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MANUFACTURING, INC.
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997
www.simplicitymfg.com
© Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
Contents
Main
OPERATORS MANUAL
16HP Hydro Tractors
17HP Hydro Tractors
18HP Hydro Tractors
20HP Hydro Tractors
Table of Contents
GENERAL OPERATION
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
NORTH AMERICAN MODELS ALL MODELS
CE MODELS
CE Safety Icons / Directive Compliance
SAFETY ICONS SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM TESTS
Operational SAFETY Checks
Features & Controls
Throttle/Choke Control
Throttle Control
Choke
Headlights
Features & Controls
Catcher Removal Lock
Cruise Control (Optional)
Seat Adjustment Lever
Transmission Release Valve Lever
Operating the Tractor
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
ADDING FUEL
Catcher Open/Close Lever
STARTING THE ENGINE
PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND
STOPPING THE TRACTOR & ENGINE
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
MOWING
DO NOT TOWTRACTOR
PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION
EMPTYING THE CATCHER
MULCHING PLUG (OPTIONAL)
Installation
ATTACHING A TRAILER
STORAGE
MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Removing the Mower Deck
CAUTION
Installing the Mower Deck
CATCHER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE
K46 Maintenance
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATE REAR AXLE SHAFTS
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
NOTE: Replace blades and bolts in sets.
CHECK MOWER BLADE TIMING
SET MOWER BELT TENSION
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK
BLADE BRAKE CHECK
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT CHECK
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING THE TRACTOR
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Tractor Troubleshooting Continued
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
HOPPER LATCH ADJUSTMENT
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Pitch Adjustment
Seat Slide Adjustment
Seat Spring Adjustment
STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
BATTERY CHARGING
CATCHER-FULL ALARM ADJUSTMENT
MOWER LIFT ADJUSTMENT
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
TRANSMISSION PURGING
MOWER ADJUSTMENTS
Cutting Height Adjustment
Leveling The Mower
PTO BELT REPLACEMENT
ARBOR DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Specifications
ENGINE:
16 HP* Briggs & Stratton
17 HP* Briggs & Stratton
16 HP* Honda
Parts & Accessories
REPLACEMENT PARTS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
TECHNICAL MANUALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMS