Simplicity ZT4000 Series Roll Bar Use, Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water, Overhead Obstacles

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Operator Safety

Roll Bar Use

Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.)

Lower the roll bar only when necessary (such as to temporarily clear a low overhanging obstacle) and NEVER remove it. Do NOT use the seat belt when the roll bar is down. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.

Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water

Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard. Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.

Overhead Obstacles

Check for overhead clearances before driving under any objects. Do not allow the roll bar to contact low overhanging obstacles such as tree branches and guide wires.

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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 StorageIgnition System Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions 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 Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks North American Safety IconsCE Identification Tag Markings Identification NumbersCE Models North American ModelsPTO Power Take Off Switch Parking BrakeChoke Seat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle ControlGeneral Operating Safety Checks Before StartingPushing the Rider by Hand Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures 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 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 ArresterBattery Maintenance Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Hydraulic Oil Filter 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 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