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5101064

Revision IR

Rev. Date: 07/2008

TP 100-7391-IR-CB-S

30HP Zero-Turn Riders

Mfg. No.

Description

5900763

Simplicity 30HP Cobalt Zero-Turn Rider with 61” Mower

Cobalt Series

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Cobalt 5900763

Page 1: ...5101064 Revision IR Rev Date 07 2008 TP 100 7391 IR CB S 30HP Zero Turn Riders Mfg No Description 5900763 Simplicity 30HP Cobalt Zero Turn Rider with 61 Mower Cobalt Series OPERATOR S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...LC Copyright 2008 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved The Simplicity logo is a trademark of Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA Contact Information Simplicity Man...

Page 3: ...nce Schedule 26 Checking Adding Fuel 27 Fuel Filter 27 Change Oil Filter 27 Check Hydraulic Oil Level 28 Change Hydraulic Oil Filter 28 Lubrication 29 Servicing the Mower Blades 30 Battery Charging 32...

Page 4: ...about to perform can be safely done with the equipment you have chosen ask a professional contact your local authorized dealer Read the Manual The operator s manual contains important safety informati...

Page 5: ...nit has spinning mower blades These blades 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...

Page 6: ...d Obstacles Check for overhead clearances before driving under any objects Do not allow the roll bar to contact low overhanging obstacles such as tree branches and guide wires Roll Bar Use Keep the ro...

Page 7: ...a that is not well ventilated Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel Proper maintenance is crit...

Page 8: ...ing brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting 12 Disengage blades PTO when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing...

Page 9: ...ope or if you feel uneasy on it 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 co...

Page 10: ...gasoline may ignite Do not spread fuel line clamps further than necessary Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation 12 Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL gasohol containi...

Page 11: ...ectiveness of the ROLL BAR Never weld straighten or repair the ROLL BAR Never alter the ROLL BAR by welding anything to it or by drilling additional holes Before First Time Use Inspect the ROLL BAR st...

Page 12: ...at belt and retraction mechanism 1 Check for dirt or debris in the retraction mechanism If dirt or debris is found it should be removed 2 Check to make sure the retraction mechanism retracts easily an...

Page 13: ...nd 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...

Page 14: ...motion control handles must be locked in the NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine Safety Icons The alert symbol is used to identity safety information a...

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Page 16: ...ing Pull the knob UP to close the choke Push to knob DOWN to open the choke Deck Lift Pedal Cutting Height Adjustment Pin Deck Lift Lock Lever These control the cutting height of the mower deck Depres...

Page 17: ...Meter Maintenance Reminder Measures the time of the PTO being engaged The hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO has been engaged The hour meter will flash an initial oil change indicator at...

Page 18: ...r wheels of this rider This rider has a zero turning radius and the rear wheels could fall off the ramps or the rider could tip over injuring the operator or bystanders D C A B Figure 1 Pre start Chec...

Page 19: ...esired and release the lever to lock the seat into position Pushing the Rider by Hand 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn the ignition OFF and remove the key 2 Lift the seat plate to gai...

Page 20: ...dal B until it locks into the 5 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...

Page 21: ...THROTTLE when mowing In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP Use this method only in emergency situations For normal engine shut down follo...

Page 22: ...ing brake prior to moving the control levers inward Basic Driving Forward Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight...

Page 23: ...e more familiar and experienced with operating the Zero Turn rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable Remember the more you practice the better you...

Page 24: ...dding stabilizer to the fuel do not store a fueled unit in an enclosed structure see warning Battery life will be increased if it is removed put in a cool dry place and fully charged about once a mont...

Page 25: ...erature and the lawn s overall 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 allow...

Page 26: ...owing down you are mowing too fast using a slower ground speed will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems Use an appropriate ground speed for the thick...

Page 27: ...T Mowing Conditions Mulching mowers cannot function 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 t...

Page 28: ...s Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Every 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 H...

Page 29: ...he hose through hole in the engine deck as shown in Figure 15 3 Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil Using the appropriate tools remove the cap B from the oil drain hose A and d...

Page 30: ...w filter onto the filter base until the gasket makes 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 ch...

Page 31: ...ift pivots discharge 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 surface...

Page 32: ...lades See Sharpening the Mower Blades Figure 26 Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal Figure 27 Inspecting the Mower Blade Tips A Mower Blade Cutting Edge B Square Corner C Air Lift D Wear Measurement...

Page 33: ...he balance of the mower blade If either end of the mower blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the mower blade is balanced See Sharpening the Mower Blades for proper sharpening instructions...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...You will need to readjust the handle alignment as described above Figure 33 Control Lever Adjustment A Alignment Hardware B Placement Hardware C Ground Speed Control Lever Figure 34 Top Speed Adjustme...

Page 36: ...djustment procedure It may take several attempts to achieve neutral depending on how much the machine creeps Return to Neutral Adjustment Checking the Adjustment To determine if it is necessary to adj...

Page 37: ...urface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Remove the PTO drive belt see Mower Belt Replacement for removal instructio...

Page 38: ...the machine Suspension Adjustment The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the amount of pre load applied to the springs This allows the operator to maintain the ride height Use less pre load for l...

Page 39: ...ft pedal in the 5 12 7cm position Remove the height adjustment pin A Figure 41 and lower the mower deck 2 To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position push the pedal by hand towards the rear of t...

Page 40: ...ck with the 3 1 2 sides being vertical Place a 1 4 0 64cm thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4 blocks See Figure 43 6 Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and the deck is still restin...

Page 41: ...5 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley B Figure 47 6 Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter clockwise and install the belt...

Page 42: ...choke control to CLOSED position 5 Replace fuse 6 Clean the battery terminals 7 Recharge or replace 8 Visually check wiring replace broken or frayed wires Tighten loose connections 9 Repair or replace...

Page 43: ...perly attached or damaged 1 See authorized service dealer for repair Engine stalls easily with mower engaged 1 Engine speed too slow 2 Ground speed too fast 3 Cutting height set too low 4 Discharge ch...

Page 44: ...Cutting 1 Deck is not leveled correctly 2 Tires are not properly inflated 3 Blades are damaged 4 Deck shell is damaged 5 Mower spindle is bent or loose 6 Blades are installed incorrectly 1 Level the...

Page 45: ...cted by but not limited to ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues appli...

Page 46: ...gn the left edge of this guide with a vertical tree a power line pole a fence post or any vertical structure 3 Compare the angle of the fold with the angle of the hill SLOPE INDENTIFICATION GUIDE ALIG...

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Page 48: ...nflation Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Front Wheels 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...

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