety.

Safety

Rules

This

notation

preceding

Cautions

and

Warnings

the

text

signifies

important

precau¬

tionary

steps

which,

not

properly

followed,

could

result

personal

injury

damage

your

equipment

affecting

your

safety.

General

•

Read

the

Operating

and

Service

Instructions

carefully.

thor¬

oughly

familiar

with

the

controls

and

the

proper

use

the

equip¬

ment.

•

Never

allow

children

operate

the

machine.

not

allow

adults

operate

without

proper

instruction.

•

not

carry

passengers.

•

Keep

the

area

operation

clear

all

persons,

particularly

small

children,

and

pets.

•

When

using

any

attachments,

never

direct

discharge

material

toward

bystanders

nor

allow

anyone

near

the

vehicle

while

operation.

•

Make

Sure:

tractor

and

attachments

are

good

operating

condition,

all

safety

devices

and

shields

are

place

and

good

working

condition,

and

all

adjustments

(cutting

height,

etc.),

have

been

made.

Preparation

•

Handle

gasoline

with

care—it

highly

flammable.

Use

approved

gasoline

container.

Never

remove

the

cap

the

fuel

tank

add

gasoline

running

hot

engine,

fill

the

fuel

tank

indoors.

Wipe

spilled

gasoline.

•

not

run

the

engine

indoors.

Exhaust

fumes

are

dangerous.

•

Clear

the

work

area

objects

which

might

picked

and

thrown.

•

Disengage

all

attachment

clutches

and

shift

into

neutral

before

attempting

start

the

engine.

•

Wear

heavy

footwear.

not

operate

tractor

when

barefoot

when

wearing

open

sandals

canvas

shoes.

Operation

•

Disengage

power

attachment(s)

and

stop

the

engine

before

leaving

the

operator's

position.

•

Disengage

power

attachment(s)

and

stop

the

engine

before

making

any

repairs

adjustments.

•

Shut

the

engine

off

when

un¬

clogging

chute.

•

Stay

alert

for

holes

the

terrain

and

other

hidden

hazards.

extra

careful

when

operating

wet

slippery

surfaces.

•

The

vehicle

and

attachments

should

stopped

and

inspected

for

damage

after

striking

foreign

object,

and

the

damage

should

repaired

before

restarting

and

operating

the

equipment.

Safety

Rules

Maintenance

and

Storage

Disengage

power

attachment(s)

•

Watch

out

for

traffic

when

crossing

when

transporting

not

use.

near

roadways.

When

using

the

vehicle

with

mower,

proceed

follows:

Mow

only

daylight

good

artificial

light.

Never

operate

the

tractor

with¬

out

the

mower

clutch

safety

interlock

switch

properly

attached

and

working.

Check

the

blade

mounting

bolts

for

proper

tightness

frequent

intervals.

not

stop

start

suddenly

when

going

uphill

downhill.

Mow

and

down

the

face

steep

slopes;

never

across

the

face.

Reduce

speed

slopes

and

sharp

turns

prevent

tipping

loss

control.

Use

extreme

caution

when

changing

direction

slopes.

•

equipment

begins

vibrate

abnor¬

mally—disengage

power

attachments

and

stop

engine

once.

Inspect

for

damage

and

correct

before

starting

tractor.

•

Use

care

when

pulling

loads

using

heavy

equipment.

Use

only

drawbar

hitch

point.

Limit

loads

those

you

can

safely

control.

not

turn

sharply.

Use

care

when

backing.

Use

counterweight(s)

wheel

weights

when

suggested

the

operator's

manual.

•

Take

all

possible

precautions

when

leaving

the

vehicle

unattended,

such

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

good

operating

condition,

and

keep

safety

devices

place.

Keep

all

nuts,

bolts,

and

screws

•

reduce

fire

hazard,

keep

the

engine

tight

sure

the

equipment

free

grass,

leaves,

excessive

grease,

safe

working

condition.

•

Never

store

the

equipment

with

gasoline

not

change

the

engine

gover-

the

tank

inside

building

where

nor

settings

overspeed

engine.

fumes

may

reach

open

flame

spark.

Allow

the

engine

cool

before

storing

any

enclosure.

Simpllcliy

Tractor

Identification

When

ordering

replacement

parts

for

your

Simplicity

tractor,

prepared

give

your

dealer

the

identification

numbers

found

the

tractor

and

engine

identification

plates

shown

below.

The

identification

plate

for

the

tractor

located

the

right

frame

front

the

engine.

The

engine

plate

located

the

top

the

engine

blower

housing.

suggest

that

you

locate

the

numbers

and

record

them

below

for

easy

reference.

Tractor

Engine

Mower

Accessories

There

are

many

optional

accessories

available

for

your

Sim¬

plicity

tractor

through

your

Simplicity

dealer.

They

will

make

your

tractor

perform

better

make

easier

oper¬

ate

when

using

various

attachments.

See

your

Simplicity

dealer

you

wish

purchase

any

the

following:

WHEEL

WEIGHTS

—

REAR

FRONT

WEIGHT

LIFT

LEVER

TIRE

CHAINS

HOUR

METER

HUB

CAPS

Attachments

make

your

Simplicity

tractor

most

useful

you,

com¬

plete

line

attachments

available

through

your

Simpli¬

city

dealer.

Contact

him

you

wish

purchase

any

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

this

manual

may

vary

slightly

from

the

model

you

have.

SZlmalicitu

Owner

Benefits

Dependable,

rugged

engines

—

The

6008

has

horsepower

syn¬

chro-balanced

engine,

and

the

6010

has

horsepower,

syn¬

chro-balanced

engine.

Both

en¬

gines

have

mechanical

governors

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

easily

engaged

just

pres¬

sing

and

tilting

pedal.

Comfortable

padded

bucket

seat

vinyl

covered,

and

adjustable

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

easy

with

all-gear

sys¬

tem,

designed

give

excellent

maneuverability

and

trouble-free

long

life.

The

short

turning

radius

allows

working

around

tight

corn¬

ers

and

confined

areas.

6008

6010

Safety

interlock

lights

tell

operator

glance

tractor

ready

start.

Full

length

footrests

increase

operator's

comfort

and

safety.

Wide

rollers

help

the

mower

the

contour

your

lawn,

giving

smooth,

neat

mowing.

Tool

box

lets

you

carry

tools

with

you

the

tractor,

safely

and

without

fear

loss

damage.

Free-floating

mower

design

allows

mower

pivot

with

front

axle

ground

contours

and

give

smooth,

even

cut.

Useful

attachments

designed

fit

your

tractor

without

modification.

Installation

and

removal

easy

with

Simpli¬

city's

mounting.

Dependable

all-gear

transaxle

has

three

forward

speeds,

one

reverse.

Gears

are

fully

enclosed,

sealed

and

lubricated.

Fast

starting

under

all

weather

conditions

easier

with

heavy

duty

12-volt

electric

starter

and

battery.

Dash-mounted

operating

controls

are

easily

accessible

and

provide

quick

finger-tip

control.

FmSmalSciiu

Mower

Installation

Mower

Installation

CONTENT

SECTION

This

section

tells

you

how

install

and

remove

your

mower.

Instructions

are

given

first

how

install

the

inch

(914

mm)

mower,

followed

in¬

structions

how

install

the

inch

(1067

mm)

mower.

Instructions

how

remove

your

mower

are

last.

INSTALLING

INCH

MOWER

Place

your

tractor

and

mower

smooth,

hard

surface,

such

concrete,

with

the

mower

the

right

side

the

tractor.

Turn

the

front

wheels

the

tractor

far

they

the

left.

Place

mower

lowest

cut¬

ting

position.

Slide

the

mower

under

the

tractor

(see

figure

1).

Slip

the

lift

link

into

the

lift

lever

arm

and

attach

the

lift

chain

the

lift

link

(figure

2).

Attach

the

mower

hitch

the

rear

holes

the

front

axle

mounting

points

(figure

3),

using

the

two

pins

and

safety

clips

provided.

Slip

the

mower

drive

belt

the

engine

PTO

pulley

(figure

3).

Install

the

PTO

rod

onto

the

mower

PTO

arm

and

the

PTO

lever

(use

front

hole

PTO

lever,

shown

figure

4).

Adjust

PTO

rod

guide

tension

and

belt

stops

necessary

outlined

the

Adjustments

sec¬

tion

this

manual.

Figure

Attaching

Mower

Installation

ffimp/Zdiif

INSTALLING

INCH

MOWER

install

the

inch

mower

your

tractor,

per¬

form

the

following

steps:

Place

tractors

and

mower

smooth

hard

surface

such

concrete,

with

the

mower

the

right

side

the

tractor.

Turn

the

front

wheels

the

tractor

far

the

left

they

go.

Place

mower

lowest

cut¬

ting

position.

Slide

the

front

the

mower

hitch

between

the

front

wheels,

then

slide

the

left

side

the

mower

housing

underneath

the

tractor

(see

figure

5).

Slip

the

lift

link

into

the

lift

lever

arm

and

attach

the

lift

chain

the

lift

link

(see

figure

CAUTION

Take

special

care

when

working

near

the

engine

muffler.

might

hot

from

re¬

cent

operation,

and

could

cause

serious

burns

you

touch

it.

Install

two

pins

and

spring

clips

through

the

front

holes

the

front

axle

mounting

points

(see

figure

7).

Grasp

the

bottom

the

mower

hitch.

Lift

the

front

the

hitch

and

hook

the

mower

hitch

over

the

two

pins

just

installed

the

front

axle

mounting

points

(see

figure

7).

Press

down

the

front

the

mower

hitch

and

rotate

the

rear

the

hitch

upward

that

the

holes

the

hitch

line

with

the

center

holes

the

front

axle

mounting

points.

Install

two

pins

and

spring

clips

through

the

center

holes

(see

figure

7).

Slip

the

mower

drive

belt

the

engine

PTO

pulley.

Attach

the

front

the

mower

PTO

rod

the

mower

pivot

arm

with

spring

clip

(see

figure

10.

Attach

the

PTO

rod

guide

the

PTO

lever

arm,

using

the

center

hole

the

arm,

shown

figure

Simplicity

Mower

Installation

11.

Adjust

the

PTO

rod

guide

tension

and

belt

stops

necessary

outlined

the

Adjust¬

ments

section

this

manual.

Figure

Attaching

PTO

Rod

REMOVING

MOWER

FROM

TRACTOR

remove

the

mower

from

your

tractor,

perform

the

following

steps:

With

the

PTO

disengaged,

remove

the

mower

drive

belt

from

the

engine

PTO

pulley.

CAUTION

horsepower

tractors,

take

special

care

when

working

near

the

engine

ex¬

haust

muffler.

may

hot

from

recent

operation,

and

could

cause

serious

burns

you

touch

it.

Make

sure

the

front

the

mower

hitch

not

too

hot

touch.

Allow

the

mower

hitch

and

engine

muffler

cool

for

least

minutes

before

removing

mower.

Remove

the

PTO

rod

from

the

tractor

PTO

lever

arm.

Replace

the

spring

clip

the

PTO

rod

for

storage.

For

easier

mower

removal,

the

inch

mower

PTO

rod

should

removed

from

the

mower

complete¬

ly.

remove

the

PTO

rod,

pull

out

the

spring

clip

holding

the

PTO

rod

the

mower

PTO

arm

and

remove

rod.

Place

the

mower

the

lowest

cutting

position

and

lower

the

mower

lift

lever.

Unhook

the

lift

chain

from

the

lift

link

and

re¬

move

the

lift

link

from

the

tractor

lift

arm.

Remove

the

pins

attaching

the

mower

the

tractor.

Replace

the

pins

and

spring

clips

the

mower

hitch

for

storage.

Remember

that

the

inch

mower

hitch

can

removed

pulling

the

hitch

forward

after

re¬

moving

the

two

rear

pins

and

spring

clips.

Turn

the

tractor

wheels

far

they

the

left.

Slide

the

mower

out

from

under

the

tractor

from

the

right

side.

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