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Safety Decals

SAFETY DECALS

This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-
vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect
from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment
manufacturing.

Although reading this manual and the safety instructions
it contains will provide you with the necessary basic
knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec-
tively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to
remind you of this important information while you are
operating your unit.

All  DANGER,  WARNING,  CAUTION  and instructional
messages 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 safety decals below
are on your rider and mower.

If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them
at once. See your local dealer for replacements.

These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.

Decal - Danger
Part No. 1720660

Decal -
Transmission
Release
Part No. 1723425

Decal - Ignition
Positions
Part No. 1722806

Decal - Cutting
Height
Part No. 1723470

Decal -  Operating Instructions, North
American Models, Part No. 1722814

1723425

3

3

DANGER

OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE 
DANGEROUS

SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.  IF YOU CANNOT 
BACK-UP A HILL, DO NOT DRIVE ON IT.

ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF 
ARMS AND LEGS

STOP MOWER WHEN CHILDREN ARE NEAR. 
NO RIDERS — THEY FALL OFF.

DANGER

AVOID SERIOUS 

INJURY OR DEATH

• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, & 
  SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY
   THE BLADE.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS
   ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE 
   BACKING.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• IF YOU CANNOT BACK UP A HILL,
   DO NOT OPERATE ON IT.
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE
   AND BACK DOWN SLOWLY.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED 
   BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• WHEN LEAVING MACHINE, SHUT OFF ENGINE, 
   REMOVE KEY, AND SET PARKING BRAKE.

WARNING

1722814-00

DO NOT TOW TRACTOR!  

Damage may result to transmission

Decal -  Operating Instructions, CE
Models,  Part No. 1723175

1723175

Decal - Hopper
Control
Part No. 1723310

Decal - Cruise
Control / Lift
Part No. 1723713

1723310

1723470

Decal - Hopper Pedal
Part No. 1723317

1723317

Decal - Hopper
Release
Part No. 1724680

NORTH AMERICAN MODELS

ALL MODELS

CE MODELS

Decal - Danger,
Rotating Blades 
Part No. 1720389

Decal - Danger,
Thrown Objects 
Part No. 1720391

Decal - Danger,
Thrown Objects 
Part No. 1721107

Decal - Danger,
Thrown Objects 
Part No. 1720390

Decal - Drawbar
Limits
Part No. 1721141

1721141

Summary of Contents for Baron 2400 Series

Page 1: ...o CE 18HP Hydro Tractors Mfg No Description 1694328 Baron 18HP Hydro CE 1694347 2418H 18HP Hydro CE 1694375 Rapid 2003 18HP Hydro CE 1694384 RD1840 18HP Hydro CE 20HP Hydro Tractors Mfg No Description...

Page 2: ...Safety Decals 6 Safety Icons 7 Safety Interlock System 7 Features Controls 8 Control Functions 8 Operating the Tractor 10 General Operating Safety 10 Adding Fuel 10 Starting the Engine 10 Stopping the...

Page 3: ...ays wear substantial footwear and trousers Never operate when barefoot or wearing sandals 23 Before using always visually check that the blades and blade hardware are present intact and secure Replace...

Page 4: ...mow on wet grass Tires may loose traction 5 Always keep unit in gear especially when traveling down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill 6 Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope I...

Page 5: ...sary before restarting 7 Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running unless specified otherwise in the engine man ufacturer s manual 8 Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is ho...

Page 6: ...e Purchased Engine Make Engine Type Spec Engine Model Engine Code Serial Number Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number Mfg No 169XXXX Serial No XXXXX kW XXX Engine RPM XXXX LpA XXX dB A Vibrat...

Page 7: ...h American Models Part No 1722814 1723425 3 3 DANGER OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE DANGEROUS SEE OPERATOR S MANUAL IF YOU CANNOT BACK UP A HILL DO NOT DRIVE ON IT ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS ST...

Page 8: ...es and never tamper with safety devices Check their operation regularly Operational SAFETY Checks Your unit is equipped with a seat switch safety system Check the seat switch operation every fall and...

Page 9: ...s A warm engine may not require chok ing Move the lever forward to close the choke Headlights The light switch turns the tractor headlights on and off Hour Meter Optional The hour meter registers hour...

Page 10: ...k raises the attachment You must pull back slightly on the lever and depress the release button to change lift positions Be sure the lever is fully forward when mowing 9 Features Controls Catcher Remo...

Page 11: ...mage could result Catcher Open Close Lever The catcher open close lever opens the catcher so that it may be emptied and closes it for mowing To empty the catcher depress the catcher dump lock pedal an...

Page 12: ...e further down the pedal is depressed the faster the tractor will travel 7 Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed con trol pedals setting the parking brake and stopping the engine see STOPPING...

Page 13: ...mp pedal A Figure 4 2 Extend the catcher lever B and use it to empty the catcher 3 Use the lever B to close the catcher and slide it back into the catcher MULCHING PLUG OPTIONAL The mower deck can be...

Page 14: ...g the fuel system or adding stabilizer to the fuel do not store a fueled unit in an enclosed struc ture see above Battery life will be increased if it is removed put in a cool dry place and fully char...

Page 15: ...both sides of the mower deck Re install washers C and safety clips D 5 Remove belt from PTO pulley B Figure 11 6 Turn wheels straight ahead Pull back on spring loaded lever B Figure 13 and lift mower...

Page 16: ...hitch brackets A When properly installed the spring loaded lever should seat fully underneath the brack ets 5 See Figure 10 Connect the mower lift arms A to the tractor lift arms B using the flat was...

Page 17: ...pring TRACTOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours 250 Hours Fall Check Tractor Mower for loose hardware Check Clean Cooling Fins Check Adjust PTO Clutch Lubricate Tractor Mower Lubri...

Page 18: ...ion BATTERY MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Battery and Cables Service Interval Every 100 Hours 1 Disconnect the cables from the battery negative cable first A Figure 16 2 Remove the battery hold down C and...

Page 19: ...t lever 18 Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Service Interval Every 25 Hours Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 17 20 as well as the lubrication points listed Generally all moving meta...

Page 20: ...jack rear end higher than required for wheel removal 3 Support the rear of the unit on jackstands positioned under the rear frame NOTE Your axle assembly may differ slightly from the assembly picture...

Page 21: ...endicular to each other see Figure 24 If not remove the blade and rotate the adapter A Figure 23 WARNING For your personal safety do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands Careless or impro...

Page 22: ...CHECK Service Interval Every Fall Spring Check the function of the safety interlock system using the test procedure found on page 7 of this manual If the tractor fails any of the tests see your dealer...

Page 23: ...dealer 3 Spark plug s faulty fouled Clean and gap or replace or incorrectly gapped See engine manual 4 Water in fuel Drain fuel refill with fresh fuel Replace fuel filter 5 Gas is old or stale Drain...

Page 24: ...See Adjustments Section Adjustment 6 Blades not properly fastened See Servicing the Mower Blades to arbors Engine stalls easily with 1 Engine speed too slow Set to full throttle mower engaged 2 Groun...

Page 25: ...To adjust remove the carriage bolts spacers washers and nuts B Figure 26 from the hinge and reinstall them in the desired holes Seat Slide Adjustment The seat can also be adjusted forward and back Mov...

Page 26: ...nt Figure 29 Brake Spring Adjustment A Brake Spring B Adjustment Nut A B Nuts BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine block the wheels remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake...

Page 27: ...ps WARNING Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery the gasses coming from it are highly explosive Ventilate the battery well during charging CATCHER FULL ALARM ADJUSTMENT To adjust the catch...

Page 28: ...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 ing the adjustment nuts NOTE The actual...

Page 29: ...d set throttle to IDLE 3 Release the brake pedal and fully depress the for ward ground speed pedal 4 While holding the forward ground speed pedal down engage and disengage the transmission release val...

Page 30: ...asurements on each side proceed to step 5 If the difference is 1 8 3mm or less proceed to step 6 5 See Figure 36 Loosen the outside nut A Turn the eccentric nut B to raise or lower left hand side of m...

Page 31: ...l surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake shut the engine off and remove the key 2 Remove the mower deck see Mower Deck Removal Remove the belt covers 3 Loosen the...

Page 32: ...Briggs Stratton Model Intek 406777 Horsepower 20 3600 rpm Displacement 40 Cu in 656 cc Electrical System 12 Volt 16 amp Alternator Battery 230 CCA Oil Capacity 1 7 8 qt 1 9L CHASSIS Fuel Tank Cap Cap...

Page 33: ...values are also included For applicable manuals currently available for your model contact our Customer Publications Department at 262 284 8519 Have the information listed in the box below available w...

Page 34: ...MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 www simplicitymfg com Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...

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