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Page 1: ...rs Description Simplicity 20HP Kohler Champion Zero Turn Rider with 44 Mower Simplicity 20liP Kohler Champion Zero Turn Rider with 44 Mower AU NZ Simplicity 20liP Briggs Champion Zero Turn Rider with...

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Page 3: ...Adding Fuel 25 Fuel Filter 25 Engine Maintenance 25 Check Fill Transmission Oil 26 Transmission Oil Filter Change 26 Battery Maintenance 27 Storage 27 Troubleshooting Adjustments Service 28 Troublesh...

Page 4: ...ask a professional contact your local authorized dealer Resd theManual The operator s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURIN...

Page 5: ...ades These blades can pick up and throw debris 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 mo...

Page 6: ...s 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 that is not well ventilated Gasoline...

Page 7: ...turer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights 20 Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents occurring to other people or property 21 All drivers should seek and obtain profes...

Page 8: ...n turn slowly and gradually uphill if possible Never mow down slopes WARNING Never operate on slopes greater than 17 6 percent 10 which is a rise of 3 1 2 feet 106 cm vertically in 20 feet 607 cm hori...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...Markings A Manufacturer s Identification Number B Manufacturer s Serial Number C Power Rating in Kilowatts D Maximum Engine Speed in Rotations per Minute E Manufacturer s Address R Year of Manufactur...

Page 11: ...on your rider and mower 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 safet...

Page 12: ...horized dealer Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system EXPORT MODELS ONLY SAFETY iNTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock swit...

Page 13: ...lover _ Overhead Hazard Obstacles CE SAFETY iCONS Warning Read Operator s Manual __ Read and understand the Operator s Manual before using this machine Danger Thrown Objects This machine is capable of...

Page 14: ...m the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the OPERATION section for steering instructions _ _ Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed Move the throttle forward to inc...

Page 15: ...ING THE UNIT BY HAND for operational information Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and backward Move the adjustment lever towards the left slide the seat to the desired position a...

Page 16: ...rear mounted grass catcher Mow across the face of slopes not up and down use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE t WARNING Never allow passengers to ride on the unit Be...

Page 17: ...in emergency situations For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE 1 Returning the ground speed control levers to the middle position w...

Page 18: ...ever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps as shown in Figure 3 FIRST place your hands onto the levers as shown S...

Page 19: ...o Turn Your Zero Turn Rider s unique 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 execu...

Page 20: ...Installation 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the ignition remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the cutting height pin and lower the attachment lift to it...

Page 21: ...verall 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 slig...

Page 22: ...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 slower for...

Page 23: ...g a slower 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 bl...

Page 24: ...ing Each Hours Hours 100 250 Fall Use Hours Hours Check Rider Mower for loose hardware Check Clean Engine Cooling Fins Check Adjust PTO Clutch Lubricate Rider Mower Clean Battery Cables Check Tire Pre...

Page 25: ...semble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed Not all greases are compatible Use automotive type lithium grease Oil control handle pivots discharge chute hinge Ge...

Page 26: ...ning the capscrew 3 Remove the capscrew D Figure 19 spring washer C hex washer B and blade 4 Use a file to sharpen blade to a fine edge If blade is damaged it must be replaced 5 Balance the blade as s...

Page 27: ...n and slide hose clamps from fuel filter C Figure 21 4 Remove hoses from filter 5 Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line 6 Secure with hose clamps 7 Reconnect the negative battery ca...

Page 28: ...ry 250 Hours Filter Part Number 1719168 1 2 3 4 Locate the transmission oil filter C Figure 22 at the rear of the battery compartment under the seat Lubricate the new filter base with a few drops of t...

Page 29: ...structions in the Safety Rules section then perform the following steps Disengage the PTO set the parking brake remove the key Perform engine maintenance and storage measures listed in the engine owne...

Page 30: ...ken Engine starts hard or runs poorly 1 2 Engine knocks Excessive oil consumption 2 3 Engine exhaust is black 1 2 9 Solenoid or starter motor faulty 10 Safety interlock switch faulty 11 Spark plug s f...

Page 31: ...d service dealer for repair or damaged Engine stalls easily with 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 l...

Page 32: ...roperly inflated 3 Blades are damaged 4 Deck shell is damaged 5 Mower spindle is bent or loose 6 Blades are installed incorrectly 1 Level the deck correctly 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Replace the...

Page 33: ...SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The control levers can be adjusted in three ways The alignment of the control levers the placement of the levers how close the ends are to one another and the height of...

Page 34: ...ntrol Lever Base C ReverseTop Speed Adjustment Bolt CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2 3 The cutting height adjustment pin A Figure 26 controls the mower cutting height The cutting height is adjustable betwe...

Page 35: ...ength both wheels With the brake engaged the compressed spring length should be 2 5 cm If not adjust the Iocknut C to achieve the compressed spring length of 2 5 cm 4 After achieving the correct sprin...

Page 36: ...JUST THE SPRING PRE LOAD 1 Park machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the parking brake 2 See Figure 28 Turn the pre load adjustment collar A CLOCKWISE to increa...

Page 37: ...inserted and removed and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosening the adjustment nuts NOTE The actual air gap between the rotor and armature may vary even after performing the adjustm...

Page 38: ...nce from the ground to the front tip of the center blade and from the ground to rear tips of left hand and right hand blades Figures 32 34 The front tip of the center blade should be 1 4 6mm higher th...

Page 39: ...ower a side When the correct level is achieved hold the eccentric with a wrench and tighten the Iocknut Repeat step 4 if necessary MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT To avoid damaging belts DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER...

Page 40: ...ks Tighten nut 6 Reinstall the PTO drive belt 94 d94 ___ Figure 38 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Shown from Below A Pump Drive Belt B Crankshaft Pulley C Pump Pulley D Idler Pulley stationary...

Page 41: ...h 44 Mower Deck 712 Ibs 322 kg Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating labels for individual gas engine models meet or exceed SAE Society of Automotive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine...

Page 42: ...Notes 40 www simplicitymfg com I www snapper com...

Page 43: ...56 Oz 1 7 L w Filter CHASSIS FueITank Rear Wheels FrontWheels Capacity 6 5 Gallons 24 6 L Tire Size 20 x 8 00 10 Inflation Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Tire Size 11 x 4 00 5 Inflation Pressure 40 psi 2 76...

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