Simplicity ZT4000 Series manual Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt

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Operator Safety

Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt

WARNING

Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death.

•The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically inspected to verify that the integrity has not been compromised through normal machine use, misuse, age degradation, modifications, or a roll over. If the seat belt does not pass all of the following tests, it should be replaced.

•Before Each Use – Conduct the following inspections/ maintenance of the seat belt and retraction mechanism:

1)Check for dirt or debris in the retraction mechanism. If dirt or debris is found, it should be removed.

2)Check to make sure the retraction mechanism retracts easily and completely.

3)Check for damage to any part of the seat belt such as nicks, cuts, loose stitching, or fraying.

4)Check that the buckle and latch operate properly and that the latch plate is not excessively worn, deformed, or the buckle is damaged or cracked. The seat belt should latch and release easily.

INSPECT BUCKLE

& LATCH

INSPECT WEBBING

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Contents 24HP Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No Description 5900707 26HP Zero-Turn RidersMfg. No Description 5900765 Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Read the ManualChildren Slope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Roll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and WaterOverhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasGeneral Operation Transporting and StorageTowed Equipment Ride-On Units EmissionsIgnition System Operating on steep slopes can be dangerousService 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 Objects HazardSafety Interlock System Operational Safety ChecksSafety Icons North American Safety IconsIdentification Numbers CE ModelsCE Identification Tag Markings North American ModelsPTO Power Take Off Switch Parking BrakeChoke Ignition Switch Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderSeat Adjustment Lever Throttle ControlGeneral Operating Safety Checks Before StartingSeat Adjustment Check Tire PressuresPushing the Rider by Hand OperationMowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal AdjustmentTo Adjust Pedal Position Starting the Engine Stopping the RiderZero-Turn Driving Practice Smooth TravelForward Travel Practice Practice Turning Around a Corner Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnPractice Turning In Place Storage MowingMowing Recommendations Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or deathMowing Methods Attaching a Trailer Proper MulchingMulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions How Much Grass to MulchMaintenance Schedule Check Rider / Mower for loose hardwareChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterChange Oil & Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark ArresterBattery Maintenance Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Lubrication GreaseOil Lubricating the Front CastersServicing The Mower Blades Inspecting the Mower BladesReinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade NailGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Return-to-Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Parking Brake Adjustment Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementRear Suspension Adjustment To adjust the spring pre-loadSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury Deck Lift Rod Timing And Leveling Adjustment Mower Belt Replacement Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler PulleyTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingHP Briggs & Stratton HydroGear PG-3H / HGM-12EDeck Indentification Product Quick Specs