Simplicity 5900707 Manual Download Page 2

ZT4000 - 44” & 48” Mower Deck

www.simplicitymfg.com

2

Quick Setup List  

Page

Setup Procedure

Steps to Perform

3

Uncrating

   Remove Crate & Banding.

   Loosen Hydraulic Release Valves.

   Release Parking Brake and Roll Tractor forward off skid.

   Tighten Hydraulic Release Valves.

3

Connect Battery Cables

   Connect Battery Cables.

4

Tractor Assembly

   Assemble the Ground Speed Control Levers.

   Assemble the Seat.

   Connect the Seat Switch Harness.

6

Roll Bar Assembly

   Assemble the Retainer Pins.

   Assemble the Top Loop.

   Install the Roll Bar.

8

Check Fluid Levels

   Check Engine Oil Level.

   Check Hydraulic Oil Level.

   Check Tire Pressure

9

Check Mower Assembly

   Check Blade Bolt Torque

   Check and Level Mower Deck

   Check Deck Drive Belt

12

Lubrication & Fuel Preparation

   Lubricate all grease and oil points.

   Add fuel.

   Start the Engine.

13

SAFETY CHECK

   Check for LOOSE HARDWARE.

   Check all OPERATOR CONTROLS.

   Perform SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK.

Register Product

To register the product: log onto www.thepowerportal. 
com, select the appropriate brand, click “My Resources,” 
select the “Product Registration and Rebate” icon and 
then the “New Product Registration / Rebate” tab. Fill out 
and submit the online product registration form.

Setup Procedures

Not 

for  

Reproduction

Summary of Contents for 5900707

Page 1: ...rator 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 b...

Page 2: ...ck Fluid Levels Check Engine Oil Level Check Hydraulic Oil Level Check Tire Pressure 9 Check Mower Assembly Check Blade Bolt Torque Check and Level Mower Deck Check Deck Drive Belt 12 Lubrication Fuel...

Page 3: ...position A Parking Brake Lever A Figure 1 Hydraulic System By Pass A Hydraulic Release Valve left hand pump shown A Figure 3 Connect Battery A Positive Cable Terminal B Negative Cable Terminal Connect...

Page 4: ...trol levers and the placement of the control levers how close the ends are to one another can be adjusted Height Adjustment 1 Remove the mounting hardware B C D Figure 4 2 Position the ground speed co...

Page 5: ...pack the seat 2 Install the seat onto the seat mount plate and secure with the 5 16 18 nylock flange nuts A Figure 5 3 Connect the seat swtich wire harness B to the seat switch Seat Position Adjustmen...

Page 6: ...hex nylock flange nuts D that secure the bumper to the frame of the machine Discard the 1 2 13 hex jam nuts that are tightened on the threads of the 1 2 13 X 3 1 4 bolts 5 Position the roll bar C Fig...

Page 7: ...en cold the oil level should be approximately 4 10 cm below top of the filler neck 4 If necessary add SAE 20W 50 motor oil DO NOT use synthetic oils 5 Reinstall the reservoir cap Figure 12 Checking Ti...

Page 8: ...e mounting bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 Nm Figure 14 Check Lift Rod Timing Deck Lift Rod Timing And Leveling Adjustment 1 Park machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the...

Page 9: ...he blade from the cutting edge to the ground Repeat this process for the other side of the machine The front measurements should be 4 10 2 cm the back measurements should be 4 1 4 10 8 cm 48 Models S...

Page 10: ...lly release the tension on the breaker bar WARNING Spring loaded components can kick back causing injuries Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the breaker bar due to the increased ten...

Page 11: ...B of the spring bracket C the coil to coil spring length should measure 7 1 4 18 42 cm Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 48 Models Only S N 2014720669 Above 1 Lower the mower deck to...

Page 12: ...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 wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before a...

Page 13: ...the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider 5 After warming the engine ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing Figure 27 Adding Fuel...

Page 14: ...must be engaged and the ground speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine WARNING If the unit does not pass a safet...

Page 15: ...cm Retighten the front set collar 3 Make sure that the neutral return bushing E is seated correctly in the spring stop plate F 4 Position the rear set collar so that it sets tightly against neutral re...

Page 16: ...e Figure 30 Using the supplied spanner wrench p n 5022853 insert the tip of the wrench into the notch in the pre load adjuster While holding the wrench in place with one hand turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE to...

Reviews: