Simplicity ZT4000 Series manual Fuel and Maintenance, Enclosed Areas

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Operator Safety

Fuel and Maintenance

Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing.

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel.

Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins.

Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel.

Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, and excess oil. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically testing the safety system.

Enclosed Areas

Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death.

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Contents 26HP Zero-Turn Riders 24HP Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No Description 5900707Mfg. No Description 5900765 Date Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Operating SafetyChildren Thrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Roll Bar UseOverhead Obstacles Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceTransporting and Storage General OperationOperating on steep slopes can be dangerous Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Ignition SystemService & 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 Objects Hazard Safety DecalsNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Safety IconsNorth American Models Identification NumbersCE Models CE Identification Tag MarkingsParking Brake PTO Power Take Off SwitchChoke Throttle Control Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Seat Adjustment LeverChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures Pushing the Rider by HandFoot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo Adjust Pedal Position Stopping the Rider Starting the EngineSmooth Travel Zero-Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice 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 & FilterCheck Hydraulic Oil Level Battery MaintenanceChange 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 AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Parking Brake AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Rear Suspension AdjustmentSpring 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 ProblemsHydroGear PG-3H / HGM-12E HP Briggs & StrattonDeck Indentification Product Quick Specs