O D U C T S | Simplicity 300 Series specs

M A N U F A C T U R I N G , I N C . 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997

www.SimplicityMfg.com

500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997

www.MasseyLawn.com

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535 Macon Street

McDonough, GA 30253

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500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997

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Simplicity 300 Series manual O D U C T S

Contents

18HP Hydro Tractors 20HP Hydro TractorsMower Decks 1732286Page Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Safety Rules and Information Slope Operation Safety Rules & Information General Operation Ignition System Service & Maintenance Safe Handling of Gasoline Identification Numbers CE Identification Tag MarkingsNorth American CE Models Safety Decals Safety DecalsNorth American Models All Models CE Safety Icons Safety Icons Control Functions Throttle ControlChoke Headlights Features & Controls Volt Power Outlet Parking Brake FunctionHourmeter Automatic Controlled Traction General Operating Safety Operational Safety ChecksAdding Fuel Operating the Tractor Starting the EngineStopping the Tractor & Engine Driving The Tractor Pushing the Tractor by Hand Mowing in ReverseAttachment Operation in Reverse Adjusting Mower Cutting Height 38, 44 & 50 Mower Decks Adjusting Mower Cutting Height 40 Mower Decks Lift Variations When Using Attachments Attaching a TrailerManual Lift Models Snowthrower Dozer E Applications Mower Mower Deck Removal & Installation Installing the Mower DeckSimplicity, Massey Ferguson or Agco Models Removing the Mower Deck Snapper Models Upper Hanger Upper Hole Lift Hook Lower Hole Long Hub Storage How and When to Water Fertilize & AerateHow High To Mow the Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting When and How Often to Mow Lawn Care & Mowing InformationProper Mowing Speed Using a Mulching Mower Benefits of Proper Mulching Using the Side Discharge DeflectorLimitations of Mulching Decks Correct Ground Speed & Engine Speed Regular Maintenance Before Every Spring Each Hours 100 250 Fall Use Regular Maintenance Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesService Interval Every 100 Hours Service Interval Yearly Lubrication GreaseOil Service Interval Every 100 Hours or As Required Servicing the Mower Blades Check Mower Blade Timing 40 Mowers Check Blade Timing Transmission Maintenance K57 MaintenanceTransmission Identification Maintenance Records Troubleshooting Adjustment, & Service Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service Tractor Troubleshooting Seat Adjustment Battery ChargingPitch Adjustment Seat Slide Adjustment Steering Wheel Adjustment Steering Gear AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Thicker Spoke Faces Seat PTO clutch adjustment Adjust PTO Clutch Window Adjustment Nut Feeler Gauge Mower Adjustments Gauge Wheels Select ModelsHook Tractor Lift Arm Jam Nut Washer Leveling The Mower Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side, J-Hook Models Locknut Mower Belt Replacement 44 & 50 PTO Belt ReplacementTo avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Gap Arbor Drive Belt Replacement 44 & 50 Mowers Mower PTO Belt Replacement Mower Arbor Drive Belt Replacement Release Cogged Belt Tension a /8 Ratchet and Extension Mower Drive Belt Replacement 20 HP* Briggs & Stratton 18 HP* Briggs & StrattonBroadmoor / 300 / 1600 / 2600 Series K57 Replacement Parts Maintenance ItemsOptional Accessories Technical Manuals O D U C T S