Simplicity 543777-0113-E1, 5101604 Battery Charging, Battery Maintenance, Regular Maintenance

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Battery Charging

Regular Maintenance

Battery Charging

A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the Regular Maintenance section.

To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included in the safety rules section of this book. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). Do not charge at rate higher than 10 amps.

Battery Maintenance

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1.Raise the seat plate to gain access to the battery.

2.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black) cable first (B).

3.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.

4.Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive (red) cable first (A).

5.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

WARNING

Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery.

•Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.

•When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

A

B

Figure 32. Battery Compartment

A.Positive (+) Cable & Terminal

B.Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

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Contents 30HP Zero-Turn Riders OPERATOR’S MANUALCobalt Series Mfg. NoDATE PURCHASED Features & Controls Table of ContentsOperator Safety Regular MaintenanceOperating Safety Operator SafetyOperator Safety Read the ManualThrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Roll Bar UseOverhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasGeneral Operation Transporting and StorageIgnition System Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Operating on steep slopes can be dangerousService & 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 INSPECT BUCKLE LATCH INSPECT WEBBINGSafety Decals Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational SAFETY Checks North American Safety IconsIdentification Numbers Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls CE ModelsControl Functions Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock LeverPTO Power Take Off Switch Parking BrakeSeat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle ControlOperation General Operating SafetyOperation Checks Before StartingPushing the Rider by Hand Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures OperationTo Adjust Pedal Position Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Figure 5. Mowing Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment PinStopping the Rider Starting the Engine2. NOTE A warm engine may not require choking Smooth Travel Zero-Turn Driving PracticeBasic Driving Figure 7. Move Control Levers GraduallyFigure 10. Turning Around a Corner Advanced DrivingPractice Turning Around a Corner Figure 11. Turning in PlaceTo Raise the Roll Bar Raise and Lower the Roll BarTo Lower the Roll Bar StorageHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Figure 14. Proper Cutting HeightNote Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing Mowing MethodsWhen and How Often to Mow How Much Grass to Cut Off When BroadcastingProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerFigure 17. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip Mulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing ConditionsMaintenance Schedule Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Safety ItemsChange Oil & Filter Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark ArresterChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Figure 19. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A. Hydraulic Oil ReservoirLubricating the Front Casters LubricationGrease Figure 21. Deck LubricationAvoid injury! Mower blades are sharp Servicing The Mower BladesRemoving the Mower Blade Inspecting the Mower BladesC. Mower Blade Air Lift Points Up For Installation Reinstalling the Mower BladesFigure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation Sharpening the Mower BladeNOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery Battery ChargingBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesTo Adjust the Handle Alignment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment To Adjust the Handle PlacementChecking the Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Figure 35. Neutral Adjustment RH side shown A. Adjustment Linkage RodFigure 37. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment Nut Parking Brake AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Figure 38. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. Pump Drive BeltSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load To adjust the upper mounting position Rear Shocks4. To adjust the inner lift rod Refer to Figure Deck Lift Rod Timing AdjustmentChecking the Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment 9. To adjust the outer lift rod Refer to FigureRegular Maintenance Deck Leveling AdjustmentDeck Lift Spring NOTE Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rodC. 1/2” Breaker Bar D. Spring Mower Belt ReplacementFigure 46. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley Figure 47. Mower PTO Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PTO Drive BeltTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting PROBLEMRider drive belt slips Troubleshooting the Rider continuedTroubleshooting the Mower Brake will not holdScalping Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsStreaking Stepped CuttingDIMENSIONS SpecificationsSpecifications Technical ManualsANGLE OF THE SLOPE LINEALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED FOLDPage Product Quick Specs BELTS AND BLADES