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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

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DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the

PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front
tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).

2. To check the lift rod timing, measure and record the

distance between the lift pivots and the rod pivots.
Repeat for other side of unit. See Figure 31.

3. If the measurements are equal, skip to Step 5. If the

measurements are NOT equal (greater than 1/8”
(3,17mm) difference), adjustment is required, contin-
ue with Step 4.

4. Refer to Figure 32. To adjust the lift rod timing,

adjust the 5/8” hex nuts on either 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 mower

deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical. Place a
1/4” (0,64 cm) thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4
blocks. See Figure 33.

7. Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and

the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4’s. Tighten jam
nuts. See Figure 34.

8. Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to

rest on the 2 x 4’s and 1/4” spacers. Slide the chains
in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the
nuts. See Figure 34.

9. Remove all 2 x 4 blocks and spacers from under the

mower deck.

Measure

First

Measure

Second

Figure 31. Check Lift Rod Timing

Adjust

Here

Adjust

Here

Adjust

Here

Figure 32. Adjust Lift Rod Timing

Figure 33. 2 x 4 Locations

Figure 34. Hanger Chain Adjustment

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Summary of Contents for Citation Series

Page 1: ...front cover The part number for this manual typically a 172_____ number is located on the front cover This file may contain several manuals which differ only by their covers See the part number at the...

Page 2: ...THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK FOR PLACEMENT ONLY DO NOT PRINT All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 3: ...23HP Zero Turn Riders Mfg No Description 1694769 Simplicity 23HP Citation Zero Turn Rider 48 Mower Decks Mfg No Description 1694770 48 Mower Deck 52 Mower Decks Mfg No Description 1694771 52 Mower De...

Page 4: ...INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 www simplicitymfg com Copyright 2005 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA All manuals and user guides at al...

Page 5: ...comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to set up and operate your machine Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of...

Page 6: ...cure Replace worn or damaged parts 24 Disengage attachments before refueling removing an attachment making adjustments unless the adjustment can be made from the operator s posi tion 25 When the machi...

Page 7: ...pe 4 Do not mow on wet grass Tires may loose traction 5 Never mow down slopes 6 Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If tires lose traction i e machine stops forward motion on a slope disenga...

Page 8: ...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 addi tives or white gas becaus...

Page 9: ...Serial Number S SA A M M P PL LE E When contacting your authorized dealer for replace ment parts service or information you MUST have these numbers Record your model serial number and engine serial nu...

Page 10: ...n 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 Thes...

Page 11: ...ises off seat with parking brake disen gaged Operator moves motion control handles out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake Test 4 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive...

Page 12: ...increases the REVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section for steer ing instructi...

Page 13: ...pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift lock lever Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed Move the throttle for ward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine s...

Page 14: ...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 Gasoline is highly flammable and must be han...

Page 15: ...TO by pushing down on the PTO switch 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up until it locks into position 4 Move the throttle control to mid throttle position and turn the ignition key to...

Page 16: ...rd Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practice If neces sary top speed can be balance a...

Page 17: ...rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable Remember the more you practice the bet ter your control of the Zero Turn will be Practice Turning Around...

Page 18: ...traction and loss of control on slopes Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes The surface being driven on greatly impacts traction and stability Wet or slippery surfaces can greatly reduce tract...

Page 19: ...pring Fall Check Rider Mower for loose hardware Check Clean Engine Cooling Fins Check Adjust PTO Clutch Lubricate Rider Mower Clean Battery Cables Check Tire Pressure Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Bl...

Page 20: ...Dealer Line Grease or automotive lithium equivalent Oil control handle pivots seat plate pivots deck lift pivots discharge chute hinge Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is...

Page 21: ...fer to engine owners manual for all engine mainte nance procedures and recommendations CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL 1 Before removing the reservoir cap make sure the area around the reservoir cap and fil...

Page 22: ...ly removed STORAGE Before you store your unit for the off season read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section then perform the following steps Disengage the PTO set the pa...

Page 23: ...t should be replaced 4 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 18 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 5 Reinstall each blade with the tabs p...

Page 24: ...Engine flooded 4 Move 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 replac...

Page 25: ...r replace blades See Mower Blade Service 4 Mower drive belt slipping 4 Clean or replace belt as necessary because it is oily or worn 5 Blades not properly fastened 5 See Servicing the Mower Blades to...

Page 26: ...le 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 when the ground spe...

Page 27: ...caliper BATTERY CHARGING A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component If there is any doubt about the cause of...

Page 28: ...ease the pre load Make 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 mac...

Page 29: ...ntil the rotor 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...

Page 30: ...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 than it may be neces s...

Page 31: ...st 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 Remove the foo...

Page 32: ...ments 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 mower deck with the 3 1 2 sides being vertical Plac...

Page 33: ...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 C 6 Reinstall t...

Page 34: ...e 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 in the pulley grooves Fi...

Page 35: ...Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar TRANSMISSIONS HydroGear PG 3H HGM 12C Type Pump and Wheel Motor Hydraulic Fluid Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 oil Speeds Forward 0 10 MPH 0 1...

Page 36: ...s 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 when p...

Page 37: ...TING YOUR LAWN Consider aerating your lawn in spring Using an aerator to remove cores of soil from the lawn increases the speed of clipping decomposition and encourages deeper root growth by opening u...

Page 38: ...et moist grass does not mulch well and clumps beneath the mower deck Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing PROPER MOWING SPEED ENGINE SPEED GROUND SPEED Always operate the engine...

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