Simplicity ZT2354 - Manuals

2 IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATIONS Identification Numbers When contacting yourAuthorized Dealer forreplacement parts, service,or information YOU MUSTHAVE THESE NUMBERS. IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Record your model name/number, unit and mower deckmanufacturer numbers and engine serial number in thespace prov...

3 Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of con-trol of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The trian...

4 Safety Rules & Information CHILDREN 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. • Keep children out of the mowing area and u...

5 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 equipmentmanufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you with the necessary basick...

6 Features & Controlsof the Zero Turn Rider CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowingrequire the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination andsequence of c...

7 Features & Controls D. Parking Brake Handle The parking brake is applied by pulling UP on the park-ing brake handle until it locks over-center. To release theparking brake, push the handle DOWN. E. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.Pull UP on the switc...

WARNING If you do not understand how a specific controlfunctions, or have not yet thoroughly read theFEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor withoutfirst becoming familiar with the location andfunction of ALL controls. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting in...

10 Operating the Zero Turn Rider ZERO TURNDRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive , and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice.Spending some time going through the maneuvers show...

11 ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row ZeroTurn Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turnin place allows you to turn around at the endof a cutting row rather than having to stopand Y-turn before starting a new row.For example, to execute a right end-of rowZero Turn: 1. Slow down at the end ...

12 Operating the Zero Turn Rider MOWER DECK REMOVAL &INSTALLATION Removing the Mower Deck NOTE: Perform mower removal on a hard, level surfacesuch as a concrete floor. 1. Push the deck lift pedal forward until it locks in the “TRANSPORT” position and remove the heightadjustment pin. 2. Place two...

13 Operating the Zero Turn Rider Installing the Mower Deck NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur-face such as a concrete floor. 1. Slide the mower under the tractor.2. Install the bar mount pins (C, Figure 12) to secure the pusher bars (A, Figure 12) to the mower. 3. Place two, 2” x ...

14 Operating the Zero Turn Rider 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 fuelvapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is alsotoxic if inhaled, so never store the unit ...

RegularMaintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a recordof your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recordedby the hour meter....

CHECKING / ADDING FUEL To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (see A, Figure 2). 2. Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in thetank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manu-al for specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.4. Repeat same proce...

LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 16through 22 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles• motion control pivots• suspension a-arms• rear deck mounts• deck lift pivots• deck lift foot pedal• front pivot frame• mower arbors Use greas...

20 Regular Maintenance BATTERY MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid 1. Raise the seat plate to access battery.2. Remove the rubber strap and battery box cover.3. Remove the battery filler cap (A, Figure 23). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, adddistilled water. 4. Reinstall...

21 SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES 1. Remove mower from the rider. See Mower Installation & Removal. 2. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in followingsteps. 3. To remove blade for sharpening, use a wood block to hold blade while removing the blade...

23 Troubleshooting Adjustments & 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 ...

24 Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below. 4. Brake is no...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage theparking brake. 2. Remove both control covers.3. Locate the upper brake spring (A, Figure 30).4. With the parking brake engaged, mea...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 50hour break-in period and then after every 250 hours ofoperation. Also perform the following procedure if theclutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a new clutchhas been installed....

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed controllevers are locked in NEUTRAL, than it may be neces-sary to adjust the control linkage. NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surfacesuch as a concrete floor. 1. Disengage the P...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service MOWER ADJUSTMENTS Gauge Wheels The mower gauge wheels can be placed in two posi-tions depending on the height of cut. When using highercutting heights, set the wheels in the lower position.When using lower cutting heights, set the wheels in theupper position...

30 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service FRONT Figure 40. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. Pump Drive Belt E. Idler Pulley (Ribbed) B. Crankshaft Pulley F. Idler Pulley (Smooth) C. Pump Pulley G. Idler Arm D. Spring(s) H. Spring Anchor Bolt(s) A E B C C F D H E G F MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service C A A D B Figure 43. Mower Deck A. CapscrewB. Right-hand Arbor CoverC. SpringD. Left-hand Arbor Cover Arbor Drive Belt Replacement NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace-ment parts. 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concr...

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BATTERY SERVICE Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat-tery. When engine is off, the voltmeter shows batteryvoltage, which should be 12 volts. When engine is run-ning, the voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuitwhi...

Lawn Care & Mowing Information TYPES OF GRASS, CLIMATE ANDCONDITIONS A variety of grasses are commonly grown in householdlawns, but two main groups known as cool-seasongrasses (varieties of bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue),and warm-season grasses (typically bermuda, buffalograss, and zoysia vari...

LC-2 Lawn Care & Mowing Information HOW HIGH TOMOW THE GRASS Often cutting height is amatter of personal prefer-ence. Typically, you shouldmow the grass when it is isbetween three and fiveinches high. The propercutting height range for aspecific lawn will dependupon several factors,including the...

LC-3 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Where possible, make one or two passes around theoutside of the area discharging the grass INTO the lawnto keep the cut grass off fences and walks. WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affectthe results you’ll get when m...

LC-4 Lawn Care & Mowing Information MOWING METHODS 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 even...

LC-5 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 co...

LC-6 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Stepped Cutting Stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left inthe lawn surface. Stepped cutting is usually caused bymower deck damage or misadjustment, or damage tomower blades. CAUSE SOLUTION Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck correctly Ti...

LC-7 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Stingers Stingers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behindthe mower. Stingers are usually caused by operatorerror or poor blade maintenance. CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp or are nicked Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your bl...

LC-8 Common International Symbols Technical Manuals Additional Technical Literature Available Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, (and as partof our product support commitment, we maintain a stock ofprinted operators manuals going back many years!) Parts Manuals Fully i...