Simplicity ZT4000 Series manual Date Purchased

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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Simplicity product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Simplicity brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Simplicity product will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment.

PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA

Unit Model Number

Unit SERIAL Number

Mower Deck Model Number

Mower Deck SERIAL Number

Dealer Name

Date Purchased

ENGINE REFERENCE DATA

Engine Make

Engine Model

Engine Type/Spec.

Engine Code/Serial Number

See Features & Controls for the location of Identification Numbers

DATE PURCHASED

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. Copyright © 2008 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved.

The Simplicity logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Contact Information: Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. P.O. Box 997

500 N. Spring St.

Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds – chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Contents Mfg. No Description 5900765 24HP Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No Description 590070726HP Zero-Turn Riders Date Purchased Table of Contents Children Operating SafetyRead the Manual Moving Parts Slope OperationThrown Objects Overhead Obstacles Roll Bar UseRetaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasGeneral Operation Transporting and StorageIgnition System Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Operating on steep slopes can be dangerousSafe Handling of Gasoline Service and MaintenanceService & Maintenance Inspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure Roll Bar InstructionsOperational Warnings Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt Safety Decals Objects HazardSafety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks North American Safety IconsCE Identification Tag Markings Identification NumbersCE Models North American ModelsChoke PTO Power Take Off SwitchParking Brake Seat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle ControlGeneral Operating Safety Checks Before StartingPushing the Rider by Hand Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures OperationTo Adjust Pedal Position Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Starting the Engine Stopping the RiderForward Travel Practice Zero-Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Practice Turning In Place Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Mowing Recommendations StorageMowing Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or deathMowing Methods Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Attaching a TrailerProper Mulching How Much Grass to MulchMaintenance Schedule Check Rider / Mower for loose hardwareChange Oil & Filter Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark ArresterChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Battery MaintenanceCheck Hydraulic Oil Level Oil LubricationGrease 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 AdjustmentTo Adjust Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury Rear Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load 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 StreakingDeck HP Briggs & StrattonHydroGear PG-3H / HGM-12E Indentification Product Quick Specs