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Simplicity Cobalt Series manual Table of Contents

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Operator Safety	2
Safety Rules & Information	2
Safety Decals	11
Safety Icons & Interlock System	12
Features & Controls	13
Identification Numbers	13
Control Functions	14
Operation	16
General Operating Safety	16
Checks Before Starting	16
Check Tire Pressures	17
Seat Adjustment	17
Pushing the Rider by Hand	17
Mowing Height Adjustment	18
Foot Pedal Adjustment	18
Starting the Engine	19
Stopping the Rider	19
Zero Turn Driving Practice	20
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar	22
Storage	22
Mowing	23
Mowing Recommendations	23
Mowing Methods	24
Attaching a Trailer	25
Regular Maintenance	26
Maintenance Schedule	26
Checking/Adding Fuel	27
Fuel Filter	27
Change Oil & Filter	27
Check Hydraulic Oil Level	28
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter	28
Lubrication	29
Servicing the Mower Blades	30
Battery Charging	32
Battery Maintenance	32
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	33
Speed Balancing Adjustment	33
Neutral Adjustment	34
Return-to-Neutral Adjustment	34
Parking Brake Adjustment	35
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement	35
Suspension Adjustment	36
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment	37
Deck Leveling Adjustment	38
Deck Lift Spring	38
Mower Belt Replacement	39
Troubleshooting	40
Troubleshooting the Tractor	40
Troubleshooting the Mower	41
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems	42
Specifications	43
Technical Manuals	43
Slope Identification Guide	44

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

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5900763 30HP Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No DescriptionDate Purchased Table of Contents Children Operator SafetyOperating Safety Read the ManualSlope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Roll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and WaterOverhead Obstacles Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceGeneral Operation SafetyControls Operation Troubleshooting Maintenance SpecificationsOperating on steep slopes can be dangerous Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Ignition SystemService and Maintenance Service & MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll Bar Instructions Operational WarningsInspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt Safety Decals Safety Controls OperationNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Safety IconsCE Identification Tag Markings Features and ControlsIdentification Numbers CE ModelsParking Brake Safety Controls Operation MaintenanceTroubleshooting PTO Power Take Off SwitchThrottle Control Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Seat Adjustment LeverGeneral Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting Tire Pressure Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures Pushing the Rider by HandMowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal AdjustmentTo Adjust Pedal Position Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to Starting the EngineStopping the Rider Reverse Travel Practice Zero-Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Smooth TravelTurning Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnTo Raise the Roll Bar Specifications TroubleshootingRaise and Lower the Roll Bar To Lower the Roll BarTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassMowing Methods How Much Grass to Mulch Attaching a TrailerProper Mulching Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing ConditionsRegular Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCheck Rider / Mower for loose hardware Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Change Oil & FilterChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Lubricating the Front Casters LubricationGrease OilNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Safety Controls Operation Troubleshooting MaintenanceServicing The Mower Blades Inspecting the Mower BladesSpecifications Reinstalling the Mower BladesKeep open flames and sparks away from the battery Battery ChargingBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesSpeed Balancing Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentAdjustment Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Checking the AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Parking Brake AdjustmentTo adjust the upper mounting position Rear Shocks Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Spring loaded components can kick back causing injuryDeck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Lift Spring Regular MaintenanceTo avoid damaging belts, do not pry belts over pulleys Mower Belt ReplacementTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingSafety Controls Operation Specifications Troubleshooting MaintenanceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Operation MaintenanceHP Briggs & Stratton SpecificationsTechnical Manuals Controls OperationOperation Controls Safety This page Intentionally Blank Belts and Blades Product Quick Specs

Simplicity Cobalt Series manual Table of Contents