Simplicity manual OPERATOR’S Manual, 24HP Zero-Turn Riders

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

24HP Zero-Turn Riders

Mfg. No. Description

5900660 ZT3000B2444, Simplicity 24HP B&S ZT3000 Zero-Turn Rider with 44” Mower 5900662 ZT3000B2450, Simplicity 24HP B&S ZT3000 Zero-Turn Rider with 50” Mower 5900684 ZT3000B2450CE, Simplicity 24HP B&S ZT3000 Zero-Turn Rider with 50” Mower

(CE/Export)

5900681 355ZB2444, Snapper 24HP B&S 355Z Zero-Turn Ridier with 44” Mower 5900682 355ZB2450, Snapper 24HP B&S 355Z Zero-Turn Ridier with 50” Mower 5900685 355ZB2450CE, Snapper 24HP B&S 355Z Zero-Turn Ridier with 50” Mower

(CE/Export)

Form No. 5101066

Revision 01

Rev.Date 8/2007

TP 100-7327-01-CH-SMN

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Contents 24HP Zero-Turn Riders OPERATOR’S ManualPage Date Purchased Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating SafetySlope Operation Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water General Operation Slope Operation Safety Rules and InformationSafe Handling of Gasoline Service & MaintenanceCE Identification TAG Markings Identification NumbersSafety Decals Safety DecalsNorth American Models CE Export ModelsNorth American Models only Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock SystemExport Models only Safety Interlock System Operational Safety ChecksNorth American Safety Icons Safety IconsCE Export Safety Icons ServicingControl Functions Features & ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever PTO SwitchHour Meter Transmission Oil FillOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Stopping the Rider and Engine Starting the EnginePushing the Rider by Hand Smooth Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting Turns TurningInstallation Mower Removal InstallationRemoval Mowing Recommendations MowingHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods When and How Often to MowMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast MowingProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerBefore Every Spring Each Hours 100 200 Fall Use Regular MaintenanceCheck Transmission Oil Change Transmission Oil Filter Grease LubricationOil Arm PivotRemoving the Mower Blade Servicing the Mower BladesInspecting the Mower Blades Sharpening the Mower Blade Reinstalling the Mower BladesBalancing the Mower Blades NailAdding Fuel Check Tire PressuresFuel Filter Tire PressureChange Engine OIL & Filter Engine MaintenanceTransmission OIL Filter Change Check / Fill Transmission OILChange Interval Every 200 Hours Cleaning the Battery and Cables Battery MaintenanceStorage Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceStreaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSeat Position Adjustment Cutting Height Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Suspension Adjustment A. Front Shock Adjustment Collar Parking Brake AdjustmentBlade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentOrient Blades Side-to-Side Mower Deck LevelingRoller BAR Leveling Select Models Mower Belt ReplacementBattery Charging Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementTechnical Manuals SpecificationsPage Belts and Blades Tractor Product Quick Specs