Simplicity 5101604 Check Tire Pressures, Seat Adjustment, Pushing the Rider by Hand, Operation

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Check Tire Pressures

Check Tire Pressures

Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life.

Tire	Pressure
Front	25 psi (1,72 bar)
Rear	15 psi (1,03 bar)

Seat Adjustment

See Figure 3. The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever (A, Figure 3) forward, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into position.

Pushing the Rider by Hand

NOTICE

•Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump and wheel motor damage.

•Do NOT tow rider.

•Do NOT use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.

1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key.

2.Lift the seat plate to gain access to the hydraulic pumps.

3.To disengage the pumps (free-wheel position), turn the hydraulic release valves (A, Figure 4) located on the pumps counter-clockwisea maximum of 2 full turns.

4.Disengage the parking brake.

The tractor can now be pushed by hand.

5.After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps (drive position) by turning the release valves clockwise and tighten to 80-120 in. lbs. (9.04 - 13.56 Nm) of torque.

Operation

Figure 2. Checking Tire Pressure

A

Figure 3. Seat Adjustment

A. Seat Adjustment Lever

A

Figure 4. Hydraulic System By-Pass

A.Hydraulic Release Valve (left-hand pump shown)

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Contents Mfg. No OPERATOR’S MANUALCobalt Series 30HP Zero-Turn RidersDATE PURCHASED Regular Maintenance Table of ContentsOperator Safety Features & ControlsRead the Manual Operator SafetyOperator Safety Operating SafetyThrown 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 INSPECT BUCKLE LATCH INSPECT WEBBING Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt Safety DecalsNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational SAFETY Checks Safety IconsCE Models Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls Identification NumbersParking Brake Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock LeverPTO Power Take Off Switch Control FunctionsThrottle Control Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Seat Adjustment LeverChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation OperationOperation Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures Pushing the Rider by HandFigure 5. Mowing Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment To Adjust Pedal PositionStopping the Rider Starting the Engine2. NOTE A warm engine may not require choking Figure 7. Move Control Levers Gradually Zero-Turn Driving PracticeBasic Driving Smooth TravelFigure 11. Turning in Place Advanced DrivingPractice Turning Around a Corner Figure 10. Turning Around a CornerStorage Raise and Lower the Roll BarTo Lower the Roll Bar To Raise the Roll BarFigure 14. Proper Cutting Height MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassHow Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting Mowing MethodsWhen and How Often to Mow Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowingMulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing Conditions Attaching a TrailerFigure 17. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip Proper MulchingSafety Items Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleInspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Change Oil & FilterFigure 19. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Change Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part NumberFigure 21. Deck Lubrication LubricationGrease Lubricating the Front CastersInspecting the Mower Blades Servicing The Mower BladesRemoving the Mower Blade Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharpSharpening the Mower Blade Reinstalling the Mower BladesFigure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation C. Mower Blade Air Lift Points Up For InstallationCleaning the Battery and Cables Battery ChargingBattery Maintenance NOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 batteryTo Adjust the Handle Placement Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment To Adjust the Handle AlignmentFigure 35. Neutral Adjustment RH side shown A. Adjustment Linkage Rod Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Checking the AdjustmentFigure 38. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. Pump Drive Belt Parking Brake AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Figure 37. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment NutTo adjust the upper mounting position Rear Shocks Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Spring loaded components can kick back causing injury9. To adjust the outer lift rod Refer to Figure Deck Lift Rod Timing AdjustmentChecking the Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment 4. To adjust the inner lift rod Refer to FigureNOTE Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod Deck Leveling AdjustmentDeck Lift Spring Regular MaintenanceFigure 47. Mower PTO Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PTO Drive Belt Mower Belt ReplacementFigure 46. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley C. 1/2” Breaker Bar D. SpringPROBLEM TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderBrake will not hold Troubleshooting the Rider continuedTroubleshooting the Mower Rider drive belt slipsStepped Cutting Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsStreaking ScalpingTechnical Manuals SpecificationsSpecifications DIMENSIONSFOLD LINEALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED ANGLE OF THE SLOPEPage BELTS AND BLADES Product Quick Specs