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Simplicity 5101604 manual Table of Contents, Operator Safety, Features & Controls, Operation

Models: 5101604 543777-0113-E1

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Table of Contents

Operator Safety	2
Safety Rules & Information	2
Safety Decals	11
Safety Icons & Interlock System	12
Features & Controls	13
Identification Numbers	13
Control Functions	14
Operation	16
General Operating Safety	16
Checks Before Starting	16
Check Tire Pressures	17
Seat Adjustment	17
Pushing the Rider by Hand	17
Mowing Height Adjustment	18
Foot Pedal Adjustment	18
Starting the Engine	19
Stopping the Rider	19
Zero Turn Driving Practice	20
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar	22
Storage	22
Mowing	23
Mowing Recommendations	23
Mowing Methods	24
Attaching a Trailer	25
Regular Maintenance	26
Maintenance Schedule	26
Checking/Adding Fuel	27
Fuel Filter	27
Change Oil & Filter	27
Check Hydraulic Oil Level	28
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter	28
Lubrication	29
Servicing the Mower Blades	30
Battery Charging	32
Battery Maintenance	32
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	33
Speed Balancing Adjustment	33
Neutral Adjustment	34
Return-to-Neutral Adjustment	34
Parking Brake Adjustment	35
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement	35
Suspension Adjustment	36
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment	37
Deck Leveling Adjustment	38
Deck Lift Spring	38
Mower Belt Replacement	39
Troubleshooting	40
Troubleshooting the Tractor	40
Troubleshooting the Mower	41
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems	42
Specifications	43
Technical Manuals	43
Slope Identification Guide	44

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

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Simplicity 5101604 Table of Contents, Operator Safety, Features & Controls, Operation, Regular Maintenance, Specifications

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 SafetyOperator Safety Slope OperationThrown Objects Moving PartsOperator Safety Roll Bar UseRetaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Overhead ObstaclesFuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasOperator Safety General Operation Transporting and StorageOperator Safety Operator Safety Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Ignition SystemSafe Handling of Gasoline Service and MaintenanceOperator Safety Service & MaintenanceInspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure Roll Bar InstructionsOperator Safety Operational WarningsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt Operator SafetyINSPECT BUCKLE LATCH INSPECT WEBBING Safety Decals Operator Safety North 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 Position2. NOTE A warm engine may not require choking Starting the EngineStopping the Rider OperationSmooth Travel Zero-Turn Driving PracticeBasic Driving OperationFigure 10. Turning Around a Corner Advanced DrivingOperation Practice Turning Around a CornerStorage Raise and Lower the Roll BarTo Lower the Roll Bar To Raise the Roll BarHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations OperationHow Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting Mowing MethodsWhen and How Often to Mow Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowingProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerFigure 17. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip OperationSafety Items Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleInspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Change Oil & FilterChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Regular MaintenanceLubricating the Front Casters LubricationRegular Maintenance GreaseAvoid injury! Mower blades are sharp Servicing The Mower BladesRegular Maintenance Removing the Mower BladeC. Mower Blade Air Lift Points Up For Installation Regular MaintenanceReinstalling the Mower Blades Figure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for InstallationNOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery Battery ChargingBattery Maintenance Regular MaintenanceTo Adjust the Handle Alignment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Regular MaintenanceChecking the Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Regular MaintenanceFigure 37. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment Nut Parking Brake AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Regular MaintenanceSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury Suspension AdjustmentRegular Maintenance To adjust the spring pre-load4. To adjust the inner lift rod Refer to Figure Deck Lift Rod Timing AdjustmentRegular Maintenance Checking the Deck Lift Rod Timing AdjustmentNOTE Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod Deck Leveling AdjustmentDeck Lift Spring Regular MaintenanceFigure 46. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt ReplacementRegular Maintenance Spring loaded components can kick back causing injuryPROBLEM TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting the Rider continuedTroubleshooting PROBLEMCAUSE Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsTroubleshooting PROBLEMTechnical Manuals SpecificationsSpecifications DIMENSIONSFOLD LINEALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED ANGLE OF THE SLOPEPage ENGINE Product Quick SpecsBELTS AND BLADES DIMENSIONS