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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Simplicity product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Simplicity brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Simplicity product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual cont...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 1 Operator Safety ..............................................2 Safety Rules & Information ..............................................2Safety Decals ..................................................................11Safet...
Page 4 - Operator Safety; Operating Safety
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 2 www.simplicitymfg.com Operator Safety Operator Safety Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry...
Page 5 - Slope Operation
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 3 Operator Safety Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possi...
Page 7 - Fuel and Maintenance; Enclosed Areas
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling...
Page 8 - Transporting and Storage; General Operation
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications www.simplicitymfg.com 6 Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment...
Page 10 - Service and Maintenance; Safe Handling of Gasoline
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 8 www.simplicitymfg.com Operator Safety 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...
Page 11 - Roll Bar Instructions; Operational Warnings
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 9 Operator Safety Roll Bar Instructions For models equipped with factory-installed Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). Operational Warnings • Always use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the raised position. • Never use the sea...
Page 13 - Safety Decals
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Operator Safety 11 Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this m...
Page 14 - Safety Interlock System
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 12 www.simplicitymfg.com Operator Safety Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper wit...
Page 15 - Identification Numbers; Identification Tag; SAMPLE; CE Models; XXX; CE Identification Tag Markings; Features and Controls
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 13 Features and Controls Identification Numbers Identification Tag When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s ide...
Page 16 - Choke; DISENGAGE
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 14 www.simplicitymfg.com Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequen...
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Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Features and Controls 15 Ignition Switch The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three positions: OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system. RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical syst...
Page 18 - Operation
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 16 www.simplicitymfg.com General Operating Safety Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. • Become familiar with all o...
Page 19 - Figure 2. Checking Tire Pressure; Check Tire Pressures; clockwise
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 17 Tire Pressure Front 25 psi (1,72 bar) Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) Figure 2. Checking Tire Pressure Check Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pr...
Page 20 - Mowing Height Adjustment; To Adjust Pedal Position:
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 18 www.simplicitymfg.com C Figure 5. Mowing Height AdjustmentA. Cutting Height Adjustment PinB. Deck Lift Foot PedalC. Deck Lift Lock Lever B A OPTIONAL POSITION A B C Figure 6. Foot Pedal AdjustmentA. Deck Lift Foot PedalB. Pedal ...
Page 21 - Starting the Engine; NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.; Stopping the Rider
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 19 Starting the Engine 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position. 2. NOTE: A warm engine may not r...
Page 22 - Zero-Turn Driving Practice; Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn —; one with; Basic Driving; Forward Travel Practice; Figure 8. Forward Travel; Smooth Travel; Figure 7. Move Control Levers
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 20 www.simplicitymfg.com Operation Zero-Turn Driving 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...
Page 23 - Advanced Driving; Move the RIGHT ground speed control lever; Practice Turning Around a Corner; Figure 10. Turning Around a Corner; Practice Turning In Place
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 21 Advanced Driving Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and Y-turn before starting a new row. For...
Page 24 - Raise and Lower the Roll Bar; see; To Raise the Roll Bar:; There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 22 www.simplicitymfg.com Operation Figure 13. Raise & Lower the Roll BarA. Hair Pin ClipB. Retainer PinC. Roll BarD. Rubber Stop Raise and Lower the Roll Bar To Lower the Roll Bar: 1. Pull the hair pin clips ( A, Figure 13 ) ou...
Page 25 - Mowing; Figure 1; Mowing Recommendations; Height of Grass
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 23 Operation Mowing Before mowing, set the cutting height as described in the Operation section. 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the ground speed control levers are in the NEUTRAL position. 2...
Page 26 - When and How Often to Mow; Mowing Methods; Proper Broadcast Mowing
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 24 www.simplicitymfg.com Operation When and How Often to Mow The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is betw...
Page 27 - Attaching a Trailer; Proper Mulching; Figure 16. Mulching Action
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 25 Operation Figure 17. Trailer Weight RecommendationsA. Clevis PinB. Clip Attaching a Trailer The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sized clevis pin ( A, ...
Page 28 - Regular Maintenance
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 26 www.simplicitymfg.com Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplish...
Page 29 - Checking / Adding Fuel; see Figure 1; Fuel Filter
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 27 Checking / Adding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Stop the engine and allow to cool for at least 3 minutes. 2. Remove the fuel cap ( see Figure 1 ). 3. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. NOT...
Page 30 - Change Hydraulic Oil Filter; Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 28 www.simplicitymfg.com Regular Maintenance Figure 19. Checking Hydraulic Oil LevelA. Hydraulic Oil ReservoirB. Reservoir Cap Change Hydraulic Oil Filter Change Interval: Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number: 1719168 NOTE: Removing ...
Page 31 - Lubrication; Lubricating the Front Casters:; Front casters should be lubricated annually.
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 29 Regular Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 21 through 25 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot blocks • mower deck...
Page 32 - Servicing The Mower Blades; Removing the Mower Blade; See Sharpening the Mower Blades.
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 30 www.simplicitymfg.com Regular Maintenance Servicing The Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blade 1. Wedge a wooden block between the mower blade and the mower deck housing to keep the mower blade from turning. 2. To remove the mowe...
Page 33 - Sharpening the Mower Blade; See Sharpening; Reinstalling the Mower Blades
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 31 Regular Maintenance Figure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for InstallationA. Mower Blade Mounting BoltB. Flat WasherC. Mower Blade Air Lift (Points Up For Installation)D. 4 X 4 Wooden Block Sharpening the Mower Blade 1. Sharpen ...
Page 34 - Battery Maintenance; Cleaning the Battery and Cables; Battery Charging
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 32 www.simplicitymfg.com Battery Maintenance NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery. Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Raise the seat plate to gain access to the battery. 2. Disconnect the cables from th...
Page 35 - Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment; To Adjust the Handle Alignment; Speed Balancing Adjustment; To Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 33 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. The alignment of the control levers, the placement of the levers (how close the ends are to one another) and the height of the levers can be...
Page 36 - Neutral Adjustment; Neutral; Checking the Adjustment:
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 34 www.simplicitymfg.com Figure 36. Return to Neutral AdjustmentA. Return SpringB. Set Collar A B Neutral Adjustment If the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL, then it may be necessary to a...
Page 37 - Parking Brake Adjustment; Arm; Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement; Mower Belt
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 35 Figure 37. Parking Brake AdjustmentA. Brake SpringB. Adjustment Nut A B Parking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key. 2. Raise the seat plate. 3. Locate the...
Page 38 - Suspension Adjustment; Figure 39. Suspension Adjustment
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 36 www.simplicitymfg.com To adjust the upper mounting position (Rear Shocks): 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and engage the parking brake. 2. Raise the rear of the machine and secure w...
Page 39 - Figure 40. Measure the Inner & Outer Lift Rods; Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment; Adjusting the Deck
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 37 Measure 1st Measure 2nd Measure 1st Measure 2nd Inner Rod Outer Rod Inner Rod Outer Rod Adjust Here Figure 40. Measure the Inner & Outer Lift Rods Figure 42. Adjust the Inner & Outer Lift Rods Adjust Here Figure 41. Deck...
Page 40 - Figure 44. Hanger Chain Adjustment; Deck Leveling Adjustment
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 38 www.simplicitymfg.com Figure 43. 2 x 4 LocationsA. 1/4” Spacers Figure 44. Hanger Chain Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted. 1. Park...
Page 41 - Mower Belt Replacement
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 39 Mower Belt Replacement 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place th...
Page 42 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting the Rider; PROBLEM; To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 40 www.simplicitymfg.com Troubleshooting While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating...
Page 43 - Troubleshooting the Rider continued; Troubleshooting the Mower
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 41 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Rider continued PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will not drive. 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 3. Drive belt slips. 4. Brake is not fully rele...
Page 44 - Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications 42 www.simplicitymfg.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Streaking 1. Blades are not sharp. 2. Blades are worn down too far. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 4. Ground speed is too fast. 5. ...
Page 45 - Specifications; Specifications; ENGINE
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Technical Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, as well as fully illustrated parts lists. These manuals show all of the product’s components in exploded views (3D illustrations which show the relationship of parts...
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