Simplicity Cobalt Series manual Parking Brake Adjustment, Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement

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Parking Brake Adjustment

1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key.

2.Raise the seat plate.

3.Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 37).

4.With the parking brake engaged, measure the compressed spring length. The spring should be 1-15/16” - 2” (4,9 - 5,1 cm) when compressed.

5.If the spring is not within this range, release the parking brake and turn the adjustment nut (B) to compress or relax the spring.

6.Engage the parking brake and remeasure the spring

NOTICE

Do NOT adjust the spring shorter than

1-15/16” (4,9 cm) when compressed. This may damage the brake mechanism.

Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement

1.Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key.

2.Remove the PTO drive belt (see Mower Belt Replacement for removal instructions).

3.Remove the hardware that secures the clutch anchor pad to the PTO clutch.

4.Loosen the nut towards the front of the machine on the spring anchor hook (G, Figure 38) to release the majority of the belt tension. Use caution and remove the nut to completely release the tension.

5.Remove the old belts and replace it with the new ones. Make sure the V-side of the belt runs in the grooves of the crankshaft pulley and pump pulleys (B & C).

6.Reinstall the anchor hook (G) into the anchor tab and loosely fasten the nut. Adjust the anchor hook until a measurement of 8-3/8” (21,2 cm) is achieved from the outside if the spring hooks. Tighten nut.

7.Reinstall the clutch anchor pad to the PTO clutch and secure with the hardware previously removed.

8.Reinstall the PTO drive belt.

Regular Maintenance

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Safety

 

 

A

 

Controls

Figure 37. Parking Brake Adjustment

A.Brake Spring

B.Adjustment Nut

 

B

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

A

Maintenance

 

8 3/8”

E

 

(21,2 cm)

 

 

 

 

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C

 

 

 

 

 

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G

Troubleshooting

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Spring

 

 

Figure 38. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement

 

A.

Pump Drive Belt

 

 

 

B.

Crankshaft Pulley

 

 

 

C.

Pump Pulley

 

 

 

D.

Idler Pulley

 

 

 

E.

Idler Arm

 

 

 

G.

Spring Anchor Hook

 

 

Specifications

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Contents 5900763 30HP Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No DescriptionDate Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Operator SafetyRead the Manual ChildrenThrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Roll Bar UseOverhead Obstacles Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceControls Operation Troubleshooting Maintenance SafetySpecifications General OperationEmissions Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsIgnition 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 Decals Safety Controls OperationOperational Safety Checks Safety Interlock SystemSafety Icons North American Safety IconsIdentification Numbers Features and ControlsCE Models CE Identification Tag MarkingsTroubleshooting Safety Controls Operation MaintenancePTO Power Take Off Switch Parking BrakeHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Ignition SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Throttle ControlOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Check Tire Pressures Seat AdjustmentPushing 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 Forward Travel Practice Zero-Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning In Place Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn TurningRaise and Lower the Roll Bar Specifications TroubleshootingTo Lower the Roll Bar To Raise the Roll BarMowing Recommendations MowingHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Proper Mulching Attaching a TrailerMulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions How Much Grass to MulchMaintenance Schedule Regular MaintenanceCheck Rider / Mower for loose hardware Fuel Filter Checking / Adding FuelChange 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 Grease LubricationOil Lubricating the Front CastersServicing The Mower Blades Safety Controls Operation Troubleshooting MaintenanceInspecting the Mower Blades Never weld or straighten bent mower bladesSpecifications Reinstalling the Mower BladesBattery Maintenance Battery ChargingCleaning the Battery and Cables Keep open flames and sparks away from the batterySpeed Balancing Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentChecking the Adjustment AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Parking Brake AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Suspension AdjustmentSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury To adjust the upper mounting position Rear ShocksDeck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Lift Spring Regular MaintenanceTo avoid damaging belts, do not pry belts over pulleys Mower Belt ReplacementSafety Controls TroubleshootingOperation Specifications Troubleshooting Maintenance Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Operation MaintenanceTechnical Manuals SpecificationsControls Operation HP Briggs & StrattonOperation Controls Safety This page Intentionally Blank Belts and Blades Product Quick Specs

Cobalt Series specifications

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