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© 2006 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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 Simplicity 7800071

Page 1: ...items denoted 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 functi...

Page 2: ...fect the handling and the stability of the machine 1 DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees 18 grade 2 Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill Use a slo...

Page 3: ...le 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 immediate...

Page 4: ...r 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 ventilatio...

Page 5: ...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 hardware 9 Lubrication Lubricate all grease oil p...

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 NO...

Page 7: ...RNING 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 especi...

Page 8: ...nual 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...

Page 9: ...arts 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 mov...

Page 10: ...onds 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 inst...

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 ha...

Page 12: ...d 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 unti...

Page 13: ...ge the PTO lock the motion control levers into their neutral locked positions turn the engine off remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop 3 Remove the hardware C Figure 10 connecting the...

Page 14: ...t 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 t...

Page 15: ...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 neces...

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...

Page 17: ...mm 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 t...

Page 18: ...ss 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...

Page 19: ...BELTS OVER PULLEYS Figure 23 Mower Belt Routing 44 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 B...

Page 20: ...6 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...

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