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Page 1: ...015 Prestige 20HP Hydro 1694016 Prestige 20HP Hydro PS 1694023 1720H 20HP Hydro 1694024 1820H 20HP Hydro 1694025 1820H 20HP Hydro PS 1694032 2720H 20HP Hydro 1694033 2820H 20HP Hydro 1694034 2820H 20H...

Page 2: ...heck 22 PTO Clutch Adjustment Check 22 Engine Maintenance 22 Checking Tire Pressures 23 Battery Maintenance 23 Lubrication 24 Lubricate Rear Axes 25 Servicing the Mower Blades 26 Check Mower Blade Tim...

Page 3: ...hese operators should eval uate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury 19 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or c...

Page 4: ...if possible TOWED EQUIPMENT 1 Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point 2 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for weig...

Page 5: ...s 11 Replace faulty silencers mufflers 12 Grass catcher components are subject to wear dam age and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check componen...

Page 6: ...er Name Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Model Engine Type Spec Engine Code Serial Number CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS A Manufacturer s Identification Number B Manufacturer s Serial Number C Power...

Page 7: ...kwhile blade is rotating Decal Danger Mulching Models Part No 1720660 All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily...

Page 8: ...Objects This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris Keep bystanders away Danger Dismemberment This machine can amputate limbs Keep bystanders and children away when engine is running Warnin...

Page 9: ...ever controls engine speed and choke Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed Always operate at FULL throttle Move the control fully forward past the detent...

Page 10: ...utting height Push down on the button to release the lever move to the desired cutting height and release the button to lock The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between 1 and 3 5 8 Cutting Hei...

Page 11: ...ss the brake pedal B pull UP on the parking brake knob C and then release brake pedal Releasing the Parking Brake See Figure 2 To release the parking brake fully depress the brake pedal B and push the...

Page 12: ...urn the key OFF engage the PTO and turn the key to RUN engine off Set the Clock Press and release the select button C to select hours or minutes Depress the set button D to advance the selected number...

Page 13: ...d you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit...

Page 14: ...ake and stopping the engine see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE MOWING 1 Set the mower cutting height to the desired level and set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position if equipped 2 Engage the...

Page 15: ...2 to 3 4 1 25 2cm of the grass blade This provides short clippings which decompose properly much more quickly than longer clippings The ideal cutting height will vary with climate time of year and qu...

Page 16: ...height falls between two notches use the cutting height fine tuning adjuster B to achieve the correct height Figure 6 Cutting Height Adjustment 40 Mowers A Cutting Height Lever B Fine Tuning Adjustmen...

Page 17: ...e attachment lift in the lowest position 4 Disconnect the mower lift arm A Figure 9 from the tractor lift arm B Re install washer C and safety clip D 5 Remove belt from PTO pulley B Figure 10 iT ILhe...

Page 18: ...with the front tractor hitch See Figure 11 Turn wheels straight Pull back on the spring loaded lever B while lifting up on the mower hitch Install mower hitch onto tractor hitch brackets A When prope...

Page 19: ...the lowest cutting position using the mower height control 3 Use the idler arm D Figure 14 to release tension on the PTO belt and remove belt from the PTO pulley 4 Pull down on the lift hooks A Figur...

Page 20: ...ition ATTACHING A TRAILER The maximum horizontal drawbar force allowed is 444 Newton The maximum vertical drawbar force is 222 Newton This equates to a 396 Ibs 180 kg trailer on a 10 degree hill Secur...

Page 21: ...cedures When using a snowthrower or dozer the downward pressure lock plate D Figure 17 and an additional pin C is installed These parts are included with the attach ment Note that the washers G are no...

Page 22: ...Rear Axle Shafts Yearly Clean Battery Cables Check Tire Pressure Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades Perform Transmission Maint Varies by Model Change Hydraulic System Filter If Equipped Check Mower...

Page 23: ...1 With tractor in neutral PTO disengaged and operator in seat start the engine 2 Look over the left hand footrest at the mower drive belt Engage the PTO and wait several seconds Disengage the PTO and...

Page 24: ...and reconnect it LAST If not done in this order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool Cleaning the Battery and Cables Service Interval Every 100 Hours 1 Disconnect the cables fro...

Page 25: ...ica tion Grease _ steering linkage foot pedal mower linkage transmission idler assembly pivot rear axle shafts remove wheel hubs front axle where it contacts the frame Use grease fittings when present...

Page 26: ...r 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 pictured the quantity of washers is adjusted...

Page 27: ...lade to a fine edge If blade is damaged it must be replaced 5 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 29 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level...

Page 28: ...lade rotation while loosening the capscrew 4 Remove the capscrew A Figure 32 spring washer F and spline washer G 5 Remove the alignment pin E Figure 32 Rotate the blade D manually until the blades are...

Page 29: ...ght at the back of the expansion chamber to see the oil level There should be approximately 7 16 1 cm of oil in the chamber If there is no oil in the chamber see your dealer TRANSMISSION INFORMATION T...

Page 30: ...30 SG engine oil until the oil level is 7 16 1 cm above the bottom DO NOT OVER FILL Empty space is required in the expansion chamber for heat expansion CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL INTERNAL FILTER HYDRAULI...

Page 31: ...9 Remove the expansion chamber access plug A Figure 42 and expansion chamber cover Add 2 quarts 1 9L of oil to the expansion chamber a few ounces at a time 10 Reinstall the expansion chamber cover an...

Page 32: ...MAINTENANCE RECORDS Regular Maintenance 31...

Page 33: ...ine exhaust is black 1 2 Engine runs but tractor will 1 not drive Solenoid or starter motor faulty Safety interlock switch faulty Spark plug s faulty fouled or incorrectly gapped Water in fuel Gas is...

Page 34: ...ry Engine stalls easily with mower engaged Excessive mower vibration Excessive belt wear or breakage Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive Mower blades collide 40 Mower 4 Mower drive belt slipping...

Page 35: ...pitch of the seat can be adjusted to one of three positions To adjust remove the carriage bolts spacers washers and nuts B Figure 43 from the hinge and reinstall them in the desired holes Seat Slide...

Page 36: ...nuts and adjust the bracket so the gear teeth are closely meshed 2 Tighten nuts A Figure 46 to 36 44 ft Ibs 49 59 Nm after adjustment BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine block the wh...

Page 37: ...n in Figure 49 4 Alternately tighten the adjustment nuts B Figure 48 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...

Page 38: ...t position Arrange the outside mower blades so that they are pointing from side to side 4 Measure the distance between the outside tips of each blade and the ground If there is more than 1 8 3mm diffe...

Page 39: ...d and right hand blades Front tip of the center blade should be 1 4 6mm higher than rear tips of left hand and right hand blades If not proceed with steps 8 9 8 To raise front of mower deck loosen fro...

Page 40: ...idler pulley belt stop C in its original position so that there is a 1 8 3mm gap between the pulley and belt stop 7 See Figure 54 Reinstall the left hand arbor cover D Reinstall the mower deck if remo...

Page 41: ...of locking pliers or a spring puller remove the idler pulley spring C Figures 55 56 from slot in deck 5 Loosen capscrew A Figure 55 securing the idler pulley to the bracket The belt can now be slippe...

Page 42: ...ure 58 when installed Loosen the idler pulley capscrews and remove the belt from the idler pulleys D G 4 Install the new belt B as shown When the mower deck is installed on the tractor the belt wraps...

Page 43: ...eck Removal Remove the belt covers 3 Loosen the idler assembly capscrew A Figure 59 4 Using a ratchet A Figure 60 insert the end of the extension into the square hole D Figure 59 and move the idler as...

Page 44: ...rom the PTO electric clutch pulley IMPORTANT Note the position of all belt guides relative to the belt and pulleys before loosening 4 Loosen the two belt stop brackets C and idler pulley belt guide D...

Page 45: ...stem 12 Volt 16 amp Alternator Battery 340 CCA Oil Capacity 2 qt 1 9 L 16 HP Briggs Stratton Make Briggs Stratton Model Intek Horsepower 16 3600 rpm Displacement 40 Cu in 656 cc Electrical System 12 V...

Page 46: ...rward 5 5 MPH 8 9 km h Reverse 3 5 MPH 5 6 kmih 217 ft Ibs 294 Nm 440 Ibs 200 Kg 697 Ibs 316 Kg K57 Type Hydraulic Fluid Capacity Speeds 3400 rpm Continuous Torque Output Drawbar Rating Maximum Weight...

Page 47: ...Weight Carrier Front Weight Carrier Triple Bag Collector Turbo Collector Tiller Additional copies of this manual are available as well as fully illustrated parts lists These manuals show all of the p...

Page 48: ...gh the summer AERATING 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 g...

Page 49: ...hen the grass is wet 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...

Page 50: ...plici q MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 www simplicitymfg com Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...

Page 51: ...015 Prestige 20HP Hydro 1694016 Prestige 20HP Hydro PS 1694023 1720H 20HP Hydro 1694024 1820H 20HP Hydro 1694025 1820H 20HP Hydro PS 1694032 2720H 20HP Hydro 1694033 2820H 20HP Hydro 1694034 2820H 20H...

Page 52: ...heck 22 PTO Clutch Adjustment Check 22 Engine Maintenance 22 Checking Tire Pressures 23 Battery Maintenance 23 Lubrication 24 Lubricate Rear Axes 25 Servicing the Mower Blades 26 Check Mower Blade Tim...

Page 53: ...hese operators should eval uate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury 19 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or c...

Page 54: ...if possible TOWED EQUIPMENT 1 Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point 2 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for weig...

Page 55: ...s 11 Replace faulty silencers mufflers 12 Grass catcher components are subject to wear dam age and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check componen...

Page 56: ...er Name Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Model Engine Type Spec Engine Code Serial Number CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS A Manufacturer s Identification Number B Manufacturer s Serial Number C Power...

Page 57: ...kwhile blade is rotating Decal Danger Mulching Models Part No 1720660 All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily...

Page 58: ...Objects This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris Keep bystanders away Danger Dismemberment This machine can amputate limbs Keep bystanders and children away when engine is running Warnin...

Page 59: ...ever controls engine speed and choke Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed Always operate at FULL throttle Move the control fully forward past the detent...

Page 60: ...utting height Push down on the button to release the lever move to the desired cutting height and release the button to lock The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between 1 and 3 5 8 Cutting Hei...

Page 61: ...ss the brake pedal B pull UP on the parking brake knob C and then release brake pedal Releasing the Parking Brake See Figure 2 To release the parking brake fully depress the brake pedal B and push the...

Page 62: ...urn the key OFF engage the PTO and turn the key to RUN engine off Set the Clock Press and release the select button C to select hours or minutes Depress the set button D to advance the selected number...

Page 63: ...d you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit...

Page 64: ...ake and stopping the engine see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE MOWING 1 Set the mower cutting height to the desired level and set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position if equipped 2 Engage the...

Page 65: ...2 to 3 4 1 25 2cm of the grass blade This provides short clippings which decompose properly much more quickly than longer clippings The ideal cutting height will vary with climate time of year and qu...

Page 66: ...height falls between two notches use the cutting height fine tuning adjuster B to achieve the correct height Figure 6 Cutting Height Adjustment 40 Mowers A Cutting Height Lever B Fine Tuning Adjustmen...

Page 67: ...e attachment lift in the lowest position 4 Disconnect the mower lift arm A Figure 9 from the tractor lift arm B Re install washer C and safety clip D 5 Remove belt from PTO pulley B Figure 10 iT ILhe...

Page 68: ...with the front tractor hitch See Figure 11 Turn wheels straight Pull back on the spring loaded lever B while lifting up on the mower hitch Install mower hitch onto tractor hitch brackets A When prope...

Page 69: ...the lowest cutting position using the mower height control 3 Use the idler arm D Figure 14 to release tension on the PTO belt and remove belt from the PTO pulley 4 Pull down on the lift hooks A Figur...

Page 70: ...ition ATTACHING A TRAILER The maximum horizontal drawbar force allowed is 444 Newton The maximum vertical drawbar force is 222 Newton This equates to a 396 Ibs 180 kg trailer on a 10 degree hill Secur...

Page 71: ...cedures When using a snowthrower or dozer the downward pressure lock plate D Figure 17 and an additional pin C is installed These parts are included with the attach ment Note that the washers G are no...

Page 72: ...Rear Axle Shafts Yearly Clean Battery Cables Check Tire Pressure Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades Perform Transmission Maint Varies by Model Change Hydraulic System Filter If Equipped Check Mower...

Page 73: ...1 With tractor in neutral PTO disengaged and operator in seat start the engine 2 Look over the left hand footrest at the mower drive belt Engage the PTO and wait several seconds Disengage the PTO and...

Page 74: ...and reconnect it LAST If not done in this order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool Cleaning the Battery and Cables Service Interval Every 100 Hours 1 Disconnect the cables fro...

Page 75: ...ica tion Grease _ steering linkage foot pedal mower linkage transmission idler assembly pivot rear axle shafts remove wheel hubs front axle where it contacts the frame Use grease fittings when present...

Page 76: ...r 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 pictured the quantity of washers is adjusted...

Page 77: ...lade to a fine edge If blade is damaged it must be replaced 5 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 29 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level...

Page 78: ...lade rotation while loosening the capscrew 4 Remove the capscrew A Figure 32 spring washer F and spline washer G 5 Remove the alignment pin E Figure 32 Rotate the blade D manually until the blades are...

Page 79: ...ght at the back of the expansion chamber to see the oil level There should be approximately 7 16 1 cm of oil in the chamber If there is no oil in the chamber see your dealer TRANSMISSION INFORMATION T...

Page 80: ...30 SG engine oil until the oil level is 7 16 1 cm above the bottom DO NOT OVER FILL Empty space is required in the expansion chamber for heat expansion CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL INTERNAL FILTER HYDRAULI...

Page 81: ...9 Remove the expansion chamber access plug A Figure 42 and expansion chamber cover Add 2 quarts 1 9L of oil to the expansion chamber a few ounces at a time 10 Reinstall the expansion chamber cover an...

Page 82: ...MAINTENANCE RECORDS Regular Maintenance 31...

Page 83: ...ine exhaust is black 1 2 Engine runs but tractor will 1 not drive Solenoid or starter motor faulty Safety interlock switch faulty Spark plug s faulty fouled or incorrectly gapped Water in fuel Gas is...

Page 84: ...ry Engine stalls easily with mower engaged Excessive mower vibration Excessive belt wear or breakage Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive Mower blades collide 40 Mower 4 Mower drive belt slipping...

Page 85: ...pitch of the seat can be adjusted to one of three positions To adjust remove the carriage bolts spacers washers and nuts B Figure 43 from the hinge and reinstall them in the desired holes Seat Slide...

Page 86: ...nuts and adjust the bracket so the gear teeth are closely meshed 2 Tighten nuts A Figure 46 to 36 44 ft Ibs 49 59 Nm after adjustment BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine block the wh...

Page 87: ...n in Figure 49 4 Alternately tighten the adjustment nuts B Figure 48 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...

Page 88: ...t position Arrange the outside mower blades so that they are pointing from side to side 4 Measure the distance between the outside tips of each blade and the ground If there is more than 1 8 3mm diffe...

Page 89: ...d and right hand blades Front tip of the center blade should be 1 4 6mm higher than rear tips of left hand and right hand blades If not proceed with steps 8 9 8 To raise front of mower deck loosen fro...

Page 90: ...idler pulley belt stop C in its original position so that there is a 1 8 3mm gap between the pulley and belt stop 7 See Figure 54 Reinstall the left hand arbor cover D Reinstall the mower deck if remo...

Page 91: ...of locking pliers or a spring puller remove the idler pulley spring C Figures 55 56 from slot in deck 5 Loosen capscrew A Figure 55 securing the idler pulley to the bracket The belt can now be slippe...

Page 92: ...ure 58 when installed Loosen the idler pulley capscrews and remove the belt from the idler pulleys D G 4 Install the new belt B as shown When the mower deck is installed on the tractor the belt wraps...

Page 93: ...eck Removal Remove the belt covers 3 Loosen the idler assembly capscrew A Figure 59 4 Using a ratchet A Figure 60 insert the end of the extension into the square hole D Figure 59 and move the idler as...

Page 94: ...rom the PTO electric clutch pulley IMPORTANT Note the position of all belt guides relative to the belt and pulleys before loosening 4 Loosen the two belt stop brackets C and idler pulley belt guide D...

Page 95: ...stem 12 Volt 16 amp Alternator Battery 340 CCA Oil Capacity 2 qt 1 9 L 16 HP Briggs Stratton Make Briggs Stratton Model Intek Horsepower 16 3600 rpm Displacement 40 Cu in 656 cc Electrical System 12 V...

Page 96: ...rward 5 5 MPH 8 9 km h Reverse 3 5 MPH 5 6 kmih 217 ft Ibs 294 Nm 440 Ibs 200 Kg 697 Ibs 316 Kg K57 Type Hydraulic Fluid Capacity Speeds 3400 rpm Continuous Torque Output Drawbar Rating Maximum Weight...

Page 97: ...Weight Carrier Front Weight Carrier Triple Bag Collector Turbo Collector Tiller Additional copies of this manual are available as well as fully illustrated parts lists These manuals show all of the p...

Page 98: ...gh the summer AERATING 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 g...

Page 99: ...hen the grass is wet 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...

Page 100: ...plici q MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 www simplicitymfg com Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...

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