Simplicity ZT2354, LC-9 manual Table of Contents

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Identification Numbers

2

Safety Rules & Information

3

Features & Controls

6

Control Functions

6

Safety Interlock System

7

Operating the Tractor

8

General

8

Checks Before Starting

8

Starting the Engine

9

Stopping the Rider

9

Mowing

9

Pushing the Rider by Hand

9

Zero Turn Driving Practice

10

Mower Removal & Installation

12

Storage

14

Starting After Long Term Storage

14

Regular Maintenance

16

Maintenance Schedule

16

Checking Tire Pressures

16

Checking/Adding Fuel

17

Fuel Filter

17

Oil & Filter Change

17

Check / Change Air FIlter

17

Check Hydraulic Oil Level

17

Lubrication

18

Battery Maintenance

20

Checking Battery Fluid

20

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

20

Servicing the Mower Blades

21

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service

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Troubleshooting the Tractor

23

Troubleshooting the Mower

24

Seat Adjustment

25

Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment

25

Speed Balancing Adjustment

25

Parking Brake Adjustment

26

Suspension Height Adjustment

26

PTO Clutch Adjustment

27

Blade Brake Check

27

Neutral Adjustment

28

Dampener and Return Spring Adjustment

28

Mower Adjustments

29

Gauge Wheel Adjustment

29

Cutting Height Adjustment

29

Deck Roller Adjustment

29

Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement

30

Mower Belt Replacement

30

Battery Service

32

Checking the Battery Voltage

32

Charging A Completely

 

Discharged Battery

32

Jump Starting with

 

Auxiliary (Booster) Battery

32

Lawn Care & Mowing Information

LC—1

International Symbols

LC—8

Technical Manuals

LC—8

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

WARNING

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Contents Paper Size Paper Size 11 xPress BinderyThis page Intentionally Blank OPERATOR’S Manual North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 Table of Contents Identification Numbers Identification NumbersHave These Numbers General Operation Safety Rules InformationSlope Operation Do NotService and Maintenance Safety Rules & InformationChildren Transporting and StorageDo not put hands or feet Safety DecalsSeat Adjustment Lever Features & Controls Zero Turn RiderIgnition Switch Control FunctionsFeatures & Controls Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperating Zero Turn Rider Starting the Engine Operating the Zero Turn RiderStopping the Rider MowingForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Removing the Mower Deck Mower Deck Removal InstallationMower PTO Belt Routing Installing the Mower DeckStarting After Long Term Storage StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysPage Check Tire Pressures Regular MaintenanceSee Before Every Spring FallFuel Filter Regular MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Grease LubricationSuspension Lubrication Cleaning the Battery and Cables Battery MaintenanceChecking the Battery Fluid Removing the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesPage Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Adjustments & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceSpeed Balancing Adjustment Seat AdjustmentGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Suspension Height Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentBlade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentDampener Force & Neutral Spring Return Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Mower AdjustmentsDeck Roller Adjustment Gauge WheelsPTO Belt Replacement Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementMower Belt Replacement Mower Deck Arbor Drive Belt ReplacementChecking Battery Voltage Battery ServiceCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Page Lawn Care & Mowing Information Inch Lawn Care & Mowing InformationProper Cutting Height Cut Here On First Pass SecondWhen and HOW Often to MOW Mowing Methods Methods actually contribute to a healthy lawn Lawn Care & Mowing InformationStepped Cutting Solutions for Common Mowing ProblemsStingers Uneven CuttingScalping Technical Manuals Common International SymbolsLC-9