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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

13HP Transaxle Drive Walk-Behind Mower

Mfg. No.

Description

1334

Pacer, 13HP Walk-Behind Mower with 34” Deck

1694494

Pacer, 13HP Walk-Behind Mower (serial no. 000859 & below)

15HP Transaxle Drive Walk-Behind Mower

Mfg. No.

Description

1694494

Pacer, 15HP Walk-Behind Mower (serial no. 000860 & above)

2690121

Pacer, 15HP Walk-Behind Mower with 34” Deck

34” Mower Deck

Mfg. No.

Description

1694287

34” Mower Deck

Pacer Series

1725792

Rev. No. 06

Rev. Date: 7/2007

Supercedes 23077

TP 100-7102-06-PA-SD

Summary of Contents for 1334

Page 1: ...ge immediately after the front cover The part number for this manual typically a 172_____ number is located on the front cover This file may contain several manual which differ only by their covers See the part number at the bottom of the cover page Body The body for all manuals is identical regardless of the cover Odd number pages are always right hand pages even number pages are always left hand...

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Page 3: ...lk Behind Mower serial no 000859 below 15HP Transaxle Drive Walk Behind Mower Mfg No Description 1694494 Pacer 15HP Walk Behind Mower serial no 000860 above 2690121 Pacer 15HP Walk Behind Mower with 34 Deck 34 Mower Deck Mfg No Description 1694287 34 Mower Deck Pacer Series 1725792 Rev No 06 Rev Date 7 2007 Supercedes 23077 TP 100 7102 06 PA SD ...

Page 4: ...t Washington WI 53074 0997 www simplicitymfg com Briggs Stratton Yard Power Products Group Copyright 2007 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved The Simplicity logo is a trademark of Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA ...

Page 5: ...oting Adjustments Service 16 Troubleshooting the Mower 16 Troubleshooting the Mower Deck 17 Deck Leveling Adjustment 18 Belt Removal and Replacement 19 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 20 PTO Clutch Adjustment 21 Battery Charging 22 Parts Accessories 22 Lawn Care Mowing Information LC 1 International Symbols LC 8 NOTE In this manual left and right are referred to as seen from the operating po...

Page 6: ...ators should evaluate their ability to operate the equipment safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury 23 Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents occurring to other people or property 24 All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction 25 Before using always visually check that the blades and blade hardware are present intact and secure Repl...

Page 7: ...ib ution 1 Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 2 Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident Tall grass can hide obstacles 3 Choose a slow speed so that you will not have to stop or change speeds while on the slope 4 Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep sl...

Page 8: ...necessary 11 Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is hot as spilled gasoline may ignite Do not spread fuel line clamps further than necessary Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation 12 Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL gasohol containing more than 10 ETHANOL gasoline addi tives or white gas because engine fuel system dam age could result 13 If the fuel tan...

Page 9: ...ll act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe effective operation Decal Danger Part No 1704276 Decal Danger Part No 1704277 Decal Dash Panel Part No 5047627 Decal Warning Part No 5021818 Decal Warning Part No 5049658 Decal Hot Part No 1704473 ID Tag When contacting your authorized dealer for replace ment parts ...

Page 10: ...1 Control Locations A Ground Speed Control Levers B Engine Ignition Switch C Throttle Choke Control D PTO Engagement Switch E Operator Presence Parking Brake Handles F Fuel Tank Cap B 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 system START Cran...

Page 11: ...ust be turned off in order to start the engine WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system C Throttle Choke Control Moving the throttle control fully forward is the CHOKE position which fully chokes the engine for cold starts A warm engine may not require c...

Page 12: ...ns are in place and tight Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel Refer to engine man ual for fuel recommendations Make sure fuel shut off valve is in the ON position STARTING THE ENGINE Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged NOTE A warm engine may not require choking Set the engine throttle control beyond the FAST throttle position into the CHOKE position Insert the key into the ignition switch and tu...

Page 13: ...e the PTO Release the operator presence parking brake han dles to engage the parking brake Move the throttle control to mid throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key ADJUSTING MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height adjustment knob A Figure 2 controls the mower cutting height The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between 1 1 2 3 8cm and 4 10cm Turn the knob clockwise ...

Page 14: ...ake handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to deacti vate engine kill system and disengage the parking brake Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch Begin mowing See Lawn Care Section in the back of this manual for tips on mowing patterns lawn care and trouble shooting information When finished disengage the PTO Stop the engine see STOPPING THE MOWER MULCH PLATE TAB LOCATED IN BA...

Page 15: ... chipped or damaged WARNING Never store the unit 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 clothes dryer etc and cause an explosion Handle gasoline carefully It is highly flammable and careless use could result in serious fire damage to your person o...

Page 16: ...for loose hardware Check Engine Oil Level 15 Check Engine Air Filter 15 Change Engine Oil Filter 15 Every 50 Hours Check Adjust PTO Clutch 21 Lubricate Mower 16 Check Tire Pressure 14 Check Fuel Filter 15 Clean Sharpen Mower Blades 17 Inspect Spark Plug 15 See the engine manufacturer s owner s manual Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation More often in hot over 85 F 30 C weath...

Page 17: ...ols remove the cap from the oil drain hose and drain the engine oil 5 After draining replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil 6 Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter 7 Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one Note A narrow strap wrench works well to loosen the filter 8 Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil CHECK CHANGE AIR FILTER Refer to engine ow...

Page 18: ...attery filler cap A Figure 9 Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark If not add distilled water 3 Reinstall the filler cap 4 Reinstall the the battery box cover and rubber strap Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1 Disconnect the cables from the battery negative cable first C 2 Remove the battery and clean the compartment with a solution of baking soda and water 3 Clean the battery terminals...

Page 19: ...h the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 12 Secure with a capscrew D cup washer C and hex washer B Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque capscrews to 45 55 ft lbs 61 75 N m LOOSEN A D C B TIGHTEN Figure 10 Removing the Blade Figure 11 Balancing The Blade Figure 12 Installing The Blade A Wooden Block B Hex Washer C Cup Washer D Capscrew Nail WARNING Mower blades are s...

Page 20: ...nnections 5 Safety interlock switch 5 Replace as needed See authorized faulty service dealer 6 Spark plug s faulty fouled 6 Clean and gap or replace or incorrectly gapped See engine manual 7 Water in fuel 7 Drain fuel refill with fresh fuel 8 Gas is old or stale 8 Drain fuel replace with fresh fuel Engine starts hard or runs poorly 1 Fuel mixture too rich 1 Clean air filter Check choke adjustment ...

Page 21: ...t slipping 4 Clean or replace belt as necessary because it is oily or worn 5 Blades not properly fastened 5 See Servicing the Mower Blades to arbors Engine stalls easily with 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set to full throttle mower engaged 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Cutting height set too low 3 Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass 4 Discharge chute plugged ...

Page 22: ...ce between the outside tips of each blade and the ground If there is more than 1 8 3mm difference between the measurements on each side proceed to step 6 If the difference is 1 8 3mm or less proceed to step 7 6 See Figure 13 Loosen the outside nut B Turn the eccentric nut C to raise or lower the side of mower When mower is level hold the eccentric nut while tightening the outside nut 7 Arrange the...

Page 23: ... a small hook Insert the coat hanger through the opening in the right hand side of the engine deck Use the coat hanger to remove the spring A Figure 16 from the anchor pin C 5 Remove the belt from the idler pulley Then remove the belt from the transaxle drive pulley and pull towards front of machine Remove the belt from the drive pulley on the engine and drop belt around the PTO clutch to complete...

Page 24: ...ust the lever height Make sure the levers are parallel with the handle bars in both forward and reverse without contacting the handle bars Adjusting the Lever Position 1 Remove the hairpin and clevis pin D that fasten the control rod E to the lever pivot C 2 Loosen the jam nut and adjust the position of the cle vis on the rod By shortening the rod turning the cle vis clockwise it will move the lev...

Page 25: ...uts NOTE The actual air gap between the rotor and arma ture may vary even after performing the adjustment pro cedure This is due to dimensional variations on compo nent parts and is an acceptable condition Check the mower blade stopping time The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a com plete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off WARNING To avoid serious...

Page 26: ...ether as well as part numbers and quantities used Important assembly notes and and torque values are also included For applicable manuals currently available for your model contact our Customer Publications Department at 262 284 8519 Have the information listed in the box below available when phoning in your request Technical manuals can be downloaded from www simplicitymfg com Engine Oil Touch Up...

Page 27: ...porates in the hot afternoon sun LC 1 HOW TO WATER YOUR LAWN The best method of watering a lawn is to imitate a slow soaking rain applying about 1 inch of water A method of verifying the amount that you have watered is to place several empty tin cans low shallow cans work best in various spots around the lawn and check the depth of water in the can during the watering process HOW TO FERTILIZE YOUR...

Page 28: ... at one time shocks the plant s growth system and weakens the grass plants A good rule of thumb is the 1 3 rule to cut no more than one third of the grass height and never more than 1 inch at a time The amount of grass you are able to cut in one pass is also effected by the type of mowing system you are using for example broadcasting with side discharge decks can process a much larger volume of gr...

Page 29: ...s start mowing on a smooth level area The size and type of area to be mowed will determine the best mowing pattern to use Obstructions such as trees fences and buildings and conditions such as slopes and grades must also be considered l Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly l Where possible change patterns occasionally to eliminate matting graining or a corrugated appear ance l For a truly...

Page 30: ...vy cutting conditions a rumbling sound may be present and is normal MULCHING REQUIRES EXCELLENT MOWING CONDITIONS Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass is wet or if the grass is simply to high to cut Even more than normal mowing mulching requires that the grass be dry and the the appropriate amount is cut Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowing...

Page 31: ...aterial This material in turn acts as an inexpensive fertilizer for your lawn and garden How to start a healthy compost pile 1 Build a bin using bricks fencing cement blocks etc or pur chase a prefabricated bin from a garden store The bin should also have venting on each side and from the bottom to the top 2 Fill the bin with alternating layers of yard waste Follow this recipe First layer 3 4 inch...

Page 32: ...le Blades are installed incorrectly Reinstall the blades correctly Stepped Cutting Streaking Streaking Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left behind the mower Streaking is usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades Engine speed is too slow Always mow at full throt...

Page 33: ...ctly Blades are dull or worn Sharpen or replace the blades Blades are damaged Replace the blades Deck is clogged with grass clippings Clean out the deck Deck shell is damaged Repair or replace the deck Mower spindle is bent or loose Repair or replace the spindle Blades are installed incorrectly Reinstall the blades correctly Scalping Scalping is when the mower deck comes close to or hits the groun...

Page 34: ...illustrations which show the relationship of the parts and how they go together as well as giving the replace ment part numbers and quantities used Important assembly notes and special torque values are included in these manuals For the applicable manuals currently available for your model contact your local dealer Have the information listed in the box at the right available when making your requ...

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