Simplicity 9518 Series User Manual

LUBRICATION & SERVICE
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FIGURE 14 - Front View - Front Drive Axle
1. R.H. Final Drive Fill & Level Plug
2. R.H. Final Drive Drain Plug
3. Axle Housing Fill & Level Plug
4. Axle Housing Drain Plug
5. Front Pivot Lube (2 Fittings)
FRONT AXLE DRIVE (Figure 14)
Check front axle drive oil levels once every 10 hours of
operation. With tractor on level ground, check all three
level plugs for proper oil fill. Change oil first time after
50 hours of operation and every 200 hours thereafter.
NOTE: Each final drive must be filled and checked
separately. Fill to each level plug with Allis-Chalmers
Power Fluid 821 or Simplicity Multipurpose Hydraulic
Transmission Oil. Lube front and rear pivots once daily.
BATTERY (Figure 15)
The battery is mounted in front of the radiator.
CAUTION: Batteries produce explosive
gases. Keep flames, sparks and smoking
material away from batteries. Ventilation is
required, when charging or storing batteries.
DANGER: Fluid in electric storage batteries
contains sulfuric acid which can cause
SEVERE BURNS. AVOID all contact of fluid
with eyes, skin, or clothing. If contact does occur, flush
off immediately with large amounts of water. Get
prompt medical attention. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN.
Keep the battery and terminals clean. If terminals
become corroded, or if battery becomes acid soaked,
wash with a mixture of baking soda and water. The vent
plugs must be in place when cleaning batteries. Check
the gas escape holes in vent caps to make sure they
are open.
Check level of electrolyte solution in batteries at least
once a week (50 hours) to make sure it is at proper
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FIGURE 15 - Battery - Hood Open
6. Battery 8. Positive Terminal
7. Negative Terminals 9. Radiator
level. The electrolyte should be maintained at the in¬
dicator level in each cell, which is approximately 3/8”
(10 mm) above top of separators. Never add anything to
battery solution except clean distilled water. Clean
containers and filling equipment must be used.
In cold weather, add water to batteries only prior to
operating engine so that charging will mix electrolyte
and water to prevent freezing. A fully charged battery
will not freeze in cold temperature, but, if only partly
charged, will freeze and be damaged, even at tempera¬
tures only slightly below freezing.
If batteries are removed from tractor, disconnect nega¬
tive ground cables from battery terminals first. Upon
reinstalling batteries, connect ground cables last and
connect to negative terminal of batteries. The battery
retainer should be in place and tightened snugly to pre¬
vent batteries from damage caused by vibration.
In the event the tractor is not being used for a long
period of time, it is advisable to remove and clean the
batteries. Have them fully charged and stored in a well
vented basement or some similar place where the tem¬
perature will be as low as possible, but above freezing.
When using a booster battery or auxiliary starting
power as a starting aid, do the following:
1. Make certain transmission is in neutral, PTO is dis¬
engaged and park brake is set.
2. DO NOT connect across terminals on starter.
3. Attach one cable to positive (+) terminal of tractor
battery and to positive terminal of booster battery
or auxiliary staring power.
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Simplicity 9518 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	9518 Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English