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Operator’s Manuals

Paper Size:

• 11x17

• Body - 50 lbs brilliant white offset or equivalent

• Cover - on pre-printed two tone “Swash” stock.

Press:

• Body - 1 color, 2-sided

• Cover - 1 color, 1 sided

Bindery:

• Saddle stitch, face trim    *if too thick for saddle stitch, tape bind

Covers:

• FRONT COVER is present at the beginning of the file.

• BACK COVER is the page 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 pages.

General:

• This instruction sheet is NOT part of the manual and must not be 

printed. 

• Pages labeled “THIS PAGE INTENSIONALLY BLANK” are placement 

pages and should NOT be printed.  

Summary of Contents for 1692860

Page 1: ...e 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...

Page 2: ...THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK FOR PLACEMENT ONLY DO NOT PRINT...

Page 3: ...xport 1693130 2024D 24 5HP Hydro 1693138 2924D 24 5HP Hydro 1693738 24 5HP Hydro 25HP Tractors Mfg No Description 1692872 Legacy 25HP Hydro 1693116 Legacy 25HP Hydro Export 1693126 2025 25HP Hydro 169...

Page 4: ...MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 www simplicitymfg com Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...

Page 5: ...ntification Numbers 5 Safety Decals 6 Features Controls 8 Control Functions 8 Dashboard Display Functions 10 Safety Interlock System 11 Operating the Tractor 12 General 12 Checks Before Starting 12 St...

Page 6: ...ly check that the blades and blade hardware are present intact and secure Replace worn or damaged parts Never operate the machine with defective guards or without safety protective devices in place Di...

Page 7: ...e traction disengage the blade s and proceed slowly straight down the slope Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs dit...

Page 8: ...s manual 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 afte...

Page 9: ...er Name Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Type Spec Engine Model Engine Code Serial Number Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number Mfg No 169XXXX Serial No XXXXX kW XXX Engine RPM XXXX LpA XXX...

Page 10: ...eft Panel Part No 1718613 STEERING WHEEL TILT CONTROL PTO SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUST OFF RUN PRE HEAT START Operator must be in seat Pull UP to engage Push DOWN to disengage Top of s...

Page 11: ...7 NOTES NOTES...

Page 12: ...less than 3000 RPM during normal opera tion Always set to full throttle when using attachments D Headlight Switch The light switch turn the tractor lights on and off E Dashboard Display The dashboard...

Page 13: ...tain forward area is clear and slide the cruise control lever forward to the desired ground speed Move the lever fully back to the NEUTRAL position to disengage Note that in the event you need to stop...

Page 14: ...n B Cruise Control Light Indicates that the cruise control is engaged C Hour Meter Displays number of hours the unit has been operated D Front PTO Light Indicates the front PTO switch is in the ON pos...

Page 15: ...PTO switch is NOT engaged AND Brake pedal is fully engaged or parking brake is engaged AND Cruise control is in NEUTRAL position Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if Operator rises off seat with PTO engag...

Page 16: ...counterweights use extra caution when operating on slopes with rear mounted grass catcher Mow UP and DOWN the slope never across the face use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP...

Page 17: ...tractor NOTE In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP Use this method only in emergency situations For nor mal engine shut down follow the...

Page 18: ...e auxiliary hydraulic control levers are located in the control pod to the left of the seat see Figure 6 and con trol the flow of hydraulic fluid to the quick connectors located under the left footres...

Page 19: ...ment Check Oil 1 Start the engine 2 Test all controls for proper function 3 Check all fittings connections and hoses for leaks 4 Run the tractor for at least 10 minutes Actuate the attachment hydrauli...

Page 20: ...ms 12 Turn the ignition switch to RUN position and set the mower cutting height to minimum it is not necessary to start the engine 13 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position 14 Disconnect the ele...

Page 21: ...16 and safety clips 12 Attach the hitch bucket A Figure 16 to the mower deck using the one long pin B and safety clip 13 Start the engine 14 Fully raise the attachment lift 15 Shut off the engine 16...

Page 22: ...above WARNING Never store the unit with fuel in an enclosed poorly ventilated structure Fuel vapors can travel to an ignition source such as a furnace water heater etc and cause an explosion Fuel vap...

Page 23: ...tion stamped on the side wall of the tires The pressures shown provide proper traction improve cut quality and extend tire life Before Before Every Every Every Spring SAFETY ITEMS First Use Each Use 5...

Page 24: ...shboard dis play turns on or once per season Replace the fuel filter ele ment every 800 hours of operation or as required To drain the fuel filter 1 Turn the engine off set the parking brake remove th...

Page 25: ...cement procedures Refer to Figures 22 23 for spark plug locations CHECK ANTIFREEZE LEVEL LIQUID COOLED MODELS ONLY The engine coolant level and quality should be checked before each use when the engin...

Page 26: ...ion service has been done Replace the transmission filter whenever changing trans mission fluid Make sure filter base and surrounding area is absolutely clean before removing old filter 1 Drain hydros...

Page 27: ...patible Simplicity Jiffy Lube Lithium Grease is recommended automotive type lithi um grease may be used when this is not available Oil rear frame assembly pivot hydro linkage seat adjustment assembly...

Page 28: ...e Electric Lift Rod Grease Fitting Yearly Grease the Deck Belt Idler Pulley Arm Grease Fitting Yearly 48 Mower 60 Mower 54 Mower Figure 33 Mower Drive Shaft Figure 32 Mower Arbor Lubrication Figure 31...

Page 29: ...n the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny 5 Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment and secure with the battery hold down Set Terminal...

Page 30: ...n block to prevent blade rotation and torque capscrews to 45 55 ft lbs 61 75 N m Figure 38 Installing The Blade A Wood Block C Spring Washer B Spline Washer D Capscrew WARNING For your personal safety...

Page 31: ...nd gap or replace or incorrectly gapped Gas models See engine manual 10 Water in fuel Drain fuel refill with fresh fuel 11 Gas is old or stale Drain fuel replace with fresh fuel 12 Starter Malfunction...

Page 32: ...ent lift not fully lowered Fully lower attachment lift Mower cut is rough looking 1 Engine speed too slow Set to full throttle 2 Ground speed too fast Slow down 3 Blades are dull Sharpen or replace bl...

Page 33: ...at one location will change adjust ment at the two other slots Make sure all three locations have proper adjustment 4 With tractor in neutral PTO disengaged and operator in seat start the tractor engi...

Page 34: ...idler arm spring HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the forward heat shield 3 Remove the light bulb socket from the bezel by twist ing it counterclockwise and pulling it out 4 Use a rag or...

Page 35: ...dler Arm Tension Spring Figure 44 Anti Scalping Rollers A Rollers B Mower Baffle A B B A Pulley Stop Adjustment 48 Mower Only The pulley stop A Figure 45 prevents the idler pulley from contacting the...

Page 36: ...straight forward 2 Place the cutting height adjust in high cut position 3 Set the parking brake turn off the ignition and remove the key 4 Check for bent blades and replace if necessary 5 Arrange the...

Page 37: ...right side arbor pulley A Figure 50 Remove the belt from the other pul leys 5 Inspect all pulleys for wear or bearing damage 6 Lubricate the idler arm pivot with multi purpose lithi um grease and chec...

Page 38: ...small rope loop release the idler assembly tension spring A Figure 53 4 Remove the old drive belt 5 Inspect all pulleys for wear or bearing damage 6 Lubricate the idler arm pivot with multi purpose li...

Page 39: ...n Spring B Pulley Stop A B Center Pulley Belt Double V Outer Pulley Outer Pulley V Idler Drive Pulley BELT ROUTING VIEWED FROM TOP FRONT BATTERY CHARGING A dead battery or one too weak to start the en...

Page 40: ...ine rated speeds Fast idle no load 3600 RPM Low idle no load 1700 RPM Displacement 952CC 58 1 cu in Crankcase capacity 3 0L 3 2 qt with filter Coolant capacity Radiator only 1 gal Radiator and block 1...

Page 41: ...Model Forward 0 7 MPH Hi 0 5 5 MPH Lo Reverse 0 3 5 MPH Hi Reverse 0 2 5 MPH Lo 20 HP Kawasaki Model Forward 0 8 MPH Hi 0 6 5 MPH Lo Reverse 0 4 MPH Hi Reverse 0 3 MPH Lo 25 HP Kohler Model Forward 0...

Page 42: ...and 17cu ft Turbo Three Bag Grass Catcher Turbo Grass Collection Systems Three Point Hitch 2000 RPM Rear PTO Kit 540 RPM Rear PTO Kit 50 Tiller Arm Rest Kit Gas Cans 1 2 1 2 5 1 4 gal Maintenance Ite...

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