Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Remedy | Simplicity 543777-0113-E1

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Simplicity 543777-0113-E1, 5101604 manual Troubleshooting the Rider, Problem, Cause, Remedy

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30HP Zero-Turn Riders OPERATOR’S MANUALCobalt Series Mfg. No DATE PURCHASED Features & Controls Table of ContentsOperator Safety Regular Maintenance Operating Safety Operator SafetyOperator Safety Read the Manual Slope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Roll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and WaterOverhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed Areas General Operation Transporting and Storage Ignition System Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Operating on steep slopes can be dangerous Service 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 WEBBING Safety Decals  Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational SAFETY Checks North American Safety Icons Identification Numbers Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls CE Models Control Functions Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock LeverPTO Power Take Off Switch Parking Brake Seat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle Control Operation General Operating SafetyOperation Checks Before Starting Pushing the Rider by Hand Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures Operation To Adjust Pedal Position Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Figure 5. Mowing Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin Starting 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 Gradually Figure 10. Turning Around a Corner Advanced DrivingPractice Turning Around a Corner Figure 11. Turning in Place To Raise the Roll Bar Raise and Lower the Roll BarTo Lower the Roll Bar Storage Height of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Figure 14. Proper Cutting Height Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing Mowing MethodsWhen and How Often to Mow How Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting Proper Mulching Attaching a TrailerFigure 17. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip Mulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing Conditions Maintenance Schedule Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Safety Items Change Oil & Filter Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Change Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Figure 19. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Lubricating the Front Casters LubricationGrease Figure 21. Deck Lubrication Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp Servicing The Mower BladesRemoving the Mower Blade Inspecting the Mower Blades C. Mower Blade Air Lift Points Up For Installation Reinstalling the Mower BladesFigure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation Sharpening the Mower Blade NOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery Battery ChargingBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and Cables To Adjust the Handle Alignment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment To Adjust the Handle Placement Checking the Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Figure 35. Neutral Adjustment RH side shown A. Adjustment Linkage Rod Figure 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 Belt Spring loaded components can kick back causing injury Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load To adjust the upper mounting position Rear Shocks 4. 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 Figure Regular Maintenance Deck Leveling AdjustmentDeck Lift Spring NOTE Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod C. 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 Belt Troubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting PROBLEM Rider drive belt slips Troubleshooting the Rider continuedTroubleshooting the Mower Brake will not hold Scalping Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsStreaking Stepped Cutting DIMENSIONS SpecificationsSpecifications Technical Manuals ANGLE OF THE SLOPE LINEALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED FOLDPage Product Quick Specs BELTS AND BLADES