Simplicity 400 / 2400 Operator'S Manual Download

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M A N U F A C T U R I N G , I N C .
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997

www.simplicitymfg.com

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Page 1: ...13HP Hydro CE 1694536 2413H 13HP Hydro CE 16HP Hydro Riders Mfg No Description 1694463 Coronet 16HP Hydro 30 Mower Decks Mfg No Description 1692543 30 Mower Deck 1694053 30 Mower Deck 1694511 30 Mowe...

Page 2: ...on Identification Numbers 2 Safety Rules Information 3 Safety Decals 6 Features Controls 8 Control Functions 8 Safety Interlock System 10 Operating the Rider 10 General 10 Adding Fuel 10 Checks Before...

Page 3: ...ine 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 XX Engine RPM XXXX LpA XXX dB A Vibration Wheel XXX m...

Page 4: ...ctical instruction 22 Always wear substantial footwear and trousers Never operate when barefoot or wearing sandals 23 Before using always visually check that the blades and blade hardware are present...

Page 5: ...mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction 5 Always keep unit in gear especially when traveling down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill 6 Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope I...

Page 6: ...essary before restarting 7 Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running unless specified otherwise in the engine man ufacturer s manual 8 Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is...

Page 7: ...Part No 1704276 Decal Danger Side Discharge Models Part No 1704277 Decal Transmission Release Part No 1726341 Decal Ignition Switch Positions Part No 1722806 Decal Operating Instructions North America...

Page 8: ...Warning Remove Key Before Servicing Remove the key and consult techni cal literature before performing repairs or maintenance Danger Machine Rollover Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 10...

Page 9: ...throttle controls engine speed Move the throttle for ward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed Always operate at FULL throttle Choke Twin Lever Models Close the choke for cold st...

Page 10: ...e tractor brake Ground Speed Lever The tractor s forward ground speed is controlled by the forward ground speed control lever The tractor s reverse ground speed is controlled by the reverse ground spe...

Page 11: ...nditions are met Transmission lever is IN neutral AND PTO switch is NOT engaged AND Clutch brake pedal IS fully depressed Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if any of the following conditions exist Operato...

Page 12: ...1 Seat yourself on the rider seat in the operating posi tion Set the parking brake using the brake pedal D Figure 3 and parking brake knob B 2 Disengage the PTO clutch 3 Set the throttle to FULL 4 Clo...

Page 13: ...on 6 Adjust engine throttle to the desired speed Full throt tle is recommended for mowing STOPPING THE RIDER 1 Move the ground speed control lever C Figure 4 into the NEUTRAL position to make a gradua...

Page 14: ...to raise mower cutting height or counter clockwise to lower cutting height 3 Engage the parking brake Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged 4 Start the engine see STARTING THE ENGINE 5 Fully lower t...

Page 15: ...e inset illustration Figure 7 NOTE Pull back slightly on the lift lever to allow easier turning of the Dial A CutTM control Figure 7 Mower Removal Installation 34 mower shown A Idler Pulley Arm D Lift...

Page 16: ...rning 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 vapo...

Page 17: ...s may differ slightly from the Max Inflation stamped on the side wall of the tires The pressures shown provide proper traction improve cut quality and extend tire life SAFETY ITEMS Before Each Use Eve...

Page 18: ...slide hose clamps from fuel filter 2 Remove hoses from filter 3 Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line Secure with hose clamps See warning at beginning of procedure OIL FILTER CHANGE...

Page 19: ...e When an oil can is shown wipe the area clean apply a few drops of oil SAE 30 then wipe up drips or spills 2388B Figure 11 Brake Pedal Pivot Point Figure 12 Front Axle Lubrication Points Figure 14 Ri...

Page 20: ...recommend removing the rear wheel hubs and lubri cating the axle shafts yearly This prevents the wheel hubs from seizing onto the axle shaft and makes future service easier 1 Turn off the ignition tu...

Page 21: ...h blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 21 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...

Page 22: ...it one minute for automatic reset Replace if defective see your dealer 6 Battery terminals require cleaning 6 See Normal Care section 7 Battery discharged or dead 7 Recharge or replace 8 Wiring loose...

Page 23: ...lated equally 2 See Normal Care or properly Mower cut is rough looking 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set to full speed 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Set ground speed control lever at a slower ground speed 3 B...

Page 24: ...to the steering shaft 1 See Figure 23 Loosen the two capscrews A and push bracket so that gear teeth are closely meshed 2 Tighten nuts after adjustment Torque to 35 40ft lbs STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT...

Page 25: ...brake Loosen or tighten adjustment nut H to achieve a 1 5 8 1 3 4 compressed spring length as shown in Figure 24 BLADE BRAKE CHECK Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop with...

Page 26: ...ecessary to perform transport height adjustment again after all leveling procedures are completed 6 Position blade s side to side and measure distance from outside tip of blade s to ground Measurement...

Page 27: ...om ground to rear tip of blade s On 30 mower the front tip should be level to 1 8 3 mm higher than rear tip On 34 mower the front tips should be 1 4 6 mm higher than the rear tips 3 See Figure 29 Loos...

Page 28: ...97 Figure 30 Transport Height Adjustment A Spacers C Nut B Rear Mower Rollers D Rear Trailing Arms BATTERY CHARGING A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in...

Page 29: ...belt on PTO pulley E MOWER BELT 34 See Figure 32 1 Mower does not need to be removed to install a new belt However for easier access mower can be removed following steps in Mower Removal and Installa...

Page 30: ...MPH 0 3 7 km h CHASSIS Front Wheels Tire Size 13 x 5 00 6 Pneumatic Inflation Pressure 10 12 psi 68 82 bar Rear Wheels Tire Size 16 x 6 50 8 Pneumatic Inflation Pressure 10 12 psi 68 82 bar Fuel Tank...

Page 31: ...cluded 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 you...

Page 32: ...through the summer AERATING YOUR LAWN Consider aerating your lawn in spring Using an aerator to remove cores of soil from the lawn increases the speed of clipping decomposition and encourages deeper r...

Page 33: ...lch when the grass is wet moist grass does not mulch well and clumps beneath the mower deck Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing PROPER MOWING SPEED ENGINE SPEED GROUND SPEED Al...

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