SlMPLIClTY
OPERATION
Easy to get on and off. Full length foot rest is convenient
step. Controls are
out~of
the way.
Quick, simple starting. High capacity battery. Key-control-
led electric starter/generator.
Easy steering. Large steering wheel and gear reduction
pro-
vide low steering effort.
Simple control of engine speed. Single lever has adjustable
friction lock.
Choice of ground speed control. Pick from
TV
wo
transmis-
sions.
Hydrostatic Drive for full range of ground speeds in
forward or reverse without clutching. Variable Speed Drive
provides
s&en
speeds in each gear plus flip shift
second-
+n-r~~c=r~e
shiftinn
lbsina
clutch.
Comfortable foot support Large area foot rests permit
changing foot position without resting feet on mower.
Reduced noise and vibration, Enclosed, large
vOlUme
muffler lowers engine noise. Synchro-balanced engine
(Sovereign) and massive frame (Sovereign and Landlord)
minimizevibration.
RELIABILITY
Increased engine life.
Briggs
&
Stratton engine has
stellite
valves with rotators.
Durable power t
rain. Transmission differential and bevel
oear
housing are all of hardened gear construction. Roll-
Y
ing contact bearings
sumcrt all moving
p21*+
Good traction on sidehills
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ential
provides traction on
y
sidehills and ice, yet doesn’t
scuff
lawns
on turns.
Precise attachment po-
sitioning. Standard
manual lift has not-
ched sector for fixed
positioninq and a
&at
cam
so
attach-
merits
can follow
ground contour.
SAFETY
Single action stopping. Large clutch/brake
pedal has outer lip, retains foot even when icy;
declutches
in first half of travel and applies brake
when depressed further.
Protection from hazardous parts. Belts and drives are
shielded. Muffler and exhaust pipe are enclosed by hood
and grill.
Unobstructed view. Low profile hood. Headlights illumi-
nate wide area, do not reflect from
snow
thrower.
Easily identified control action. Controls are logicallv
grouped and clearly marked as to function and direction.
COMFORT
Soft, comfortable ride. Double bead rim wheels retain
tires at
Idw
air pressure.
Comfortable Seat. Position is adjustable to match opera-
tor’s size.
Hydrostatic transmission
handler
hioh
loads,
Simple access to en-
gine and power train.
Hood unlatches and
nivots
forward.
Se?’
.
“me
T
is open at bottom.
Easy
to change oil. Optional e-
lapsed time meter indicates when oil
change is required. Oil fill and drain pipes
are
readily accessible.
No fuse replacement, Automatic reset circuit breaker
eliminates fuses.
Differential needs no adjustment. Eight springs and hard-
ened wear plates automatically adjust limited slip action.
EQUIPMENT
