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Page 1: ...ge immediately after the front cover The part number for this manual typically a 172_____ number is located on the front cover This file may contain several manual which differ only by their covers See the part number at the bottom of the cover page Body The body for all manuals is identical regardless of the cover Odd number pages are always right hand pages even number pages are always left hand...

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Page 3: ...No Description 1694763 Stallion 25HP Zero Turn 27HP Zero Turn Rider Mfg No Description 1694764 Stallion 27HP Zero Turn 61 Mower Deck Mfg No Description 1694765 61 Mower Deck Stallion Series 50233601 Rev No 01 Rev Date 9 2004 TP 100 7160 01 SL S ...

Page 5: ... Adjustment 21 Neutral Adjustment 22 Neutral Position Spring Return Adjustment 22 Parking Brake Adjustment 23 Front Suspension Adjustment 24 Rear Suspension Adjustment 24 PTO Clutch Adjustment 25 Blade Brake Check 25 Cutting Height Adjustment 26 Deck Leveling Adjustment 26 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 27 Mower Belt Replacement 28 Specifications 29 Parts Accessories 30 Lawn Care Mowing Inf...

Page 6: ...2 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 present intact and secure Replace worn or damaged parts 24 Disengage attachments before refueling removing an attachment making adjustments unless the adjustment can be made from the operator s posi tion 25 When the machine is p...

Page 7: ...change speeds while on the slope 4 Do not mow on wet grass Tires may loose traction 5 Never mow down slopes 6 Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If tires lose traction i e machine stops forward motion on a slope disengage the blade s PTO and drive slow off the slope 7 Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the mach...

Page 8: ...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 than 10 ETHANOL gasoline addi tives or white gas because engine fuel system dam age could result 13 If the fuel tank must be drained it should be drained outdoors 14 Replace faulty silencers mufflers 15 Maintain or replace safety a...

Page 9: ...nce See your local dealer for replacements These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe effective operation When contacting your authorized dealer for replace ment parts service or information you MUST have these numbers Record your model name number manufacturer s identi ...

Page 10: ...ciated wheel and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section for steer ing instructions Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back Move the lever forward position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat i...

Page 11: ...it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system Parking Brake DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake ENGAGE Locks the parking brake Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake NOTE To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged PTO Power Take ...

Page 12: ...r and mower free of grass leaves and excess grease Do not stop or park tractor over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills 8 A B C A Figure 1 Pre start Checks A Fuel Tank...

Page 13: ...the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up until it locks into position 4 Move the throttle control to mid throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key MOWING 1 Engage the parking brake Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat 2 Start t...

Page 14: ...ward BASIC DRIVING Forward Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practice If neces sary top speed can be balance adjusted see the Speed Balancing Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this manual Reverse Travel Practice LOOK DOWN BEHIND then gradually move both ground spee...

Page 15: ...h 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 bet ter your control of the Zero Turn will be Practice Turning Around a Corner While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back toward neutral Repeat several times NOTE To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread it is best t...

Page 16: ... loads can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes The surface being driven on greatly impacts traction and stability Wet or slippery surfaces can greatly reduce traction and the ability to stop or turn Carefully evaluate the surface conditions before operat ing the unit and trailer and never operate on slopes greater than 10 See SLOPE OPER...

Page 17: ...place and fully charged about once a month If battery is left in unit disconnect the negative cable WARNING Never store the unit with gasoline in engine or fuel tank in a heated shelter or in enclosed poorly ventilated enclosures Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc and cause an explosion Handle gasoline carefully It is highly...

Page 18: ... Hours Check Adjust PTO Clutch 25 Lubricate Rider Mower 16 Check Tire Pressure 14 Check Hydraulic Fluid 15 Check Fuel Filter 15 Clean Battery Cables 17 Clean Sharpen Mower Blades 18 Inspect Spark Plug 15 Tire Pressure Front 25 psi 1 72 Bar Rear 15 psi 1 03 Bar Figure 10 Checking Tire Pressure CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire pressure should be checked periodically and main tained at the levels shown in t...

Page 19: ...ss oil is being added 1 Lift up the seat plate to gain access to the oil reser voir compartment 2 Look at the hydraulic oil reservoir A Figure 11 and observe the oil level When cold the oil level should be approximately 1 2 1 3cm below the MAX HOT OIL LEVEL line The oil level should never be above the MAX HOT OIL LEVEL line 3 If necessary remove the reservoir cap B and add either Mobil 1 15W 50 sy...

Page 20: ...rm mower deck caster pivots 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 an automotive type high temperature lithium grease Oil control handle pivots floor plate hinge discharge chute hinge deck lift linkage pivots deck lift pedal pivot Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled wh...

Page 21: ...r installing battery cables disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST If not done in this order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool BATTERY CHARGING A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem see your dealer If you n...

Page 22: ...cated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 5 Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 21 Secure with a bolt and flat washer and torque bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 N m A B TIGHTEN Figure 20 Balancing The Blade Figure 21 Installing The Blade A Blade Bolt B Flat Washer Nail LOOSEN Figure 19 Removing the Blade WARNING Mower blades are sharp For your pers...

Page 23: ...e fuel tank 4 Engine flooded 4 Move throttle control out of CHOKE position 5 Fuse blown 5 Replace fuse 6 Battery terminals require 6 Clean the battery terminals cleaning 7 Battery discharged or dead 7 Recharge or replace 8 Wiring loose or broken 8 Visually check wiring replace broken or frayed wires Tighten loose connections 9 Solenoid or starter motor faulty 9 Repair or replace See authorized dea...

Page 24: ...r cut is rough looking 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set throttle to full 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Blades are dull 3 Sharpen or replace blades See Mower Blade Service 4 Mower drive belt slipping 4 Clean or replace belt as necessary because it is oily or worn 5 Blades not properly fastened 5 See Servicing the Mower Blades to arbors Engine stalls easily with 1 Engine speed too s...

Page 25: ...s can be adjusted TO ADJUST THE HANDLE ALIGNMENT Loosen the mount bolts A Figure 23 and pivot the lever s C Figure 23 to align with each other TO ADJUST THE HANDLE PLACEMENT Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt B Figure 23 in or out to properly adjust the lever end spac ing TO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT Remove the mounting hardware and reposition the han dle either up or down from its o...

Page 26: ...o the operating position without moving them forwards or backwards it may be neces sary to adjust the neutral return arm position 1 Lock the ground speed control levers in the neutral position 2 Loosen the hardware fastening the arm to the pivot plate D Figure 26 3 Slide the arm either forward or back until the bearing on the control arm settles into the corner of the neu tral return arm 4 Tighten...

Page 27: ... and adjustment clevis A B Figure 28 6 Release the parking brake and disconnect the clevis B from the caliper lever C Turn the clevis to com press or release the upper spring Lock the nut against the clevis and reinstall the clevis onto the caliper lever If this adjustment does not correct a braking prob lem see your local Simplicity dealer CAUTION Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 2 5 0...

Page 28: ...re set to the same amount of pre load NOTE Spanner wrench is located behind the rear seat cross member on the left hand side of the machine REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT If the rider tilts either side to side or front to rear this adjustment will level the frame with the ground Although this adjustment may not be necessary it may be required if additional weight ie a grass catcher is added to the fra...

Page 29: ...performing the adjustment pro cedure This is due to dimensional variations on compo nent parts and is an acceptable condition 6 Check the mower blade stopping time The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a com plete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off WARNING To avoid serious injury perform adjustments only with engine stopped key removed and tractor o...

Page 30: ... stop the engine and engage the parking brake Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi 1 03 bar front tires to 25 psi 1 72 bar 2 Lock the deck lift pedal in the TRANSPORT position Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4 posi tion and lower deck the lift pedal until the arm con tacts the pin 3 Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck with the 3 1 2 sides being vertical Place a 1 4 ...

Page 31: ...Reinstall the PTO drive belt FRONT Figure 38 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A Pump Drive Belt E Idler Pulley B Crankshaft Pulley F Idler Arm C Pump Pulley G Spring D Idler Pulley stationary H Spring Anchor Hook B E F A C C H D G 7 3 4 19 7cm Measure 1st Add Remove 5 8 SAE Washers Measure 2nd Adjust Here Adjust Here Figure 36 Lift Rod Adjustment Figure 37 Deck Level Spring Length Adjustment ...

Page 32: ...side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figure 41 7 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except B Figure 40 Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter clockwise see Figure 40 and install the belt on the stationary idler pulley B Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 8 Reinstall the hardware fastening the clutch to the rub ber anchor pad 9 ...

Page 33: ... Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Front Wheels Tire Size 13 x 5 00 6 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 76 bar TRANSMISSIONS HydroGear BDP 10A Parker TF 024 Type Pump and Wheel Motor Hydraulic Fluid Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 oil Speeds Forward 0 8 5 MPH 0 13 68 km h 3400 rpm Reverse 0 5 MPH 0 8 05 km h Continuous Torque 315 ft lbs 427 N m Output Maximum Weight 3000 lbs 1360 Kg on Axle ...

Page 34: ...nd torque values are also included For applicable manuals currently available for your model contact our Customer Publications Department at 262 284 8519 Have the information listed in the box below available when phoning in your request Technical manuals can be downloaded from www simplicitymfg com Engine Oil Touch Up Paint Grease Gun Kit 8 oz Grease Tube Tire Sealant Degrimer Degreaser Gas Stabi...

Page 35: ...porates in the hot afternoon sun LC 1 HOW TO WATER YOUR LAWN The best method of watering a lawn is to imitate a slow soaking rain applying about 1 inch of water A method of verifying the amount that you have watered is to place several empty tin cans low shallow cans work best in various spots around the lawn and check the depth of water in the can during the watering process HOW TO FERTILIZE YOUR...

Page 36: ... at one time shocks the plant s growth system and weakens the grass plants A good rule of thumb is the 1 3 rule to cut no more than one third of the grass height and never more than 1 inch at a time The amount of grass you are able to cut in one pass is also effected by the type of mowing system you are using for example broadcasting with side discharge decks can process a much larger volume of gr...

Page 37: ...s start mowing on a smooth level area The size and type of area to be mowed will determine the best mowing pattern to use Obstructions such as trees fences and buildings and conditions such as slopes and grades must also be considered l Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly l Where possible change patterns occasionally to eliminate matting graining or a corrugated appear ance l For a truly...

Page 38: ...vy cutting conditions a rumbling sound may be present and is normal MULCHING REQUIRES EXCELLENT 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 the appropriate amount is cut Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowing...

Page 39: ...aterial This material in turn acts as an inexpensive fertilizer for your lawn and garden How to start a healthy compost pile 1 Build a bin using bricks fencing cement blocks etc or pur chase a prefabricated bin from a garden store The bin should also have venting on each side and from the bottom to the top 2 Fill the bin with alternating layers of yard waste Follow this recipe First layer 3 4 inch...

Page 40: ...le Blades are installed incorrectly Reinstall the blades correctly Stepped Cutting Streaking Streaking Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left behind the mower Streaking is usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades Engine speed is too slow Always mow at full throt...

Page 41: ...ctly Blades are dull or worn Sharpen or replace the blades Blades are damaged Replace the blades Deck is clogged with grass clippings Clean out the deck Deck shell is damaged Repair or replace the deck Mower spindle is bent or loose Repair or replace the spindle Blades are installed incorrectly Reinstall the blades correctly Scalping Scalping is when the mower deck comes close to or hits the groun...

Page 42: ...illustrations which show the relationship of the parts and how they go together as well as giving the replace ment part numbers and quantities used Important assembly notes and special torque values are included in these manuals For the applicable manuals currently available for your model contact your local dealer Have the information listed in the box at the right available when making your requ...

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