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OPERATOR SAFETY

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DANGER

Amputation Hazard

1704276

To avoid injury from rotating

blades, stay clear of deck edge.

DANGER

Amputation and 

Thrown Objects Hazard

1704277

To avoid injury from rotating blades and

 thrown debris, stay clear of deck edge
 and discharge. Do not mow without 

 deflector or entire grass catcher in place.

Danger, Side-Dis-
charge Models
Part No. 1704276

Danger, Side Dis-
charge Models
Part No. 1704277

Transmission 
Release  
Part No. 1730202

173xxxx

Danger, Main Panel 
Part No. 1734879

Attachment Lift
Part No. 1730263

1730263

Transport

Free Float

Ignition Switch
Positions
Part No. 1722806

Height of Cut 
Part No. 1721197

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Summary of Contents for 2690810

Page 1: ...Regent Series Riding Mower 1737264 Revision D Operator s Manual Mfg No Description 2690810 Regent 19 5HP Hydro Tractor and 38 Mower Deck N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 2: ...w simplicitymfg com Please provide model and serial number when ordering replacement parts Copyright 2010 Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Milwaukee WI All rights reserved SIMPLICITY is a trademark of Simplicity Manufacturing Inc Milwaukee WI USA ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name Number Unit MFG Number PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased Engine M...

Page 3: ... RMO 14 Pushing the Tractor by Hand 15 Adjusting Mower Cutting Height 15 Attaching a Trailer 15 Stopping the Tractor and Engine 15 Maintenance 16 Maintenance Chart 16 Check Tire Pressure 16 Check Mower Blade Stopping Time 16 Battery Maintenance 17 Cleaning the Battery and Cables 17 Battery Charging 17 Seat Adjustment 17 Storage 18 Troubleshooting 19 Warranties 21 Specifications 23 Parts and Access...

Page 4: ...tenance information is included to help you get the most out of your equipment investment Be sure to completely read the Safety Rules and Information found on the following pages Also completely read the Operation section Children Tragic accidents can occur with children Do not allow them anywhere near the area of operation Children are often at tracted to the unit and mowing activity Never assume...

Page 5: ...uipment safely it is equipped with an operator present safety system Do NOT attempt to alter or bypass the system See your dealer immediately if the system does not pass all the safety interlock system tests found in this manual Thrown Objects This unit has spinning mower blades These blades can pick up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander Be sure to clean up the area to be mow...

Page 6: ...al footwear and trousers Never operate when barefoot or wearing sandals 23 Before using always visually check that the blades and blade hardware are present intact and secure Re place worn or damaged parts 24 Disengage attachments before refueling removing an attachment making adjustments unless the adjustment can be made from the operator s position 25 When the machine is parked stored or left un...

Page 7: ... keep unit in gear especially when traveling down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill 6 Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blade s and proceed slowly straight down the slope 7 Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to rollover 8 Use extra care while ope...

Page 8: ...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 damage could result 13 If the fuel tank must be drained it should be drained outdoors 14 Replace faulty silencers mufflers 15 Use only factory authorized replacement parts whe...

Page 9: ...e and discharge Do not mow without deflector or entire grass catcher in place Danger Side Dis charge Models Part No 1704276 Danger Side Dis charge Models Part No 1704277 Transmission Release Part No 1730202 173xxxx Danger Main Panel Part No 1734879 Attachment Lift Part No 1730263 1730263 Transport Free Float Ignition Switch Positions Part No 1722806 Height of Cut Part No 1721197 1 2 3 4 5 6 Decal ...

Page 10: ...Always operate at FULL throttle Choke Close the choke for cold starting Open the choke once the engine starts A warm engine may not require chok ing Move the lever forward to close the choke Headlights The light switch turns the tractor headlights on and off Hour Meter The hour meter measures the number of hours the key has been in the RUN position www simplicitymfg com N o t f o r R e p r o d u c...

Page 11: ...is depressed the faster the tractor will travel Cruise Control The cruise control is used to lock the ground speed control in forward The cruise control has five lock positions Mower Height of Cut Adjustment The cutting height adjustment knob controls the mower cutting height The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between 1 0 and 4 0 2 5 10 2 cm Attachment Lift Control Lever The mower deck li...

Page 12: ...brake fully depress the brake pedal B and push the parking brake knob C DOWN Figure 2 Parking Brake and Cruise Control B C D Cruise Control TO ENGAGE 1 Pull up on the cruise control knob D Figure 2 2 Depress the forward ground speed pedal A 3 Lift up the cruise control knob D when desired speed is reached The Cruise will lock in one of its five locking positions TO DISENGAGE 1 Depress the brake pe...

Page 13: ...has been acti vated WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See an authorized Briggs Stratton Dealer Adding Fuel WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death When Adding Fuel Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel cap Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilate...

Page 14: ...ke sure the PTO switch is disengaged 3 Start the engine see Starting the Engine 4 Set the throttle to FULL 5 Engage the PTO to activate the mower blades 6 Begin mowing 7 When finished shut off the PTO and raise the deck using the mower lift lever 8 Stop the engine see Stopping the Tractor and Engine WARNING The engine will shut off if the reverse ground speed pedal is depressed while the PTO is on...

Page 15: ...mower lift lever A Figure 4 is used to lower the deck to cutting position or raise the deck to transport po sition To lower the deck pull back slightly on the mower lift lever push it to the left and slide it down To raise the deck to transport pull up on the mower lift lever and lock in notch to the right Do not cut in transport The cutting height adjustment knob B controls the mower cutting heig...

Page 16: ...enance Chart TRACTOR AND MOWER Every 8 Hours or Daily Check safety interlock system Clean debris off tractor and mower deck Clean debris from engine compartment Every 25 Hours or Annually Check mower blade stopping time Check tractor and mower for loose hardware Check tire pressure Every 50 Hours or Annually Check tractor brakes Clean battery and cables See Dealer Annually to Lubricate tractor and...

Page 17: ...f not done in this order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool Battery Maintenance Battery Charging WARNING Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery the gasses coming from it are highly explosive Ventilate the battery well during charging A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other elec trical compo...

Page 18: ...on essential carburetor parts To keep fuel fresh use Briggs Stratton FRESH START fuel stabilizer available as a liquid additive or a drip concentrate car tridge There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel system The engine and fuel can then be stored up to 24 ...

Page 19: ...tch faulty See authorized dealer Water in fuel See authorized dealer Gas is old or stale See authorized dealer Engine starts hard or runs poorly Fuel mixture too rich Clean air filter Engine has other problem See authorized dealer Engine knocks Low oil level Check add oil as required Using wrong grade oil See Engine Manual Excessive oil consumption Engine running too hot See authorized dealer Usin...

Page 20: ...h looking Engine speed too slow Set to full throttle Ground speed too fast Slow down Mower has other problem See authorized dealer Engine stalls easily with mower engaged Engine speed too slow Set to full throttle Ground speed to fast Slow down Dirty or clogged air filter See Engine Manual Cutting height set too low Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass Engine not up to operat...

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Page 22: ...or warranty coverage of failures of emissions parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts LOOK FOR RELEVANT EMISSIONS DURABILITY PERIOD AND AIR INDEX INFORMATION ON YOUR ENGINE EMISSIONS LABEL The California Air Resources Board U S EPA and Briggs Stratton B S are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model Year 2008 and later engine equipment In California new sm...

Page 23: ...code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and cor rected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 05 Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide arra...

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