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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 manuals 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 5022285

Page 1: ...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 manuals which differ only by their covers See...

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

Page 3: ...n 02 Rev Date 4 2006 TP 100 7250 02 CI S 21HP Zero Turn Riders Mfg No Description 2690444 Simplicity 21HP Citation Zero Turn Rider with 48 Mower 23HP Zero Turn Riders Mfg No Description 2690445 Simpli...

Page 4: ...MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 www simplicitymfg com Copyright 2006 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...

Page 5: ...ments Service 23 Troubleshooting the Rider 23 Troubleshooting the Mower 24 Seat Adjustment 25 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 25 Speed Balancing Adjustment 25 Parking Brake Adjustment 26 Battery...

Page 6: ...present intact and secure Replace worn or damaged parts 24 Disengage attachments before refueling removing an attachment making adjustments unless the adjustment can be made from the operator s positi...

Page 7: ...stop or change speeds while on the slope 4 Do not mow on wet grass Tires may loose traction 5 Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If tires lose traction i e machine stops forward motion on a...

Page 8: ...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 additi...

Page 9: ...aighten or repair the ROLL BAR Never alter the ROLL BAR by welding anything to it or by drilling additional holes WARNING In order to avoid serious injury or death from roll over it is important to fo...

Page 10: ...f the following tests it should be replaced BEFORE EACH USE Conduct the following inspections maintenance of the seat belt and retraction mechanism 1 Check for dirt or debris in the retraction mechani...

Page 11: ...USA 53074 0997 Simplicity Mfg Inc S S A A M M P P L L E E North American CE Models CE Models Only Mfg No 269XXXX kW XXX Engine RPM XXXX LpA XXX dB A Vibration Wheel XXX m s Vibration Seat XXX m s 200...

Page 12: ...u and others who may use the equipment to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe effective operation Decal Main Part No 5100252 Safety Decals AMPUTATION AND THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD To avoid i...

Page 13: ...ith PTO engaged OR Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged Operator moves motion control handles out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake Test 4 Blade Brake Check...

Page 14: ...ve the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake NOTE To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged Deck Lift Pedal Cutting Height Adjustment Pin Deck Lift Lock Lever These control the...

Page 15: ...tle Ground Speed Levers These levers control the ground speed of the rider The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel Moving a lever forw...

Page 16: ...fire hazard keep the engine tractor and mower free of grass leaves and excess grease Do not stop or park tractor over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is highly flammable and must be...

Page 17: ...RAL 2 Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up until it locks into position 4 Move the throttle control to mid throttle position and turn...

Page 18: ...ard BASIC DRIVING Forward Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practice If necessary top...

Page 19: ...with operating the Zero Turn rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable Remember the more you practice the better your control of the Zero Turn will...

Page 20: ...Clip B Retainer Pin C Roll Bar D Rubber Stop 16 RAISE LOWER THE ROLL BAR To lower the roll bar 1 Pull the hair pin clips A Figure 9 out of the retainer pins B 2 Push or pull the top of the roll bar C...

Page 21: ...never operate on slopes greater than 10 See SLOPE OPERATION and TOWED EQUIPMENT in the safety section of this manual for additional safety information A B WARNING Never store the unit with fuel in an...

Page 22: ...Use Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Every 250 Hours Spring Fall Check Rider Mower for loose hardware Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades Check Adjust PTO Clutch Lubricate Rider Mower C...

Page 23: ...t instructions 2 Remove the oil drain hose A Figure 12 from the cable clamp C on the right hand side of the frame and route the hose towards the rear of the machine as shown in Figure 12 3 Place a sma...

Page 24: ...reases are compatible Red Grease p n 5022285 is recommended automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil control handle pivots seat plate pivots deck lift...

Page 25: ...e oil reservoir Have a suitable container ready to catch any spilled oil It is recommended that this be a dealer only service item 1 Locate the transmission oil filter E Figure 18 at the rear of the b...

Page 26: ...de is severely damaged it should be replaced 4 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 20 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 5 Reinstall ea...

Page 27: ...refill the fuel tank 4 Engine flooded 4 Move choke control to closed position 5 Fuse blown 5 Replace fuse 6 Battery terminals require 6 Clean the battery terminals cleaning 7 Battery discharged or dea...

Page 28: ...des are dull 3 Sharpen or replace blades See Mower Blade Service 4 Mower drive belt slipping 4 Clean or replace belt as necessary because it is oily or worn 5 Blades not properly fastened 5 See Servic...

Page 29: ...eposition the handle either up or down from its original position You will need to readjust the handle alignment as described above SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT If the rider veers to the right or left w...

Page 30: ...CAUTION Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 1 15 16 4 9 cm when compressed This may damage the brake mechanism BATTERY CHARGING A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the re...

Page 31: ...e sure both shocks are set to the same amount of pre load 5 Reinstall the rear drive tires Torque the lug bolts to 85 95 ft lbs 115 129 Nm Remove the jackstands from under the machine NOTE Spanner wre...

Page 32: ...ntil the rotor face and armature face just contacts the gauge 5 Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed and make any necessary adjustments by tightening...

Page 33: ...e neutral position 5 Once the lever alignment has been adjusted lock jam nut against the clevis NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the tractor creeps while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL the...

Page 34: ...it comes to rest against the cutting height adjustment pin C FOOT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate the operator s height for optimal comfort To adjust pedal po...

Page 35: ...side of the front lift pivot until the measurements are equal Repeat for other side 5 Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4 10 2 cm position 6 Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the mowe...

Page 36: ...aution and remove the nut to completely release the tension 5 Remove the old belt and replace it with the new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the grooves of the crankshaft pulley and pump...

Page 37: ...the drive belt over the edge of the stationary idler pulley B Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 5 Remove the old belt and replace with a new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in...

Page 38: ...12 Volt 16 amp Alternator Battery 340 CCA Oil Capacity 3 6 US pt 1 7 L w Filter CHASSIS Fuel Tank Capacity 6 Gallons 22 7 L Rear Wheels Tire Size 22 x 11 00 10 Inflation Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Fron...

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