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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

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 the problem, see your dealer. If
you need to replace the battery, follow the steps
under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the Regular
maintenance Section.

To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided
by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all
warnings included in the safety rules section of this
book. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the
specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher
and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). Do
not charge at rate higher than 10 amps.

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Summary of Contents for Cobalt 2690479

Page 1: ...sion B Rev Date 04 2009 TP 100 7293 B CB S 27HP Zero Turn Riders Mfg No Description 2690479 Simplicity 27HP Cobalt Zero Turn Rider with 61 Mower Cobalt Series OPERATOR S MANUAL N o t f o r R e p r o d...

Page 2: ...e instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment Copyright 2009 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved The Simplicity logo is a trademark of Bri...

Page 3: ...y Maintenance 28 Cleaning the Battery and Cables 28 Servicing the Mower Blades 29 Troubleshooting Adjustments Service 30 Troubleshooting the Tractor 30 Troubleshooting the Mower 31 Seat Adjustment 33...

Page 4: ...ent you have chosen ask a professional contact your local authorized dealer Read the Manual The operator s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your...

Page 5: ...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 mowing Do not opera...

Page 6: ...wn Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits Retaining Walls Drop offs and Water Retaining walls and drop offs around steps and water are a common hazard Give yourself a minimum of two mower wid...

Page 7: ...t smoke while operating or refueling Do not add fuel while engine is 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 gara...

Page 8: ...ave a running unit unattended Always disengage the blades PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting 12 Disengage blades PTO when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all...

Page 9: ...do not operate on it Control of a walk behind or ride on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake The main reasons for loss of control are insufficient tire grip...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...ten or repair the ROLL BAR Never alter the ROLL BAR by welding anything to it or by drilling additional holes WARNING In order to avoid serious injury or death from roll over it is important to follow...

Page 12: ...s not pass all of the following tests it should be replaced BEFORE EACH USE Conduct the following inspections maintenance of the seat belt and retraction mechanism 1 Check for dirt or debris in the re...

Page 13: ...TIFICATION TAG 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 F Year...

Page 14: ...uld 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 r...

Page 15: ...ion after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should you at...

Page 16: ...ngage the parking brake NOTE To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged Deck Lift Pedal Cutting Height Adjustment Pin Deck Lift Lock Lever These control the cutting height of the mower deck D...

Page 17: ...he ground speed of the rider The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associa...

Page 18: ...f 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 handled with care Never fill the tank when the engi...

Page 19: ...ngine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER STOPPING THE RIDER 1 Returning the ground speed control levers to the middle position will stop rider movement Pivot the levers outward...

Page 20: ...ractice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practice If necessary top speed can be balance adjusted see...

Page 21: ...n rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable Remember the more you practice the better your control of the Zero Turn will be Practice Turning Around...

Page 22: ...dry place and fully charged about once a month If the battery is left in the unit disconnect the negative cable Before starting the unit after it has been stored Check all fluid levels Check all maint...

Page 23: ...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 slightly hi...

Page 24: ...er ground speed will 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 3r...

Page 25: ...tion properly if the grass is wet or if the grass is simply to high to cut Even more than normal mowing mulching requires that the grass be dry and the the appropriate amount is cut Do not use the mow...

Page 26: ...y 250 Hours Spring Fall Check Safety Interlock System Check Rider Brakes Check Mower Blade Stopping Time RIDER MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Every 250 Hours...

Page 27: ...ng for a few minutes Refer to the engine operator s manual for oil filter replacement instructions 2 Remove the oil drain hose A Figure 15 from the cable clamp B on the right hand side of the frame an...

Page 28: ...akes contact then tighten 3 4 of a turn more 5 Run the unit for several minutes and check the transmission oil level IMPORTANT NOTE Use caution after changing the filter air in the hydraulic system ma...

Page 29: ...lled Not all greases are compatible Use automotive type lithium grease Oil control handle pivots seat plate pivots deck lift pivots discharge chute hinge Generally all moving metal parts should be oil...

Page 30: ...s positive red cable first A 5 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non conducting grease 6 Reposition the oil reservoir and secure in place with the hardware previously r...

Page 31: ...ly damaged it should be replaced 4 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 25 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 5 Reinstall each blade wit...

Page 32: ...ded 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 replace 8 Wiring l...

Page 33: ...ne 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 low 3 Cut tall grass at maximum cutting heig...

Page 34: ...Tires are not properly inflated 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Blades are damaged 3 Replace the blades 4 Deck shell is damaged 4 Repair or replace the deck 5 Mower spindle is bent or loose 5 Repair o...

Page 35: ...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 speed control le...

Page 36: ...mpts to achieved neutral depending upon how much the machine creeps RETURN TO NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return perform the following steps 1 Disengage th...

Page 37: ...he PTO engage the parking brake stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Raise the seat plate 3 Locate the brake spring A Figure 32 4 With the parking brake engaged measure the compressed spring...

Page 38: ...cks 5 Reinstall the upper shock mounting hardware and tighten securely 6 Remove the jack from under the suspension cross member 7 Remove the jackstands from under the machine SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT The...

Page 39: ...12 7 cm position 2 Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height 3 Depress the deck lift foot pedal then push the lock lever C towards the right to release the lock 4 Release t...

Page 40: ...n the lowest position push the pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the height adjustment pin in the 3 7 6cm position to hold in place 7 Block up the mower deck until all hanger chai...

Page 41: ...g vertical Place a 1 4 0 64cm thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4 blocks See Figure 39 6 Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4 s and spacers...

Page 42: ...the PTO clutch 4 Loosen the nut towards the front of the machine on the spring anchor hook G Figure 42 to release the majority of the belt tension Use caution and remove the nut to completely release...

Page 43: ...ooves Figure 44 5 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley B Figure 44 Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter clockwise and ins...

Page 44: ...d to replace the battery follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery Cables in the Regular maintenance Section To charge the battery follow the instructions provided by the battery charger manufacture...

Page 45: ...3D illustrations which show the relationship of parts and how they go together as well as part numbers and quantities used Important assembly notes and and torque values are also included For applica...

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Page 48: ...els Tire Size 13 x 5 00 6 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar TRANSMISSIONS HydroGear PG 3H HGM 12E 3131 Type Pump and Wheel Motor Hydraulic Fluid Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 o...

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