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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

1733935

Revision 0

4

Rev. Date 11/2007

TP 100-4409-0

4

-BR-SMN

18HP Hydro Tractors

Mfg. No.

Description

2690622

Baron XL, 18HP & 40” Mower (CE)

2690624

RD18S40, 18HP 40” Mower (CE)

2690623

RD18V40, 18HP 40” Mower (CE)

20HP Hydro Tractors

Mfg. No.

Description

2690621

Baron XL, 20HP & 40” Mower (CE)

2690625

2825 XL, 20HP & 40” Mower (CE)

40” Mower Decks

Mfg. No.

Description

1695200

40” Mower Deck (CE)

1695214

40” Mower Deck (CE)

1695201

40” Mower Deck (CE)

Baron XL / 2400 XL / RD Series

21HP Hydro Tractors

Mfg. No.

Description

2690762

Baron XL, 21HP & 40” Mower (CE)

2690772

Baron XL, 21HP & 40” Mower (CE)

2690773

Baron XL, 21HP & 40” Mower (CE)

2690774

Baron XL, 21HP & 40” Mower (CE)

2690763

Baron XL, 21HP & 40” Mower (CE)

Summary of Contents for 1695200

Page 1: ...rs Mfg No Description 2690621 Baron XL 20HP 40 Mower CE 2690625 2825 XL 20HP 40 Mower CE 40 Mower Decks Mfg No Description 1695200 40 Mower Deck CE 1695214 40 Mower Deck CE 1695201 40 Mower Deck CE Ba...

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Page 3: ...eatures Controls 10 Control Functions 10 Operating the Tractor 12 General Operating Safety 12 Adding Fuel 12 Starting the Engine 12 Stopping the Tractor Engine 12 Driving the Tractor 13 Mowing 13 Mowi...

Page 4: ...an explanation of the product s features and controls and maintenance information is included to help you get the most out of your equipment investment Be sure to completely read the Safety Rules and...

Page 5: ...is equipment safely it is equipped with an operator present safety system Do NOT attempt to alter or bypass the system See your dealer immediately if the system does not pass all the safety interlock...

Page 6: ...and practical instruction 22 Always 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 p...

Page 7: ...oose 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 If tires lose traction diseng...

Page 8: ...ay 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 containing more th...

Page 9: ...ion Name Number Unit MFG Number PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Type Spec Engine Model Engine Code Serial Number Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Dec...

Page 10: ...fety 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 eas...

Page 11: ...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 spring with the following tests...

Page 12: ...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 hours...

Page 13: ...ck 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 11 Features Controls Catcher Re...

Page 14: ...the operator s seat fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake 2 Make sure that your feet are not depressing the ground speed control pedals and that the cruise con trol lever is in neutr...

Page 15: ...actor will travel 7 Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed con trol pedals setting the parking brake and stopping the engine see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE MOWING 1 Set the mower cutting...

Page 16: ...und speed pedals A fully depress the brake pedal B pull UP on the parking brake knob C and then release brake pedal Releasing the Parking Brake See Figure 3 To release the parking brake fully depress...

Page 17: ...e maintenance and storage measures listed in the engine owner s manual This includes draining the fuel system or adding stabilizer to the fuel do not store a fueled unit in an enclosed struc ture see...

Page 18: ...Remove trunions B from mower decl lift arms C Re install the hair pins A to prevent loss 5 Release belt tension with arm A Remove belt from PTO pulley B Figure 8 6 Turn wheels straight ahead Pull bac...

Page 19: ...installed the spring loaded lever should seat fully underneath the brack ets 6 Connect the trunions B Figure 7 to mower deck lift arms C secure with hair pins A 7 See Figure 8 Move idler arm A to rel...

Page 20: ...Lever B Discharge C A B WARNING For your personal safety do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury Figure 12 Install Pla...

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Page 22: ...ry Every Every Spring 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 Tra...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...t lever 22 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 25: ...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 26: ...icular 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 improper...

Page 27: ...SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM 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...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...bolt washer and nut D up decreas es the sensitivity in the collector before the alarm goes off Sliding the carriage bolt washer and nut D down increases the sensitivity in the collector before the ala...

Page 33: ...dows 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...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...6 5 See Figure 36 Support the mower deck remove the hair pin clip A and thread the trunnion B up or down the J hook C to raise or lower the left or right side of the mower deck Reinstall the trunnion...

Page 36: ...level 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...

Page 37: ...18 kg NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice The power ratings for an individual engine model are initially developed by starting with SAE Society...

Page 38: ...luded For applicable manuals currently available for your model contact our Customer Publications Department at 262 284 8519 Simplicity 866 313 6682 Snapper Have the information listed in the box belo...

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Page 40: ...NUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 www SimplicityMfg com PRODUCTS 535 Macon Street McDonough GA 30253 www Snapper com Briggs Stratton Yard Power Products Grou...

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