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Main OPERATORS MANUAL 18HP Hydro Tractors 20HP Hydro Tractors 38 Mower Decks 40 Mower Decks Page Table of Contents Regular Maintenance ........................................24 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service...32 NOTE: In this manual, left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position. Operating the Tractor........................................13 Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Read the Manual Children Reverse Slope Operation Moving Parts Thrown Objects Fuel and Maintenance Safety Rules & Information GENERAL OPERATION TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE Safety Rules and Information CHILDREN EMISSIONS IGNITION SYSTEM SLOPE OPERATION Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Identification Numbers NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owners manual. SSAAMMPPLLEE SSAAMMPPLLEE North American / CE Models CE Models (Only) CE Identification Tag Markings CE Models: Place copy of Identification Tag here. Safety Decals Safety Decals All Models DANGER North American Models CE Safety Icons Safety Icons Features & Controls Throttle Control 12V Choke Headlights Features & Controls Cutting Height Fine Tuning Adjustment (40 Mower Decks Only) Attachment Lift Control Lever Cruise Control (Select Models) Seat Adjustment Lever Features & Controls Parking Brake Function Hourmeter Automatic Controlled Traction What is Automatic Controlled Traction? Operating the Tractor Safety Interlock System Tests Operational SAFETY Checks General Operating Safety Adding Fuel Starting the Engine Stopping the Tractor & Engine Driving The Tractor Mowing DO NOT TOWTRACTOR Mowing in Reverse Attachment Operation in Reverse Pushing the Tractor by Hand Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 38, 44 & 50 Mower Decks Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 40 Mower Decks Lift Variations When Using Attachments Manual Lift Models 10 Attaching a Trailer 3'4" (1m) 20' (6m) Mower Deck Removal & Installation Simplicity, Massey Ferguson or AGCO Models Removing the Mower Deck Installing the Mower Deck Mower Deck Removal & Installation Snapper Models Removing the Mower Deck Installing the Mower Deck Note: Use upper hole for Broadmoor / 300 / 1600 / 2600 as shown in figure 14. Storage Lawn Care & Mowing Information How and When to Water, Fertilize & Aerate 1/3 How High To Mow the Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Lawn Care & Mowing Information When and How Often to Mow Note: Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing. Proper Mowing Speed Lawn Care & Mowing Information Using a Mulching Mower Benefits of Proper Mulching Limitations of Mulching Decks Correct Ground Speed & Engine Speed Correct Cutting Height Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES Safety Interlock System Check Blade Brake Check Check Tire Pressures PTO Clutch Adjustment Check Engine Maintenance Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and Cables Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts Lubrication Servicing the Mower Blades NOTE: Mower blades must be timed perpendicular to each other. Check Mower Blade Timing - 40 Mowers Transmission Maintenance K57 Maintenance Transmission Identification Page Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING THE TRACTOR 33 Tractor Troubleshooting Cont. TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Seat Adjustment Pitch Adjustment Seat Slide Adjustment Seat Spring Adjustment Battery Charging Steering Wheel Adjustment NOTE: The steering wheel on Snapper models is not adjustable. NOTE: Steering wheel is factory installed with the roll pin in the bottom hole. Steering Gear Adjustment Brake Adjustment PTO clutch adjustment Mower Adjustments Gauge Wheels (Select Models) Transport Height & Ground Following Adjustment (Select Models) Leveling The Mower Mower Belt Replacement 44 & 50 PTO Belt Replacement IMPORTANT: Note the position of all belt guides relative to the belt and pulleys before loosening. Arbor Drive Belt Replacement - 44 & 50 Mowers NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replacement parts. FRONT 40 Mower PTO Belt Replacement 40 Mower Arbor Drive Belt Replacement 38 Mower Drive Belt Replacement Specifications ENGINE: 20 HP* Briggs & Stratton 18 HP* Briggs & Stratton CHASSIS: Parts & Accessories Replacement Parts Optional Accessories Technical Manuals Maintenance Items