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OPERATORS MANUAL
16HP Hydro Tractors
18HP Hydro Tractors
20HP Hydro Tractors
23HP Hydro Tractors
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service.........32
NOTE: In this manual, left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position.
Operating the Tractor........................................12
Regular Maintenance ........................................21
Safety Rules & Information
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
CHILDREN
EMISSIONS
IGNITION SYSTEM
Safety Rules and Information
SLOPE OPERATION
TOWED EQUIPMENT
Safety Rules & Information
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers
NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owners manual.
SSAAMMPPLLEE SSAAMMPPLLEE
North American Models CE Models
CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS
Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS
ALL MODELS
DANGER
NORTH AMERICAN MODELS
CE Safety Icons
SAFETY ICONS
Features & Controls
Throttle/Choke Control
Throttle Control
Choke
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Headlights
PTO Switch
Note that the operator must be seated firmly in the trac- tor seat for the PTO to function.
Ignition Switch
Brake Pedal
PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION
AUTOMATIC CONTROLLED TRACTION
What is Automatic Controlled Traction?
What to Expect from Your ACT Tractor
Steering Tilt Adjust (Select Models)
DASHBOARD DISPLAY (SELECT MODELS)
Display Items
Functions
Operating the Tractor
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
ADDING FUEL
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR & ENGINE
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
DO NOT TOWTRACTOR
MOWING
PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND
USING A MULCHING MOWER (40 MOWER ONLY)
Benefits of Proper Mulching
Limitations of Mulching Decks
Correct Ground Speed & Engine Speed
Correct Cutting Height
ADJUSTING MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT - 40 MOWER DECKS
ADJUSTING MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT - 38, 44, 50, & 54 MOWER DECKS
MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Lift Link Models
Removing the Mower Deck
CAUTION
Installing the Mower Deck
Removing the Mower Deck
MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Chain Lift Models
Installing the Mower Deck
NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur- face such as a concrete floor.
ATTACHING A TRAILER
STORAGE
LIFT VARIATIONS WHEN USING ATTACHMENTS
Hydraulic Lift Models
Manual Lift Models
Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
CHECK / CLEAN OIL COOLER (SELECT MODELS)
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK
BLADE BRAKE CHECK
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT CHECK
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATE REAR AXLE SHAFTS
K71 Models
K66 Models
K62 Models & K57 Models
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
NOTE: Mower blades must be timed perpendicular to each other.
CHECK MOWER BLADE TIMING - 40 MOWERS
TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE
K57 Maintenance
K62 Maintenance
K66 Maintenance
TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION
K71 Maintenance
NOTE: Lift cylinder should be extended.
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING THE TRACTOR
33
Tractor Troubleshooting Cont.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
BATTERY CHARGING
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Pitch Adjustment
Seat Slide Adjustment
Seat Spring Adjustment
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)
Leveling The Mower
CAUTION
NOTE: 54 mowers have two adjustment rods that should be adjusted simultaneously.
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
44 & 50 PTO Belt Replacement
IMPORTANT: Note the position of all belt guides relative to the belt and pulleys before loosening.
54 PTO Belt Replacement
Arbor Drive Belt Replacement - 44, 50, & 54 Mowers
NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace- ment parts.
FRONT
40 Mower PTO Belt Replacement
40 Mower Arbor Drive Belt Replacement
38 Mower Drive Belt Replacement
Specifications
ENGINE:
23 HP* Kohler
20 HP* Kohler
20 HP* Briggs & Stratton
Specifications
TRANSMISSIONS:
K71
K66
K62
Parts & Accessories
REPLACEMENT PARTS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
TECHNICAL MANUALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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
PROPER MOWING SPEED