Simplicity 543777-0113-E1 Roll Bar Use, Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water, Overhead Obstacles

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Roll Bar Use

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 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 ManualSlope 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 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 PinStarting the Engine Stopping the Rider2. 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