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5101610
Rev C
Dealer Setup
& Adjustment Instructions
Simplicity ZT4000 Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SETUP PROCEDURES
Quick Setup List..................................................2
Uncrating ..........................................................3
Connect the Battery..............................................3
Tractor Assembly ................................................4
Ground Speed Control Lever Assembly ...........................4
Seat Assembly ..................................................................5
Roll Bar Assembly ...............................................6
Check Fluid levels ...............................................7
Check Engine Oil Level .....................................................7
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .................................................7
Check Tire Pressure .............................................7
Mower Assembly.................................................8
Check Torque - Mower Blades .........................................8
Deck Lift Rod Timing & Leveling Adjustment ...............8
Check Deck Drive Belt ........................................ 10
Lubrication ...................................................... 12
Adding Fuel ..................................................... 13
Starting The Engine ........................................... 13
Perform Safety Checks ........................................ 13
Functional Tests .............................................................13
Safety Interlock System .................................................14
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
Neutral Adjustment ............................................ 14
Return-To-Neutral Adjustment ............................... 15
Parking Brake Adjustment .................................... 15
Suspension Adjustment ....................................... 16
This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products:
ZT4000 Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Model No.:
Description:
5900707
ZT4000B2444
44” Mower Deck
5900765
ZT4000B2648
48” Mower Deck
5900960
ZT4000B2748
48” Mower Deck
Attention Setup Personnel:
The safety warnings provided in this
guide and in the operator’s manual
included with the unit contain important
information that must be obeyed when
assembling, setting-up, operating, servicing,
transporting, or storing the unit.
These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert
triangle symbol shown above, which signifies that
an important safety message is being provided.
You must read, understand, and follow these
warnings and instructions, and use safe shop
and work practices at all times while working on
or around this unit and all other outdoor power
equipment.
Sections and items denoted by the Setup
symbol provide the information necessary to fully
assemble, test, and prepare the units described
above for delivery to your customers.
A Quick Setup List is provided on page 2 of this booklet
to help you identify and check that the items have been
performed.
Additional information concerning functional
tests, general adjustment procedures, and the
location of normal lubrication points are included
in these instructions.
Although all required lubrication and normal adjustments on
factory-assembled components are done at the factory, this
additional information is provided to assist you in ensuring
that each unit is delivered to the customer in proper working
order.
Not
for
Reproduction
