Simplicity 7800072 - Manual

3 Safety Rules and Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could causeinjury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing. 7. Keep people and pets ...

Identification Numbers 5 When contacting your authorized dealer for replace-ment parts, service, or information you MUST havethese numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi-fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in thespace provided for easy access. These numbers can befound...

Safety Decals 6 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 ne...

Safety Decals (Cont.) & Interlock System Checks 7 SAFETY INTERLOCKSYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.These safety systems are present for your safety, donot attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamp-er with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operati...

Features & Controls 8 Motion Control Levers These levers control the ground speed and direction ofthe rider. The left lever controls the left rear drive wheeland the right controls the right rear drive wheel. Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speedof the associated wheel, and pulling ...

Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer ortruck using two separate ramps. Only use asingle ramp that is at least one foot wider thanthe width of the rear wheels of this rider. Thisrider has a zero turning radius and the rearwheels could fall off the ramps, or the rider couldtip over injuring t...

Operation 11 STARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the motion controllevers are locked in the NEUTRAL LOCKED position. 2. Set the engine speed control to FAST position. Then fully close the choke. NOTE: A warm engine may not require c...

Operation 12 ZERO TURNDRIVING PRACTICE The motion control levers of the zero turn rider areresponsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficientcontrol of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning move-ments will take some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuversshown and becoming ...

Operation 13 ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row ZeroTurn Your zero turn rider’s unique ability to turn inplace allows you to turn around at the end ofa cutting row rather than having to stop and Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a right end-of rowzero turn: 1. Slow down...

Operation 14 MOWER REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION NOTE: Perform mower installation and removal on a hardflat surface such as a concrete floor. Removal 1. Disengage the PTO, lock the ground speed levers into their neutral lock positions, turn off the ignition,remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to...

Operation 15 Figure 11. Rear Deck Lift ComponentsA. Pin & Washer (Left side shown, right side same)B. Lock Nut (Left side shown, right side same)C. Stabilizer Rod (Left side shown, right side same)D. Hairpin Clip & Washer (Left & right) 4. Remove the self-locking cotter pin and washer (A...

Regular Maintenance 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record ofyour operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded bythe hour me...

Regular Maintenance 17 Oil: • motion control lever pivot points • discharge chute hinge • deck lift pivot points Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled wherecontact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease offbelts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and sur-faces clean both befor...

Regular Maintenance 18 SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Service Interval: Every 10 Hours or As Required 1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal”). 2. See Figure 14. To remove blade for sharpening, use a block of wood to prevent blade rotation while loos-ening the hardware. 3. Remove the nut (C, Figu...

Regular Maintenance 20 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C, Figure 19). 2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny. 3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive c...

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 21 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 troubleshooting guide below lists t...

22 Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Transmission(s) disengaged. 1. Unlock roll release rod(s). not drive. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below. 4. Brake is not fully released. 4. See ...

C B 23 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service SEAT ADJUSTMENTS The seat and motion control levers should be adjusted sothat operator’s elbows are supported by the arm restswhen his/her hands are on the controls, and the motioncontrol levers can be moved through their full range ofmotion without...

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 24 Figure 22. Cutting Height AdjustmentA. Cutting Height Adjustment LeverB. Foot Assist Pedal A CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment lever controls the mowercutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 4” (...

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 25 Figure 23. Neutral Adjustment (Right Side Shown)A. Control Bracket WeldmentB. Rod EndC. Rod End Connecting HardwareD. Jam NutE. Front Compression SpringF. Rear Compression SpringG. Spring Adjustment Nuts (2)H. Link Rod B D C E F A G H into its neutral l...

26 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 23a. Parking Brake AdjustmentA. Brake Gear (One Each Side)B. Brake Arm (One Each Side)C. Brake Rod Adjustment NutD. Park Brake BracketE. Park Brake RodF. Compression Spring PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the ...

27 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments onlywith engine stopped, key removed and rider onlevel ground. B A C A B B B Figure 25. PTO Clutch AdjustmentA. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)B. Adjustment Nut Figure 26. Adjust PTO ClutchA. Wi...

28 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service MOWER DECK LEVELING Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface. Besure to check and adjust tire pressures before levelingthe mower deck SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concre...

30 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTREPLACEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, lock the motioncontrol levers into their neutral locked positions, turnoff the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove th...

31 MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT 44” Decks: 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, lock the motioncontrol levers into their neutral locked positions, turnoff the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove the hardware (B, Figure 35) securing the belt g...

32 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service FUSE REPLACEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, lock the motioncontrol levers into their neutral locked positions, turnoff the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Raise the seat. The fuse bl...

33 Specifications ENGINE: 18.5 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 18.5 hp Intek Horsepower 18.5 @ 2550 rpm Displacement 30.6 Cu. in (502 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 9 amp. Alternator, Battery: 230 CCA Oil Capacity 48 Oz. (1.4 L) w/ Filter CHASSIS: Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.0 G...