Simplicity Javelin RZT20440BVE2 Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions Manual Download

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M A N U F A C T U R I N G , I N C .

500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA
www.simplicitymfg.com

P R O D U C T S , I N C .
McDonough, GA., 30253
www.snapper.com

Summary of Contents for Javelin RZT20440BVE2

Page 1: ...ted by the Setup symbol provide the information necessary to fully assemble test and prepare the units described above for delivery to your customers Additional information concerning functional tests general adjustment procedures and the location of normal lubrication points are included in these instructions The safety warnings provided in this guide and in the operator s manual included with th...

Page 2: ...dling and the stability of the machine 1 DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees 27 grade 2 Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 degrees 18 grade Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or sharp turns 3 DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of slopes Operate up and down Practice on slopes with blades off 4 AVOID starting stopping or ...

Page 3: ...zle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete DO NOT use a nozzle lock open device 10 If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately 11 Never overfill a fuel tank Replace fuel cap and tighten securely OPERATION 1 Mount and dismount machine from left side Keep clear of discharge opening at all times 2 Start engine from operator ...

Page 4: ...ir or replace as needed 5 Keep all bolts nuts and screws properly tight Check that all cotter pins are in proper position MAINTENANCE Continued From Previous Column 6 Always provide adequate ventilation when running engine Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly poison 7 Disconnect negative black cable from battery before per forming maintenance or service Cranking engine coul...

Page 5: ...ery 8 Check Fluid Levels Fill check Engine oil level Reduce check tire pressures Front tires 25 psi rear tires 15 psi 9 Mower Assembly Torque mower blade bolts 9 Lubrication Lubricate all grease oil points 10 SAFETY CHECKS Check for LOOSE HARDWARE Check all OPERATOR CONTROLS Perform MOWER BLADE STOPPING CHECK Blade must stop within 5 seconds Perform SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK 10 Burnish Electri...

Page 6: ... rod in the roll release position by sliding the rod sideways into the keyhole slot 4 Move the motion control levers from their neutral locked positions The rider can now be pushed by hand IMPORTANT NOTE When cutting crate from bottom skid use caution around tires and mower rollers Figure 1 Roll Release Components On Each Side A Roll Release Rod B Roll Release Plate B A 5 Be sure there are no nail...

Page 7: ...ARNING BATTERY SAFETY RULES Battery acid causes severe burns Avoid contact with skin Wear eye protection while handling the battery To avoid an explosion keep flames and sparks away from battery especially while charging When installing battery cables CONNECT THE POSITIVE CABLE FIRST and negative cable last If not done in this order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool Insta...

Page 8: ...anual for oil recom mendations Figure 3 Check Engine Oil Level A Engine Oil Dip Stick A Figure 4 Tire Pressures Tire Pressure Front 25 psi 1 72 bar Rear 15 psi 1 03 bar Reduce Check Tire Pressures The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes Inflate to the pressures shown Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the Max Inflation stamped on the side wall of the tires The pressures s...

Page 9: ...parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and sur faces clean both before and after lubrication Use grease fittings when present Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed Not all greases are compatible Use automotive type lithium grease Some deck arbors have grease fittings above the mower deck while others have grease ...

Page 10: ...conds Disengage electric clutch switch and check the time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop If the mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds adjust the PTO clutch according to the instructions in the Electric Clutch Adjustment section Seat Switch Connection Check that the seat switch wire harness C Figure 7 is connected to the seat switch Burnish PTO Clutch 1 Select a safe area to...

Page 11: ... a complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off or operator rises off seat If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds see your dealer NOTE Once the engine has stopped the PTO switch must be turned off and the motion control levers must be locked in their NEUTRAL LOCKED positions in order to start the engine WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test...

Page 12: ...ed of the Faster Wheel 1 Loosen the two bolts securing the forward adjust plate C Figure 8 2 Slide the plate up approximately 1 8 3 Retighten the bolts and recheck speed balance 4 Repeat steps 1 3 until adjustment is complete Lever Friction Adjustment The motion control levers should be tight when moving in and out of their neutral locked positions If the levers are loose the lever friction should...

Page 13: ...e rod end jam nut B If the transmission is creeping forward turn the rod end in clockwise one or two turns to shorten the link rod E If the transmission is creeping in reverse turn the rod end out counterclockwise one to two turns to length en the link rod 5 Retighten the jam nut and reconnect the rod end to the control bracket weldment 6 Start the unit and check for transmission creep Repeat step...

Page 14: ...ut C until the correct measurement is achieved Front Suspension Adjustment Select Models The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the amount of pre load applied to the springs This allows the opera tor to customize the ride according to operator s weight and operating conditions LESS PRE LOAD Light operator weight Softer more cushioned ride Best for relatively flat terrain MORE PRE LOAD Heavy op...

Page 15: ...e adjustment nuts B Figure 13 until 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 or loosen ing the adjustment nuts NOTE The actual air gap between the rotor and arma ture may vary even after performing the adjustment pro cedure This is due to dimens...

Page 16: ... 1 8 3mm If there is more than 1 8 3mm difference between the measurements on each side proceed to step 5 If the difference is 1 8 3mm or less proceed to step 6 5 Use the rear leveling nuts A Figure 17 to adjust the side to side leveling of the deck Repeat step 4 if necessary FRONT TO BACK LEVELING 6 Arrange the blades so they face front to back Figure 18 7 Measure the distance from the ground to ...

Page 17: ...3mm difference between the measurements on each side proceed to step 5 5 Locate the roller bar leveling hardware on the right side of the mower deck A Figure 20 Loosen the hardware and raise or lower the roller bar until the correct level is achieved then tighten the hardware Repeat steps 4 5 if necessary Figure 20 Roller Bar Leveling A Leveling Hardware Figure 19 Mower Leveling Front to Back A Fr...

Page 18: ...ess must be disconnected from the main wiring harness in order to remove and replace the transmission belt Be sure to reconnect the harness after the belt is replaced 5 Reversing steps 3 4 install the new belt following the routing in Figure 24 Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the grooves of the crankshaft pulley and transmission pulleys B C Also make sure that the anti rotation pin B Figu...

Page 19: ... belts DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS Figure 23 Mower Belt Routing 44 50 Decks A Right Arbor Pulley B Left Center Arbor Pulley C PTO Pulley D Stationary Idler E Belt Tensioning Idler A C E Figure 24 Belt Guard Removal A Belt Guard Left side shown right side similar B Securing Hardware A B TP 300 5141 01 HZ SN 19 D B FUSE REPLACEMENT 1 Park the rider on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floo...

Page 20: ...06 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 USA www simplicitymfg com PRODUCTS INC McDonough GA 30253 www snapper com ...

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