Simplicity ZT4000 Series manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

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
Storage	22
Mowing	22
Mowing Recommendations	22
Mowing Methods	23
Attaching a Trailer	24
Regular Maintenance	25
Maintenance Schedule	25
Checking/Adding Fuel	26
Fuel Filter	26
Change Oil & Filter	26
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester	26
Check Hydraulic Oil Level	27
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter	27
Battery Maintenance	27
Lubrication	28
Servicing the Mower Blades	29
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	31
Speed Balancing Adjustment	31
Neutral Adjustment	32
Return-to-Neutral Adjustment	32
Parking Brake Adjustment	33
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement	33
Suspension Adjustment	34
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment	35
Deck Leveling Adjustment	35
Mower Belt Replacement	36
Troubleshooting	37
Troubleshooting the Tractor	37
Troubleshooting the Mower	38
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems	39
Specifications	40
Technical Manuals	40

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

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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 Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceTransporting and Storage General OperationOperating 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 Objects Hazard Safety DecalsNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Safety IconsNorth American Models Identification NumbersCE Models CE Identification Tag MarkingsPTO Power Take Off Switch Parking BrakeChoke Throttle Control Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Seat Adjustment LeverChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures Pushing the Rider by HandMowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal AdjustmentTo Adjust Pedal Position Stopping the Rider Starting the EngineZero-Turn Driving Practice Smooth TravelForward Travel Practice Practice Turning Around a Corner Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnPractice Turning In Place Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death StorageMowing Mowing RecommendationsMowing Methods How Much Grass to Mulch Attaching a TrailerProper Mulching Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing ConditionsCheck Rider / Mower for loose hardware Maintenance ScheduleInspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Change Oil & FilterBattery Maintenance Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Lubricating the Front Casters LubricationGrease OilInspecting the Mower Blades Servicing The Mower BladesBalancing the Mower Blade Nail Reinstalling the Mower BladesSpeed Balancing Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Return-to-Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Parking Brake AdjustmentRear Suspension Adjustment To adjust the spring pre-loadSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury Deck Lift Rod Timing And Leveling Adjustment Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt ReplacementTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting the RiderStreaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsHP Briggs & Stratton HydroGear PG-3H / HGM-12EDeck Indentification Product Quick Specs