Simplicity Official MFG Lawn Mower Manual: Maintenance, Safety, and Operation
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Safety

Controls

Operation

Specifications Troubleshooting Maintenance

Regular Maintenance

Regular Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter.

 

Before

Every

Every

Every

Every

Spring &

Safety Items

Each

5

25

100

250

Fall

Use

Hours

Hours

Hours

Hours

 

 

Check Safety Interlock System

•

 

 

 

 

•

Check Rider Brakes

•

 

 

 

 

•

Check Mower Blade Stopping Time

 

 

 

•

 

•

 

Before

Every

Every

Every

Every

Spring &

Rider Maintenance

Each

5

25

100

250

Fall

Use

Hours

Hours

Hours

Hours

 

 

Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware

•

•

 

 

 

 

Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades**

 

 

•

 

 

 

Lubricate Rider & Mower **

 

 

•

 

 

 

Clean Battery & Cables

 

 

 

•

 

 

Check Tire Pressure

 

 

•

 

 

 

Check Hydraulic Oil

•

 

 

 

•

 

Change Hydraulic Oil Filter **

 

 

 

 

•

 

 

Before

Every

Every

Every

Every

Spring &

Engine Maintenance

Each

5

25

100

250

Fall

Use

Hours

Hours

Hours

Hours

 

 

Check Engine Oil Level

•

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake **

 

 

•

 

 

 

Service Air Filter *

 

 

 

•**

 

 

Change Oil & Filter *

 

 

 

•**

 

 

Check / Replace Spark Plugs *

 

 

 

Every 200 Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Replace Fuel Filter *

 

 

 

Every 200 Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period. **More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.

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Contents 30HP Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No Description 5900763Date Purchased Table of Contents Operator Safety Operating SafetyRead the Manual ChildrenThrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Roll Bar UseOverhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasSafety Controls Operation Troubleshooting MaintenanceSpecifications General OperationTowed Equipment Ride-On Units EmissionsIgnition System Operating on steep slopes can be dangerousService & Maintenance Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll Bar InstructionsInspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt Safety Controls Operation Safety DecalsSafety Interlock System Operational Safety ChecksSafety Icons North American Safety IconsFeatures and Controls Identification NumbersCE Models CE Identification Tag MarkingsSafety Controls Operation Maintenance TroubleshootingPTO Power Take Off Switch Parking BrakeIgnition Switch Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderSeat Adjustment Lever Throttle ControlOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Seat Adjustment Check Tire PressuresPushing the Rider by Hand Tire PressureFoot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo Adjust Pedal Position Starting the Engine Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it toStopping the Rider Zero-Turn Driving Practice Forward Travel PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn TurningSpecifications Troubleshooting Raise and Lower the Roll BarTo Lower the Roll Bar To Raise the Roll BarMowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Attaching a Trailer Proper MulchingMulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions How Much Grass to MulchMaintenance Schedule Regular MaintenanceCheck Rider / Mower for loose hardware Checking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterChange Oil & Filter Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oilCheck Hydraulic Oil Level Change Hydraulic Oil FilterChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Lubrication GreaseOil Lubricating the Front CastersSafety Controls Operation Troubleshooting Maintenance Servicing The Mower BladesInspecting the Mower Blades Never weld or straighten bent mower bladesReinstalling the Mower Blades SpecificationsBattery Charging Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Keep open flames and sparks away from the batteryGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Return-to-Neutral AdjustmentChecking the Adjustment AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementSuspension Adjustment To adjust the spring pre-loadSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury To adjust the upper mounting position Rear ShocksDeck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment Regular Maintenance Deck Lift SpringMower Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, do not pry belts over pulleysTroubleshooting Safety ControlsOperation Specifications Troubleshooting Maintenance Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the MowerOperation Maintenance Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsSpecifications Technical ManualsControls Operation HP Briggs & StrattonOperation Controls Safety This page Intentionally Blank Product Quick Specs Belts and Blades

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