Simplicity 16HP V-Twin - Manuals

Table of Contents Identification Numbers ......................................Safety Rules Information ............................... Features Controls ........................................... Control Functions .................................................... 6 Parking Brake Cruise Control ...

IdentificationN u m b e r s When contacting your Authorized Dealer for replacement parts, service, or information YOU MUST HAVETHESE NUMBERS. W I U n i t I d e n t i f i c a t i o n T a g M o w e r D e c k I d e n t i f i c a t i o n T a g IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Record your model name/number, unit a...

A Safety Rules Information A Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control ofunit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This deck is of hands and feet and throwina The triangle in tex...

Safety Rules & Information C H I L D R E N Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert tothe presence of children. Children are often attracted tothe unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- dren will remain where you last saw them. l Keep children out of the mowing area...

Safety Rules Information SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-vide you with the safety and reliability you would expectfrom an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you w...

F e a t u r e s Controls Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you better understand the safety and operatinginstructions provided in this manual. F i g u r e 1 . T r a c t o r M o w e r C o n t r o l s A. Choke (Twin Cylinder M...

Features Controls G. Ignition Switch The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it hasthree positions: O F F Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system. RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system. START Cranks the engine for starting. NOTE: Never leave the ignition...

PARKING BRAKE CRUISEC O N T R O L K N O B F U N C T I O N S Applying the Parking Brake See Figure 2. To lock the parking brake, release the ground speed pedals (A),fully depress the brake pedal (B), pull UP on the parking brake /cruise control knob (C), and then release brakepedal. Releasing the Par...

Features Controls A S A F E T Y INTERLOCK SYSTEM his unit is equipped with safety interlock switches other safety devices. These safety systems are resent for your safety, do not attempt to bypass switches, and never tamper with safety Check their operation regularly. SAFETY Checks our unit is equip...

Operating the Tractor GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Before first time operation: l Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate thistractor and mower. l Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. l Drive in an open area without ...

Operating the Tractor STARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake. 2. Make sure that your feet are not depressing the ground speed control pedals. 3. Disengage the PTO clutch. 4. Set the throttle to FULL. 5. Twin Cylinder Models...

Operating the Tractor Figure 6. Raising Lowering Mower A. Mower Lift Lever B. Mower Height Adjuster MOWER DECK REMOVAL INSTALLATION Removing the Mower Deck Figure 7. Lift Arms ( V i e w e d f r o m u n d e r n e a t h r i g h t s i d e o f t r a c t o r )A. Mower Lift Arm C. Flat Washer B. Tractor L...

Operating the Tractor Figure 10. Raising Lowering MowerA. Mower Lift Lever B. Mower Height Adjuster ,A WARNING E n g a g e p a r k i n g b r a k e , d i s e n g a g e P T O , s t o p e n g i n e a n d r e m o v e k e y b e f o r e a t t e m p t i n g t o install or remove the mower. Installing the M...

STORAGE Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, sonever store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is alsotoxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure usedfor human o...

R e g u l a r M a i n t e n a n c e MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one...

Regular Maintenance A WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must beh a n d l e d w i t h c a r e . N e v e r f i l l t h e t a n k w h e n t h eengine is still hot from recent operation. Do nota l l o w o p e n f l a m e , s m o k i n g o r m a t c h e s i n t h ea r e a . A v o i d o v e r - f i...

Regular Maintenance Engine A C C E S S I N G T H E E N G I N E To gain access to the angina, unhook the rubber straps (Figure 18) and tip the hood forward. NOTE: For engine service item locations see Figure 20 for models with Briggs Stratton engines and Figure 19 for models with Kohler engines FUEL ...

Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION r Lubricate the unit at the locations shown Figures 21 through 25 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: l front axle pivot l front wheel bushings l front axle grease fittings l steering linkage l foot pedal . mower pivots l mower arbors l transmission i...

Regular Maintenance F i g u r e 2 4 . A r b o r L u b r i c a t i o n P o i n t s F i g u r e 2 5 . M o w e r L u b r i c a t i o n P o i n t s LUBRICATE REAR AXLES We recommend removing the rear wheels and lubricat- ing the axle shafts yearly. This prevents the wheel from seizing onto the axle shaf...

Regular Maintenance BATTERY MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid Raise the hood to access battery. 2. Remove the battery filler cap (See Figure 28). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, adddistilled water. 3. Reinstall the filler cap. Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconn...

Regular Maintenance S E R V I C I N G T H E M O W E R B L A D E S F o r y o u r p e r s o n a l s a f e t y , d o n o t h a n d l e t h e s h a r p i m p r o p e r h a n d l i n g o f b l a d e s m a y r e s u l t i n s e r i o u s 1. Remove mower from the tractor. See Mower Installation Removal. 2....

Troubleshooting,Adjustment, Service TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extendthe life of your equipment, prolonged or constant usemay eventually require that service be performed toallow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most com...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, Service Tractor Cant. Engine runs, but tractor will not drive. Tractor drive belt slips. Brake will not hold. Tractor steers hard orhandles poorly. Drive belt does not stop when clutch/brake pedal depressed. Ground speed control pedalsnot depressed. 2. Transmission relea...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT 1. Use a suitable drift to remove the roll pin at the base of the steering wheel (see Figure 32). 2. Pull down on the rubber boot to expose the two holes in the steering shaft. 3. Align the hole in the steering wheel with the appro...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, Service ,A WARNING T o a v o i d s e r i o u s i n j u r y , p e r f o r m a d j u s t m e n t s o n l yw i t h e n g i n e s t o p p e d , k e y r e m o v e d a n d t r a c t o r o n l e v e l g r o u n d . PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Adjustment of the PTO clutch is usually n...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, Service BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the wheels, and remove the ignition key. DO NOT e n g a g e t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e . 2. Remove the mower deck (see Mower Deck Removal). 3. Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 37) and adjust- ment nu...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, Service ,A WARNING B e f o r e c h e c k i n g m o w e r , s h u t o f f P T O a n d e n g i n e .A l l o w a l l m o v i n g p a r t s t o s t o p . R e m o v e i g n i t i o nk e y , t h e n d i s c o n n e c t t h e s p a r k p l u g w i r e a n d f a s t e n i t a w ...

To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT 38” Mower Drive Belt Replacement NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace-ment parts. Check the back of this manual or the decal under the hood for common replacement part numbers. NOTE: is not necessary to re...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, Service 44” 50” Arbor Drive Belt Replacement NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace-ment parts. Check the back of this manual or the decal under the hood for common replacement numbers. 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service BATTERY SERVICE , A W A R N I N G - - - - - - - K e e p o p e n f l a m e s a n d s p a r k s a w a y f r o m t h e Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat-tery. When engine is off, the voltmeter shows batteryvoltage, ...

HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT See Figure 49. 1. Open the hood. 2.. Remove the light bulb socket from the bezel by twist- ing it counterclockwise and pulling it out. 3. Remove and replace the light bulb with an identical bulb. 4. Reinstall the socket into the bezel. Figure 49. Headlight Replacement DASHLIGHT...

Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE 14 HP 16 HP Briggs Stratton Make Briggs Stratton Model V-Twin Horsepower 16 HP 3600 rpm Cylinder 22.68 in (68 mm) Stroke 2.60 in (66 mm) Displacement 29.3 Cu. in (480 cc) Construction...

Specifications DIMENSIONS: 70.25 in (178 cm) Overall Width 35 in (88.9 cm) Height To Top of Steering Wheel: 40 in (101.6 cm)To Top of Engine Cover: 34 in (86.7 cm) Wheel Base 50.75 in (129 cm) Weight (apx..) Net: 424 Ibs. (192 kg) mower 536 Ibs. (243 kg) w/mowerShipping: 575 (261 kg) mower 687 (312 ...

Lawn Care Mowing Information GENERAL INFORMATION Proper mowing is an important part of maintaining yourlawn in the best possible condition. A healthy and wellmaintained lawn is better able to resist drought, weeds,and other stresses. But too much maintenance is asdetrimental to your lawn as neglect....

lawn Care Mowing Information HOW HIGH TOMOW THE GRASS Often cutting height is a matter of personal prefer- ence. Typically, you should mow the grass when it is isbetween three and fiveinches high. The proper cutting height range for aspecific lawn will dependupon several factors,including the type o...

lawn Care Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affectthe results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, Mow when the grass is between three and five inches Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one inch or shorter decompose ...

Lawn Care Mowing Information Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting, or side-discharging, disperses fine clip-pings evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses usethis method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allowfreer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenlyover the lawn. ENGINE SP...

Lawn Care Mowing Information TIPS On Dealing With Clippings Clippings are beneficial to your lawn. A common mis- conception about clippings is that they automaticallylead to thatch-this is untrue Short clippings producedby broadcasting and clippings produced by mulchingmethods actually c o n t r i b...

Lawn Care Mowing Information SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON MOWING PROBLEMS Streaking S t r e a k i n g Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are leftbehind the mower. Streaking is usually caused byoperator error or poor blade maintenance. CAUSE Blades are not sharpBlades are worn down too farEngine sp...

Lawn Care Mowing Information Uneven Cutting U n e v e n C u t t i n g Uneven cutting is waviness or smooth troughs in the lawn surface. Uneven cutting is usually caused bymower deck damage or misadjustment. C A U S E S O L U T I O N Deck is not leveled correctlyBlades are dull or wornBlades are dama...

Common International Symbols Fast (Throttle) Slow (Throttle) Throttle PTO Clutch Engaged Parking Brake Mower CuttingHeight Adjustment Technical Manuals Literature Available Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, (and as P a r t s M a n u a l s Fully illustrated parts manua...