Simplicity 2690716 - Manuals

2 SAFETY RULES GENERAL OPERATION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. 2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening atall times. 3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar w...

3 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children. Children are often attracted to the unitand the mowing activity. Never assume that children willremain where you last saw them. 1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of anothe...

4 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your unit up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Braking may be affect...

5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers.3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 4. Never fuel the machi...

6 This unit has been designed and manufactured toprovide you with the safety and reliability you wouldexpect from an industry leader in outdoor powerequipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you with the necessary basicknowledge to oper...

8 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ID Tag When contacting the service center for replacementparts, service, or information you MUST have thesenumbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’sidentification numbers, and engine serial numbers in thespace provided for easy access. The identification tag is ...

9 OPERATION Ground Speed Levers / Parking Brake These levers control the ground speed and parking brakeof the rider. The left lever controls the left rear drivewheel and the right lever controls the right rear drivewheel and parking brake. Pushing the levers out to the side, away from theoperator’s ...

10 Mower Cutting Height Switch To increase the mower cutting height (raise the mowerdeck), press the top of the yellow cutting height switch.To decrease mower cutting height (lower the mowerdeck), press the bottom of the switch. Mower cuttingheight range is approximately 3-3/4” to 1-1/2”. Thecutting...

11 WARNING Never allow passengers to ride on the unit. Before leaving the operator’s position for anyreason, engage the parking brake and disengagethe PTO. Never leave the unit unattended (i.e. outof sight) with the engine running. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider andmower free of grass...

12 PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND NOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked ona slope. 1. Turn the mower blades OFF, push the ground speed control levers out to their START/PARK positions, turnthe ignition switch OFF, remove the key , and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Locate the transmis...

13 DRIVING PRACTICE - BASIC DRIVING WARNING: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°). See SLOPE OPERATION in the safety section.Zero turn riders operate differently from other four-wheeled vehicles. The drive wheels are also yoursteering wheels. If you cannot drive the unit on a hill, youwi...

14 ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Your zero turn rider’s unique ability to turn inplace allows you to turn around at the end of acutting row rather than having to stop and makea Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a right end-of row zeroturn: 1. Slow down at...

16 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following schedules should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. * More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions. ** Check the function of the safety system after the unit has been stored for 30 days or longer. † Th...

17 Rider Maintenance Items ACCESSING THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT Lift up on the back edge of the seat deck to access theengine compartment. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER ANDENGINE COMPARTMENT Service Interval: Before each use. CAUTION: If debris is not removed from the enginecompartment and other hot surfaces, ...

18 Figure 16. Arbor Lubrication (3-Blade Model Shown) Figure 17. Lubricating Rider Figure 18. Lubricating Rider Figure 15. Mower Lubrication LUBRICATION Service Interval: 25 hours. Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 15through 19 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: ...

19 CLEAN DECK & CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADES Service Interval: 25 hours or as required. 1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal” in the OPERATION section). 2. See Figure 20. Remove blade to inspect it or to safely access the underside of the mower deck. Usea block of wood to prevent blade ...

20 CLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLES Service Interval: 100 Hours 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (B, Figure 23). 2. Remove the rubber strap securing the battery, and remove the battery. 3. Clean the battery and battery compartment with a solution of baking soda and water. ...

21 CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH Service Interval: 200 Hours. The Power Take Off (PTO) clutch drives the mowerblades. The PTO clutch is engaged and disengaged bythe mower blade switch. Check the PTO clutchadjustment every 200 hours of operation. Also performthe following procedure if the clutch is slipp...

22 Figure 26. Recommended Engine Oil - Briggs & Stratton Models Use oil classified API Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity: 100 80 60 40 20 32 0 -20 38 27 16 4 -7 0 -18 -30 ˚F ˚C 30 Conventional** Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 5W-30 10W-30 Conventional* *CAUTION: Air cooled engin...

23 SERVICE AIR FILTER & PRE-CLEANER Service Interval: Pre-Cleaner: Every 25 hours or as required. Air Filter: Every 50 hours or as required. Replacement Interval: Pre-Cleaner: As required. Air Filter: Every 200 hours or once per season. Air Filter Removal & Installation 1. Lift up on the bot...

24 1. Pre-Cleaner Air Filter 1. 2. 2. Figure 30. Air Filter Service REPLACE SPARK PLUG Service Interval: Yearly Replacement Spark Plug: 5066 Spark Plug Gap: .030” (.76mm) 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. 2. Clean the area around the spark plug. 3. Remove the spark plug. 4. Check the spark pl...

25 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVERADJUSTMENT The control levers have three adjustments: To Adjust Control Lever Height: Pull the levers in across the operator’s lap to their DRIVE positions.Loosen the mount bolts (D, Figure 32) and raise or lowerthe levers to the desired positio...

26 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Stop the unit, turn the ignition OFF, set the ground speed levers to PARK positions, and wait for allmoving parts to stop. 2. Locate the brake rod (A, Figure 34) and adjustment nut (B). 4. Measure the parking brake spring. Its compressed length, with the ground speed levers in...

27 Figure 35. Measure Blade Tips to GroundA. Mower DeckB. Blade TipC. Level Ground A B C Figure 36. Orient Blades Side-to-Side MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS Side to Side Leveling If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause anuneven cut. See CH...

28 Figure 38. Orient Blades Front-to-Back Front To Back Leveling If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause anuneven cut. See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. 1. Turn the blades front-to-back as shown in Figure 38. Measure the distance from the ground to f...

29 STORAGE WARNING Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed,poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors cantravel to an ignition source (such as a furnace,water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion. Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals. STORAGE Before Storage Before you store your unit...

30 TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extendthe life of your equipment, prolonged or constant usemay eventually require that service be performed to allowit to continue operating properly. The troubleshootingguide below lists the most common problems, theircauses and reme...

31 Troubleshooting the Mower PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Mower cuttingheight does notadjust. Cutting height motor screw dirty or requireslube. Thoroughly clean and lubricate cutting height motorscrew. Cutting height linkage disconnected. Check that mower linkage is connected. Mower cut isuneven. Rider tire...

32 SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE ITEMS ENGINE: Make Briggs & Stratton Model Intek Horsepower 20 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 30.59 Cu. in (501cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 9 amp. Alternator, Battery: 230 CCA Oil Capacity 44 Oz. (1.3 L) w/o filter; 48 Oz. (1.42 L) w/ filter CHASSIS: Fuel Tank Cap. Capacity:...

Lawn Care & Mowing Information LC-1 HOW AND WHEN TOWATER, FERTILIZE &AERATE Mo s t lawn s are watered too often, but with too little water. However too much water can allow develop-ment of diseases with your lawn. It i s be s t to water the lawn only when nece ss ary, and then to water it s ...

LC-2 Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’llget when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: ● Mow when the grass is between 3”-4” (7,5-10 cm) high. ● Mow with sharp blades. Short clippin...