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LC—7

Lawn Care & Mowing Information

Stingers

Stingers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behind
the mower. Stingers are usually caused by operator
error or poor blade maintenance.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Blades are not sharp or are nicked

Sharpen your blades

Blades are worn down too far

Replace your blades

Engine speed is too slow

Always mow at full throttle

Ground speed is too fast

Slow down

Deck is plugged with grass

Clean out the mower

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Uneven Cutting

Uneven cutting is waviness or smooth troughs in the
lawn surface. Uneven cutting is usually caused by
mower deck damage or misadjustment.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Deck is not leveled correctly

Level the deck correctly

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

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Scalping

Scalping is when the mower deck comes close to or hits
the ground. Scalping can be caused by the mower deck
misadjustment, unevenness in the lawn, or by mower
deck bouncing because the ground speed is too fast.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Lawn is uneven or bumpy

Roll or level the lawn

Mower deck cutting height is set too low

Raise the cutting height

Ground speed is too fast

Slow down

Deck is not leveled correctly

Correctly level the deck

Tire pressure is low or uneven

Check and inflate the tires

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Uneven Cutting

Scalping

Stingers

Summary of Contents for 1692912

Page 1: ...s Covers are all present at the beginning of this file Back cover for a particular manual is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the front cover Check the front cover for the individual part number typically a 171xxxx number BODY The body of the manual is identical regardless of the cover used REMEMBER ODD number pages are ALWAYS right hand pages and EVEN number are ALWAYS left hand pages General This inst...

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Page 3: ...0 Zero Turn 18HP Hydro 1693232 Zero Turn 18HP Hydro 1693234 Zero Turn 18HP Hydro 1693294 Zero Turn 18HP Hydro Export 38 Mower Decks Mfg No Description 1692912 38 Mower Deck 1692913 38 Mower Deck 1693719 38 Mower Deck Export 1693825 38 Mower Deck 1693826 38 Mower Deck 1694086 38 Mower Deck 44 Mower Decks Mfg No Description 1692914 44 Mower Deck 1692915 44 Mower Deck 1693720 44 Mower Deck Export 169...

Page 5: ...ication Numbers 2 Safety Rules Information 3 Features Controls 6 Control Functions 6 Safety Interlock System 7 Operating the Zero Turn Rider 8 General 8 Checks Before Starting 8 Starting The Engine 9 Stopping the Rider 9 Pushing the Rider by Hand 9 Zero Turn Driving Practice 10 Mower Installation Removal 12 Adjusting Mower Cutting Height 14 Storage 15 Regular Maintenance 16 Maintenance Schedule 16...

Page 6: ... the space provided for easy reference The Unit I D tag is located on the left side of the frame as shown below The Mower Deck I D tag is also on the left side on top of the mower deck For location of Engine Serial Number refer to the Engine Owner s Manual Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card supplied with your unit IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATIONS ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Model ...

Page 7: ...or if you feel uneasy on it do not operate on it Control of a ride on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake The main reasons for loss of control are insuffi cient tire grip on the ground speed too fast inadequate braking the type of machine is unsuitable for it s task lack of awareness of the ground con ditions incorrect hitching and load distribution Read...

Page 8: ... have dissipated Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps securely Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bed with a plastic bed liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable co...

Page 9: ...BE THROWN BY THE BLADE DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING AVOID SUDDEN TURNS IF YOU CANNOT BACK UP A HILL DO NOT OPERATE ON IT GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES NOT ACROSS IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL STOP BLADE AND BACK DOWN SLOWLY BE SURE BLADE S AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE S WHEN LEAVING MACHIN...

Page 10: ...engine and shuts off the electrical system RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system START Cranks the engine for starting NOTE Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN posi tion with the engine stopped this drains the battery CONTROL FUNCTIONS Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name location and function of these controls so that you will better understand...

Page 11: ...ard is FULL throttle position Always operate the unit at FULL throttle K Headlight Switch 18HP Models Only Turn the switch ON to light the front headlight Features Controls SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices These safety systems are present for your safety do not attempt to bypass safety switches and never tamper with safety device...

Page 12: ...zard keep the engine rider and mower free of grass leaves and excess grease Do not stop or park rider over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills CHECKS BEFORE STARTING C...

Page 13: ...ontrol I Mower Height Adjuster A Ground Speed Control Levers B Top Speed Adjustment Knob C Seat Adjustment Lever D Ignition Switch E Parking Brake Knob F Clutch Brake Pedal G PTO Electric Clutch Switch H Throttle Control I Mower Height Adjuster J Choke Control F R F R A D C B E F G I H F R F R J A D C B E F G I H Figure 6 Hydro Transmission Release Levers A Left Lever shown in DRIVE position B Rig...

Page 14: ...own in Figure 7 FIRST place the palms of your hands onto the levers as shown SECOND to go forward gradually push the levers toward the console with your palms THIRD to speed up move the levers farther forward To slow down smoothly loosen your grip on the console and allow the levers to return toward neutral Figure 8 Forward Travel Figure 9 Reverse Travel Figure 7 Move Control Levers Gradually Forw...

Page 15: ...e 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 example to execute a right end of row Zero Turn 1 Slow down at the end of the row 2 Move the LEFT ground speed control lever forward slightly while moving the RIGHT ground speed control lever back to center and then slightly back from center 3 Begin m...

Page 16: ...forward and out from under the right side of the rider INSTALLING THE MOWER DECK 1 Swing the front wheels out 2 Place the mower height adjustment lever A Figures 13a 13b in the lowest cutting position 3 Slide the mower deck under the right side of the rider and then back making certain the mower supports D Figures 13a 13b are properly located onto the rider support plates D Figure 14 4 Connect the...

Page 17: ...r deck forward and out from under the right side of the rider INSTALLING THE MOWER DECK 1 Swing the front wheels out 2 Place the mower height adjustment knob A Figure 16 in the lowest cutting position 3 Slide the mower deck under the right side of the rider and then back making certain the mower supports D Figure 16 are properly located onto the rider sup port plates see D Figure 15 4 Attach the h...

Page 18: ... Figure 17b controls the cutting height of the mower deck Move the lever LEFT and then to the desired cutting height Moving the lever FORWARD decreases the cutting height and BACK raises the cutting height The front gauge wheels are used only to help prevent scalping The front gauge wheels are not adjustable 50 Mower Decks The Mower Height Adjustment Knob A Figure 18 is used to set the cutting hei...

Page 19: ...ne housing and air cleaner element 6 Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with plastic or other waterproof material to keep out moisture dirt and insects 7 Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the Normal Care section 8 Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged 9 Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with water and...

Page 20: ...ck Engine Oil Level Check Engine Air Filter Change Engine Oil Filter Every 50 Hours Lubricate Rider Mower Check Tire Pressure Check Transmission Fluid Check Fuel Filter Clean Battery Cables Clean Sharpen Mower Blades Inspect Replace Spark Plug See the engine manufacturer s owner s manual Kohler Models Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation Briggs Stratton Models Change origina...

Page 21: ...on chambers unless oil is being added 1 Lift up the seat deck to gain access to the engine compartment 2 Shine a flashlight on the expansion chambers F Figure 20 and observe the oil level The oil level should be up to the FULL COLD line 3 If necessary open the expansion chamber and add Simplicity Multipurpose Hydro Oil Make sure area around the chambers is free of dust dirt or other debris Figure ...

Page 22: ...hen present Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed Not all greases are compatible Simplicity Lithium Grease is recommended automotive type lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil rear frame assembly pivot hydro linkage seat adjustment assembly brake linkage Frame pivot points mower deck height adjustment linkage Generally all movi...

Page 23: ...ean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny 4 Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables positive cable first see A Figure 24 5 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro leum jelly or non conducting grease WARNING Be careful when handling the battery Avoid spilling electrolyte Keep flames and sparks away from the battery When removing or installing ...

Page 24: ...Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 27 Secure with a capscrew spring washer and hex washer be certain the hex washer is aligned with the hex shaft Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque capscrews to 45 55 ft lbs 61 75 N m Figure 27 Installing The Blade A 4x4 Wood Block C Spring Washer B Hex Washer D Blade Bolt Figure 25 Removing the Blade ...

Page 25: ...d wires Tighten loose connections 9 Solenoid or starter motor faulty 9 Repair or replace See authorized service dealer 10 Safety interlock switch 10 Replace as needed See authorized faulty service dealer 11 Spark plug s faulty fouled 11 Clean and gap or replace or incorrectly gapped See engine manual 12 Water in fuel 12 Drain fuel refill with fresh fuel 13 Gas is old or stale 13 Drain fuel replace...

Page 26: ...ce dealer for repair or damaged Mower cut is uneven 1 Mower not leveled properly 1 See Mower Adjustment 2 Rider tires not inflated 2 See Regular Maintenance Section equally or properly Mower cut is rough looking 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set throttle to full 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Blades are dull 3 Sharpen or replace blades See Mower Blade Service 4 Mower drive belt slip...

Page 27: ...der veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward posi tion the top speed of each of these levers can be bal anced lowered by turning the adjustment knobs see A B Figure 29 To reduce the speed of a transmission turn its corre sponding knob CLOCKWISE several turns to lower the top speed of a wheel and COUNTER CLOCKWISE to increase the top speed of a whee...

Page 28: ...de and the ground If there is more than 1 8 3mm difference between the mea surements on each side proceed to step 5 If the dif ference is 1 8 3mm or less proceed to Front TO Back Leveling 5 See Figure 32 Loosen the outside nut A and tap tite screw C then turn the eccentric nut B to raise or lower the left side of the deck When the mower deck is level hold the eccentric nut while tightening the out...

Page 29: ...and rear tips of each blade The measure ment should be equal for both blades 38 Decks Front tips should be equal to rear tips or within 1 8 higher If not proceed to step 3 44 Decks Front tips should be 1 8 1 4 3 6 mm higher than rear tips If not proceed to step 3 3 See Figure 33 Loosen the outside nut A and turn the eccentric nut B to raise or lower the rear of the deck When the mower deck is leve...

Page 30: ...sengage the PTO turn off the engine and set the parking brake Remove the key 2 Release belt tension and remove the PTO belt F Figure 37 from the PTO pulley G 3 Remove the belt from the remaining deck pulleys Note It is not necessary to remove the mower deck 4 Install the new belt F as shown in Figure 37 44 50 Arbor Drive Belt Replacement 1 Park the rider on a level surface Disengage the PTO turn o...

Page 31: ...e the belt over the transmission pulleys 8 Remove the old belt and install a new belt as shown in Figure 40 9 Reinstall the PTO clutch Torque the PTO clutch capscrew D Figure 39 to 45 50 ft lbs 10 Release the parking brake and adjust the belt guides pictured in Figure 41 belt guide clearance points are indicated with arrows There should be 1 16 1 8 between the belt and the belt guides Figure 40 Dr...

Page 32: ... is 1 250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60 F The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged but not over charged is to measure the specific grav ity of a cell once per hour The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0 003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period JUMP STARTING WITH AUXILIA...

Page 33: ...tery to open flame or electric spark battery action generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Do not allow battery acid to contact skin eyes fabrics or painted surfaces Batteries contain a sulfuric acid solution which can cause serious personal injury or property damage When removing or installing battery cables dis connect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST If not done i...

Page 34: ... Cleaner Ducted Paper Cartridge Foam Pre Cleaner Lubrication Full Pressure Lube Oil Capacity 4 0 Pints w Filter 1 9 L Fuel Tank High Density Transparent Polyethylene Capacity 2 0 Gallons 7 5 L Muffler Quiet Compact Low Back Pressure 14 HP Kohler Command Make Model Kohler Command CV14S Horsepower 14 HP 3600 rpm Cylinders Type Single Cylinder 4 cycle air cooled Bore 3 43 in 87 mm Stroke 2 64 in 67 m...

Page 35: ...r Drive V Belt from Rider PTO Electric Clutch Spindle Bearings Sealed Ball Bearings Lube Fitting Provided 44 Mower Deck Thickness 12 Ga Effective Cut Width 44 in Mower 44 in 111 8 cm Overall Width With Deflector 56 in 142 2 cm With Turbo 58in 147 cm Weight 107 lbs 49 kg Cutting Height Variable Between 1 25 4 in 3 2 10 2 cm Cutting Width 44 in 112 cm Blade Arrangement Three Staggered Blades Mower D...

Page 36: ...t Collection System Headlight Kit Mulching Kits Maintenance Items Engine Oil SAE 5W 30 SF CD Cold Weather 30 under 1685576 SAE 30W SG CC Warm weather 32 up 1685659 Touch Up Paint Deep Orange 13 oz spray can 1685611 Deep Orange 1 quart can 1685612 Deep Orange 1 2 oz bottle w brush cap 1685615 Solar Black 13 oz spray can 1686779 Solar Black 1 quart can 1686781 Gloss Black 13 oz spray can 1685639 Glo...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...owth 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 grass than mulching does NOTE We cov...

Page 39: ... 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 Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly Where possible change patterns occasionally to eliminate matting graining or a corrugated appear ance For a truly profes...

Page 40: ...ers 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 mowings in the spring The long grass blades quick growth and often wetter conditions are more suitable for broadcasting side dischar...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ... show all of the product s components in exploded views 3D 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 our Customer Publications Department at 26...

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