Page 2 - Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS.. ............................ SAFETY R U L E S .................................................. SAFETY DECALS ............................................... FEATURES CONTROLS.. ................................ Controls Hydro Models . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - Identification Numbers; When contacting your Authorized; IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Identification Numbers When contacting your Authorized Dealer for replacement parts, service, or information YOU MUST HAVETHESE NUMBERS. Deck I d e n t i f i c a t i o n T a g IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Record your model name/number, tractor and mowerdeck manufacturer numbers and engine serial number in...
Page 4 - Safety Rules; GENERAL OPERATION; D o
Safety Rules 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 capable of hands and feet and throwina The triangle in text sign...
Page 5 - C H I L D R E N; SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Safety Rules 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 and under thewatc...
Page 6 - Safety Decals; G E N E R A L
Safety Decals G E N E R A L 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 with the nec...
Page 7 - Features Controls; C O N T R O L S HYDRO MODEL
Features Controls C O N T R O L S HYDRO MODEL Steering Wheel Throttle Parking Brake Knob kmition PTO (Electric Clutch) Switch PTO (Electric Clutch) SwitchMower Height Adjustment Lever Mower Height Adjustment LeverBrake Pedal Brake Pedal I. Forward Direction Pedal I. Forward Direction PedalI. Rear Di...
Page 8 - Operation; SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM; following conditions are met:; W A R N I N G
G E N E R A L Operation SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Before first time operation, drive in an open area withoutmowing, to become accustomed to the unit. Be to read all information in the Safety and Operation sectionsbefore attempting to operate this tractor and mower. Your tractor is equipped with a seat...
Page 9 - C H E C K S B E F O R E S T A R T I N G; CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION
Operation C H E C K S B E F O R E S T A R T I N G 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . Make sure you have proper wheel or counterweightsinstalled if required. See Slope Operation in theSafety Rules section. Make sure any slopes are with- in required limits. Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick.See the...
Page 10 - PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND; Hydro Models; S T O P P I N G T H E T R A C T O R
Operation 4. On hydro model, release the parking brake by depressing the brake pedal (H, Figure then press PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND down on either pedal (I or J, Figure 1) for the desireddirection and speed of travel. Towing the tractor will cause transmission On gear model, fully depress clutch/...
Page 11 - MOWER INSTALLATION REMOVAL; ADJUSTING MOWER
Operation MOWER INSTALLATION REMOVAL A WARNING Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower. NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, /eve/ surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front wheels of the tractor full l...
Page 12 - and; Mowing Patterns lips; MULCHING MOWER OPERATION; Mulching; dry
G E N E R A L For the first use of the mower, choose a smooth level area. Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly. The size and type of area to be mowed determines thebest mowing pattern to use. Obstructions such as trees,fences and buildings must also be considered. Where possible, make one o...
Page 14 - CAUTION
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 job by the number of times you’ve done the job...
Page 15 - Normal Care
Normal Care CHECKING AND ADDING GASOLINE Raise the hood and check the fuel tank to be sure there is enough gasoline to complete the job. To add gasoline, remove the gas cap. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual forgasoline recommendations. Install a...
Page 16 - LUBRICATION
Normal Care LUBRICATION Lubricate the tractor at the locations shown in Figures 11 through 16 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: l steering linkage l mower pivots l rear axle shafts l m o w e r a r b o r s l front wheel bushings pedal (hydro only) Oil: l front axle assembly l shift...
Page 17 - LUBRICATE THE AXLE SHAFTS
Lubrication (Continued). I d l e r A r m P i v o t g u r e 1 5 . L u b r i c a t i n g M o w e r D e c k ( 3 6 ” s h o w n ) F i g u r e 1 6 . L u b r i c a t e D e c k L i n k a g e ( 3 6 ” s h o w n ) LUBRICATE THE AXLE SHAFTS We recommend removing the rear wheels and lubricat- A WARNING ing the a...
Page 18 - GEAR TRANSMISSION SERVICE; Checking the Battery Fluid
Normal Care GEAR TRANSMISSION SERVICE Fill To The Peerless gear drive transmission does not require regular maintenance. See your autho- rized Simplicity Dealer for transmission service. B o t t o m o f Top Notch CHANGE HYDROTRANSMISSION OIL Change the transmission oil after the first 50 hours ofope...
Page 19 - S E R V I C I N G T H E M O W E R B L A D E S
S E R V I C I N G T H E M O W E R B L A D E S 1 A WARNING For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Carelessor improper handling of blades may result in s e r i o u s i n j u r y . Remove mower from the tractor. See Mower Installation Removal in the Operation se...
Page 20 - Storage; TEMPORARY STORAGE; LONG TERM STORAGE
Storage A WARNING Never store the tractor, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, clothesdryer, etc.) and cause an explosion. Handle gasolin...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting; T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G T H E T R A C T O R
Troubleshooting This section of the manual provides troubleshooting and repair instructions for the more common and easily problems. For other problems, it is recommended that you contact your dealer. Locate the problem that best describes the trouble that you have encountered. Check the possible ca...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting the Tractor; T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G T H E M O W E R
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Tractor Continued S Y M P T O M P R O B L E M Tractor drive belt slips. 1. Clutch is out of adjustment. 2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. 3. Belt stretched or worn. 4. Idler pulley pivot bracket “frozen” in position. Brake will not hold. Brake is incorrectly adju...
Page 23 - Battery Service; CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE; CHARGING A COMPLETELY; JUMP STARTING WITH AUXILIARY
Battery Service CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE Keep open flames and sparks away from the bat- tery; the gasses coming from it are highly explo-s i v e . V e n t i l a t e t h e b a t t e r y w e l l d u r i n g c h a r g i n g . A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat-tery. When engine i...
Page 24 - THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES
Battery Service THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES T OstarterSwitch Jumper Cable T O starterSwitch StartingV e h i c l e C a b l e To Ground MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH DischargedVehicle Figure 25. Battery Jump Starting Diagram A W A R N I N G Any procedure other than the preceding cou...
Page 25 - Adjustments 8 Service; SEAT ADJUSTMENT; STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT
Adjustments 8 Service To avoid serious injury, perform adjustmentso n l y w 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 . SEAT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be moved forward and back by moving the lever (A, Figure 26) underneath the front of the sea...
Page 26 - BRAKE
Adjustments S e r v i c e BRAKE BRAKE SPRING ADJUSTMENT-GEAR 1. Place the transmission in gear and release the park- ing brake. 2. See Figure 29. Move the brake cam lever(B) for- ward. There should be a gap between the lever and the stop (C) as shown in the inset. 3. To adjust clearance, turn nut (D...
Page 27 - Adjustments Service; MOWER ADJUSTMENTS; Leveling The Mower
Adjustments Service A WARNING Before checking mower, shut off PTO andengine. Allow all moving parts to stop. Removei g n i t i o n k 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 ea n d f a s t e n i t a w a y f r o m t h e s p a r k p l u g . MOWER ADJUSTMENTS Leveling The Mower I...
Page 28 - BLADE BRAKE CHECK
Adjustments Service 3. See Figure 34. Loosen the outside nut (A) and turn the eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower the rear of thedeck. When the mower deck is level, hold the eccen-tric nut while tightening the outside nut. NOTE: If mower handle drops out of cutting height quad- rant, turn adjustment...
Page 29 - Adjustments & Service; TRACTOR DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Adjustments & Service TRACTOR DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT A CAUTION To avoid damaging belts, do not pry belts over pulleys. 1. Park the tractor on a level surface. Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine and set the parking brake. Remove the key. 2. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. See Mower In...
