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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

Citation Series

5100723

Revision B

Rev. Date: 04/2009

TP 100-7292-B-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

Simplicity 23HP Citation Zero-Turn Rider with 52” Mower

Not

for

Reproduction

Summary of Contents for 5100723

Page 1: ...009 TP 100 7292 B 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 Simplicity 23HP Citation...

Page 2: ...se instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment Copyright 2009 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved The Simplicity logo is a trademark of Br...

Page 3: ...aintenance 27 Cleaning the Battery and Cables 27 Servicing the Mower Blades 28 Troubleshooting Adjustments Service 29 Troubleshooting the Rider 29 Troubleshooting the Mower 30 Troubleshooting Common C...

Page 4: ...fessional contact your local authorized dealer Read the Manual The operator s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURING operat...

Page 5: ...that could seriously injure a bystander Be sure to clean up the area to be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you start mowing Do not operate this unit without the enti...

Page 6: ...as clearance permits Retaining Walls Drop offs and Water Retaining walls and drop offs around steps and water are a common hazard Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these...

Page 7: ...fueling Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel Do not add fuel indoors in an enclosed trailer garage or any other enclosed area...

Page 8: ...crossing gravel surfaces 9 Do not operate the machine without the entire grass catcher discharge guard deflector or other safety devices in place and operational 10 Slow down before turning 11 Never l...

Page 9: ...do not operate on it Control of a walk behind or 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 insufficient tire grip...

Page 10: ...e 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 additives...

Page 11: ...ten 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 follow...

Page 12: ...s not pass all of 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 re...

Page 13: ...th American CE Models CE Models Only CE Identification Tag Markings A Manufacturer s Identification Number B Manufacturer s Serial Number C Power Rating in Kilowatts D Maximum Engine Speed in Rotation...

Page 14: ...should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed The information is for your safety and it is important The safety decals below are on you...

Page 15: ...osition after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should yo...

Page 16: ...g Brake DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake ENGAGE Locks the parking brake Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake NO...

Page 17: ...d Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed Always operate at FULL throttle Ground Speed Levers These levers control the ground speed of the rider The left l...

Page 18: ...gine and remove the key To reduce 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 Gasoli...

Page 19: ...uations For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER STOPPING THE RIDER 1 Returning the ground speed control levers to the middle position will stop rider movement Pivo...

Page 20: ...rd 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 s...

Page 21: ...ating 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 be Practi...

Page 22: ...ce and fully charged about once a month If the battery is left in the unit disconnect the negative cable Before starting the unit after is has been stored Check all fluid levels Check all maintenance...

Page 23: ...condition Cutting the grass too short causes weak thin grass plants which are easily damaged by dry periods and pests Cutting too short is often more damaging than allowing the grass to be slightly hi...

Page 24: ...speed will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems Use an appropriate ground speed for the thickness and height of the grass you are cutting 3rd gear or...

Page 25: ...lower ground speed is vitally important for proper mulching operation HOW MUCH GRASS TO MULCH The best mulching action typically results from cutting only the top 1 2 inch to 3 4 inch of grass blade T...

Page 26: ...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 Clean Battery Cables Check Ti...

Page 27: ...few minutes Refer to the engine operator s manual for oil filter replacement instructions 2 Remove the oil drain hose A Figure 15 from the cable clamp C on the right hand side of the frame and route t...

Page 28: ...eat plate pivots deck lift pivots discharge chute hinge Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wi...

Page 29: ...ervoir 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 21 at the rear of the battery co...

Page 30: ...e is severely damaged it should be replaced 4 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 23 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 5 Reinstall eac...

Page 31: ...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 dead 7 Recharge or replace 8 Wiring loose or bro...

Page 32: ...h 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set to full throttle mower engaged 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Cutting height set too low 3 Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass...

Page 33: ...ot properly inflated 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Blades are damaged 3 Replace the blades 4 Deck shell is damaged 4 Repair or replace the deck 5 Mower spindle is bent or loose 5 Repair or replace t...

Page 34: ...reposition 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...

Page 35: ...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 result of a...

Page 36: ...ke 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 wr...

Page 37: ...otor 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 or loosen...

Page 38: ...k the 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...

Page 39: ...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 position 1 R...

Page 40: ...r 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 mow...

Page 41: ...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 pulleys B...

Page 42: ...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 i...

Page 43: ...all of the product s components in exploded views 3D illustrations which show the relationship of parts and how they go together as well as part numbers and quantities used Important assembly notes an...

Page 44: ...777 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 Front Wheels Tire Size 13 x 5 00 6 Inflatio...

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