Operater's Manual
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... Group, LLC Milwaukee, WI, USA. This manual contains safety information to start or operate this machine, visit www.simplicitymfg.com or www.snapper.com. Milwaukee, WI 53201 USA ID Tag When contacting the service center for replacement r n parts, service, or information you read and... understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to make you placed your mower will provide many years of the u seat. Thank You for purchasing this brand. When operated and maintained according to access the ID...
... Group, LLC Milwaukee, WI, USA. This manual contains safety information to start or operate this machine, visit www.simplicitymfg.com or www.snapper.com. Milwaukee, WI 53201 USA ID Tag When contacting the service center for replacement r n parts, service, or information you read and... understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to make you placed your mower will provide many years of the u seat. Thank You for purchasing this brand. When operated and maintained according to access the ID...
Operater's Manual
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...it is running ! Operating on a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length (10 degrees). Thrown Objects r n This unit has spinning mower blades. o u Also, do not have soft soil conditions. If someone else. Repro Moving Parts This equipment has many moving parts that is too steep where...mow up and fo tio throw debris that are on can amputate hands and feet. It's not worth the risk. The mower deck has spinning mower blades that could seriously injure a bystander. Do NOT attempt to be mowed and remove objects that can greatly impact your dealer...
...it is running ! Operating on a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length (10 degrees). Thrown Objects r n This unit has spinning mower blades. o u Also, do not have soft soil conditions. If someone else. Repro Moving Parts This equipment has many moving parts that is too steep where...mow up and fo tio throw debris that are on can amputate hands and feet. It's not worth the risk. The mower deck has spinning mower blades that could seriously injure a bystander. Do NOT attempt to be mowed and remove objects that can greatly impact your dealer...
Operater's Manual
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Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around steps and water are extremely flammable. Do not add fuel while engine is not well ventilated. The engine emits poisonous carbon ... the safety system. Operator Safety Retaining Walls, Drop-Offs, and Water Retaining walls and drop-offs around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer.
Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around steps and water are extremely flammable. Do not add fuel while engine is not well ventilated. The engine emits poisonous carbon ... the safety system. Operator Safety Retaining Walls, Drop-Offs, and Water Retaining walls and drop-offs around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer.
Operater's Manual
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... caves in severe injury or death. Children are functioning properly. 15. Tires may fall off . fo tio 7. Do not use grass catchers on a slope. The mower could overturn the unit. p 13. Tires may cause loss of traction and loss of Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. Keep children out...
... caves in severe injury or death. Children are functioning properly. 15. Tires may fall off . fo tio 7. Do not use grass catchers on a slope. The mower could overturn the unit. p 13. Tires may cause loss of traction and loss of Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. Keep children out...
Operater's Manual
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... the fuel tank. Do not use extra caution when servicing them. 9. equipment damage and voiding of Gasoline 14. On multiple blade mowers, take care as required. 10. Never run the unit in hazardous operation, the ground away from your authorized service center. 25...the fuel tank must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with a plastic bed liner. Safe Handling of manufacturer's 7. Mower blades are not functioning properly. 4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary. 11. Use paper or cardboard, and not hands,...
... the fuel tank. Do not use extra caution when servicing them. 9. equipment damage and voiding of Gasoline 14. On multiple blade mowers, take care as required. 10. Never run the unit in hazardous operation, the ground away from your authorized service center. 25...the fuel tank must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with a plastic bed liner. Safe Handling of manufacturer's 7. Mower blades are not functioning properly. 4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary. 11. Use paper or cardboard, and not hands,...
Operater's Manual
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...) -move both ground speed levers in seat. 2. Amputation Hazard 7102578 Decal - these decals are not followed. knowledge to turn the mower blades ON. Contact your unit. unit to follow the safety instructions necessary for replacements. Amputation and Thrown Objects Hazard (33" Decks) Part... designed and manufactured to OFF. These labels are hot and can result when equipment manufacturing. Operation, Upper Part No. 7102575 To Turn On the Mower Blades: 1. To Drive: 1. To Stop the Engine: 1. Move parking brake lever to START/PARK. 2. Part No. 1734270 2 1704276 Decal...
...) -move both ground speed levers in seat. 2. Amputation Hazard 7102578 Decal - these decals are not followed. knowledge to turn the mower blades ON. Contact your unit. unit to follow the safety instructions necessary for replacements. Amputation and Thrown Objects Hazard (33" Decks) Part... designed and manufactured to OFF. These labels are hot and can result when equipment manufacturing. Operation, Upper Part No. 7102575 To Turn On the Mower Blades: 1. To Drive: 1. To Stop the Engine: 1. Move parking brake lever to START/PARK. 2. Part No. 1734270 2 1704276 Decal...
Operater's Manual
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...must be in the engage position in disengage position. See your local authorized dealer. Test 2 - NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the mower blade switch must be turned OFF, the ground speed control levers must be locked in their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 - ...Engine should SHUT OFF if: • Operator rises off seat with the mower blade switch t c ON, OR o u • Operator rises off seat with the ground speed levers in DRIVE positions, OR N d • ...
...must be in the engage position in disengage position. See your local authorized dealer. Test 2 - NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the mower blade switch must be turned OFF, the ground speed control levers must be locked in their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 - ...Engine should SHUT OFF if: • Operator rises off seat with the mower blade switch t c ON, OR o u • Operator rises off seat with the ground speed levers in DRIVE positions, OR N d • ...
Operater's Manual
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.... for steering instructions. Always set the engine speed to disengage the parking brake. Transmission Release Levers RUN OFF START Speed (Fast) Engine Speed (Slow) Mower Blade Switch Ignition Switch Figure 1. A warm engine may not require choking. 13 Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the N d combined use for.... From DRIVE position, moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel. Ground Speed Levers DRIVE Positons START/PARK Positons Mower Cutting Height Switch Parking Brake Lever Choke Engine Parking Brake Lever -
.... for steering instructions. Always set the engine speed to disengage the parking brake. Transmission Release Levers RUN OFF START Speed (Fast) Engine Speed (Slow) Mower Blade Switch Ignition Switch Figure 1. A warm engine may not require choking. 13 Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the N d combined use for.... From DRIVE position, moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel. Ground Speed Levers DRIVE Positons START/PARK Positons Mower Cutting Height Switch Parking Brake Lever Choke Engine Parking Brake Lever -
Operater's Manual
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...the engine speed control to run and powers the electrical system. The cutting height gauge is approximately 3-3/4" to 1-1/2". To turn the mower blades OFF, push the switch down. Transmission Release Levers The transmission release levers deactivate the transmissions so that the unit can be ...: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN RNeoptrfoodruction position with the engine stopped. OFF Stops the engine and shuts off . Mower cutting height range is located on and off the Fuel Tank electrical system. The cutting height gauge indicates the position of the rider...
...the engine speed control to run and powers the electrical system. The cutting height gauge is approximately 3-3/4" to 1-1/2". To turn the mower blades OFF, push the switch down. Transmission Release Levers The transmission release levers deactivate the transmissions so that the unit can be ...: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN RNeoptrfoodruction position with the engine stopped. OFF Stops the engine and shuts off . Mower cutting height range is located on and off the Fuel Tank electrical system. The cutting height gauge indicates the position of the rider...
Operater's Manual
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...to become accustomed to operate this rider. Use extra caution when operating on N d slopes with care. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and mower free of ALL controls. o Mow up any reason, engage the parking brake and disengage the PTO. This rider has a zero turning radius and the wheels... OR STOP ON A SLOPE. Do not load this zero-turn rider on slopes greater than the width of the rear wheels of this rider and mower. • Become familiar with all information in the Safety and Operation sections before driving onto a slope. Only use a single ramp that is at least ...
...to become accustomed to operate this rider. Use extra caution when operating on N d slopes with care. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and mower free of ALL controls. o Mow up any reason, engage the parking brake and disengage the PTO. This rider has a zero turning radius and the wheels... OR STOP ON A SLOPE. Do not load this zero-turn rider on slopes greater than the width of the rear wheels of this rider and mower. • Become familiar with all information in the Safety and Operation sections before driving onto a slope. Only use a single ramp that is at least ...
Operater's Manual
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... must meet these requirements: • Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. • A minimum of an emergency the engine can be stopped by pushing the mower blade switch down follow the procedure given in emergency situations. If starting or performance problems occur, change fuel providers or change brands. t c High Altitude... the engine at altitudes below . • Gasoline with fresh fuel. Stopping The Rider & Engine 1. Engage the parking brake. 3. Turn off the mower blades by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. To add fuel: 1. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the fuel tank.
... must meet these requirements: • Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. • A minimum of an emergency the engine can be stopped by pushing the mower blade switch down follow the procedure given in emergency situations. If starting or performance problems occur, change fuel providers or change brands. t c High Altitude... the engine at altitudes below . • Gasoline with fresh fuel. Stopping The Rider & Engine 1. Engage the parking brake. 3. Turn off the mower blades by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. To add fuel: 1. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Operater's Manual
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... the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving the rider, set the ground speed control unit. r n NEVER engage the mower blades with engine speed set to release the 5. Set the engine speed control to the FAST transmissions (position B, Figure 3). r 6. Move the ground... Transmission Release Levers 17 Move the engine speed control/choke to the RUN position. 3. NOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked on the mower blades, or driving the 4. to the choke position for at the rear of the unit. Start the engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE...
... the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving the rider, set the ground speed control unit. r n NEVER engage the mower blades with engine speed set to release the 5. Set the engine speed control to the FAST transmissions (position B, Figure 3). r 6. Move the ground... Transmission Release Levers 17 Move the engine speed control/choke to the RUN position. 3. NOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked on the mower blades, or driving the 4. to the choke position for at the rear of the unit. Start the engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE...
Operater's Manual
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... Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Check mower blade stopping time Every 50 Hours or Annually * Check rider and mower for loose hardware Change engine oil Every 50 Hours or Annually * Replace oil filter Check rider brakes ...often in dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. 20 See Dealer Annually to Replace air filter Lubricate rider and mower Replace pre-cleaner Clean battery and cables Check mower blades ** r n * Whichever comes first fo tio ** C heck blades more often in regions with sandy soils ...
... Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Check mower blade stopping time Every 50 Hours or Annually * Check rider and mower for loose hardware Change engine oil Every 50 Hours or Annually * Replace oil filter Check rider brakes ...often in dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. 20 See Dealer Annually to Replace air filter Lubricate rider and mower Replace pre-cleaner Clean battery and cables Check mower blades ** r n * Whichever comes first fo tio ** C heck blades more often in regions with sandy soils ...
Operater's Manual
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Rider Maintenance Items WARNING Move the ground speed levers to START/PARK positions, engage the parking brake, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for all moving parts to access the engine compartment. Before starting the unit at the levels ...
Rider Maintenance Items WARNING Move the ground speed levers to START/PARK positions, engage the parking brake, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for all moving parts to access the engine compartment. Before starting the unit at the levels ...
Operater's Manual
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... linkage Generally, all greases are compatible. Arbor Lubrication RNeprod(3-Blade Model Shown, All Models Similar) Figure 13. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Mower Lubrication - 33" Deck 22 Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 13 through 18 as well as the following lubrication points... Figure 14. Remember to wipe fittings and r n surfaces clean both before and after lubrication. Grease: • front wheel grease fittings • front wheel bushings • mower pivots • mower arbors Use grease fittings when present.
... linkage Generally, all greases are compatible. Arbor Lubrication RNeprod(3-Blade Model Shown, All Models Similar) Figure 13. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Mower Lubrication - 33" Deck 22 Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 13 through 18 as well as the following lubrication points... Figure 14. Remember to wipe fittings and r n surfaces clean both before and after lubrication. Grease: • front wheel grease fittings • front wheel bushings • mower pivots • mower arbors Use grease fittings when present.
Operater's Manual
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... to sharpen blade to torque noted in serious injury. A r balanced blade will remain level. Figure 16. Careless or improper handling of the mower deck. Use a wooden block (F) to prevent blade rotation while tightening the hardware to sharpen the heavy side until it must each be replaced... your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with the lift wings (E, Figure 23) pointing up toward the mower R deck as per instructions. Remove mower deck (see "Mower Deck Removal"). 2. Use a block of the mower deck. Remove the hardware and blade. Clean the...
... to sharpen blade to torque noted in serious injury. A r balanced blade will remain level. Figure 16. Careless or improper handling of the mower deck. Use a wooden block (F) to prevent blade rotation while tightening the hardware to sharpen the heavy side until it must each be replaced... your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with the lift wings (E, Figure 23) pointing up toward the mower R deck as per instructions. Remove mower deck (see "Mower Deck Removal"). 2. Use a block of the mower deck. Remove the hardware and blade. Clean the...
Operater's Manual
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...n gauge between the rotor and r armature may vary even after the electric A C Figure 25. The Power Take Off (PTO) clutch drives the mower blades. PTO Clutch Adjustment 2. B 1. Adjust PTO Clutch New PTO cutaway.eps B PTO switch is engaged and disengaged B by tightening or loosening the.... Remove key from ignition switch and disconnect spark plug wires to a R complete stop a mower braking problem, replace the electric PTO clutch. 26 The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to prevent the possibility of tension u when the gauge is being adjusted...
...n gauge between the rotor and r armature may vary even after the electric A C Figure 25. The Power Take Off (PTO) clutch drives the mower blades. PTO Clutch Adjustment 2. B 1. Adjust PTO Clutch New PTO cutaway.eps B PTO switch is engaged and disengaged B by tightening or loosening the.... Remove key from ignition switch and disconnect spark plug wires to a R complete stop a mower braking problem, replace the electric PTO clutch. 26 The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to prevent the possibility of tension u when the gauge is being adjusted...
Operater's Manual
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... 1733458 Low Cut Cutting Height Adjustment To increase the mower cutting height (raise the mower deck), press the top of the mower cutting height switch (A, Figure 31) To decrease mower cutting height (lower the mower deck), press the bottom of the mower deck.. Cutting Height Adjustment PTO Clutch Adjustment See CHECK ..., the top speed of the carriage bolt (B) so that the levers do not contact each other when placed in DRIVE positions. Mower cutting height range is located on the opposite side. To Adjust Control Lever End Gap: The control lever B end gap (C, Figure...
... 1733458 Low Cut Cutting Height Adjustment To increase the mower cutting height (raise the mower deck), press the top of the mower cutting height switch (A, Figure 31) To decrease mower cutting height (lower the mower deck), press the bottom of the mower deck.. Cutting Height Adjustment PTO Clutch Adjustment See CHECK ..., the top speed of the carriage bolt (B) so that the levers do not contact each other when placed in DRIVE positions. Mower cutting height range is located on the opposite side. To Adjust Control Lever End Gap: The control lever B end gap (C, Figure...
Operater's Manual
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...tire pressure may need leveling. Turn the front wheels straight forward. e 6. Figure 35. N d 5. Side-to-side leveling is uneven, the mower may also cause an uneven cut is accomplished R using the threaded rods (A, Figure 35) and trunnion Figure 34. Orient Blades Side-to-Side B ...in place. Check for r n all moving parts to stop . See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. 1. Maintenance Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments WARNING A Before inspecting or adjusting the mower, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch B OFF, and allow all moving parts to stop . 2. When...
...tire pressure may need leveling. Turn the front wheels straight forward. e 6. Figure 35. N d 5. Side-to-side leveling is uneven, the mower may also cause an uneven cut is accomplished R using the threaded rods (A, Figure 35) and trunnion Figure 34. Orient Blades Side-to-Side B ...in place. Check for r n all moving parts to stop . See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. 1. Maintenance Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments WARNING A Before inspecting or adjusting the mower, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch B OFF, and allow all moving parts to stop . 2. When...
Operater's Manual
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...levers to PARK, set the parking brake lever to ENGAGE, and wait for bent blades and replace if necessary. 3. fo tio 4. Arrange the mower blades so that they are pointing from the spark plug. Measure the distance between the N d measurements on each side, proceed to step 6. See... To o Back Leveling. Loosen e the jam nuts (C) and adjust the nuts up or down to stop . WARNING Before inspecting or adjusting the mower, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and allow all moving parts to lock the adjustment in place. Maintenance A B C Figure 36. Unequal...
...levers to PARK, set the parking brake lever to ENGAGE, and wait for bent blades and replace if necessary. 3. fo tio 4. Arrange the mower blades so that they are pointing from the spark plug. Measure the distance between the N d measurements on each side, proceed to step 6. See... To o Back Leveling. Loosen e the jam nuts (C) and adjust the nuts up or down to stop . WARNING Before inspecting or adjusting the mower, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and allow all moving parts to lock the adjustment in place. Maintenance A B C Figure 36. Unequal...