Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2690479 Simplicity
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5100724 Re vision B Re v . Date: 04/2009 TP 100-7293-B-CB-S 27HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No. Description 2690479 Simplicity 27HP Cobalt Zero-T urn Rider with 61” Mow er Cobalt Series OPERA T OR’S M.
Thank y ou f or purchasing this quality-b uilt Simplicity product. W e’ re pleased that y ou’v e placed y our confidence in the Simplicity brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Simplicity product will provide man y y ears of dependab le service.
1 Safety Rules & Inf ormation ................................2 Identification Numbers .....................................11 Safety Decals .....................................................12 Safety Icons & Interloc k System..............
2 www .simplicitymfg.com Safety Safety Rules and Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of la wn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manuf actured to meet or e xceed all industry standards for saf ety .
3 Safety Safety Rules and Information Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous . Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not ha v e adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollo v er .
4 www .simplicitymfg.com Safety Safety Rules and Information Roll Bar Use K eep the roll bar in the raised position and f asten the seat belt. There is no roll ov er protection when the roll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mo wer tips (it is saf er to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.
5 Safety Safety Rules and Information Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and aw a y from un v entilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers . The engine emits poisonous carbon mono xide gas and prolonged e xposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injur y or death.
www .simplicitymfg.com Safety 6 Read these saf ety rules and follo w them closely . F ailure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, se v ere personal injur y or death to y ou, or bystanders , or damage to proper ty or equipment. This mo wing dec k is capab le of amputating hands and f eet and thr o wing objects.
Safety 7 T O WED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) 1. T ow only with a machine that has a hitch designed f or towing. Do not attach towed equipment e xcept at the hitch point. 2. Follow the man uf acturer’ s recommendations for weight limit f or to wed equipment and to wing on slopes.
8 www .simplicitymfg.com Safety Safety Rules and Information SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers . 3. Nev er remov e the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
9 Safety Safety Rules & Information ROLL B AR INSTRUCTIONS F or models equipped with f actory-installed Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). OPERA TIONAL W ARNINGS • Always use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the raised position. • Nev er use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the down position.
10 www .simplicitymfg.com Safety INSPECT BUCKLE & LA TCH INSPECT WEBBING Safety Rules & Information W ARNING Failure to pr operl y inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death.
Safety Identification Numbers Identification Numbers Identification Ta g 11 When contacting y our authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information y ou MUST have these number s. Record your model name/n umber , manufacturer’ s identification numbers , and engine serial numbers in the space provided f or easy access .
12 www .simplicitymfg.com Safety SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to provide y ou with the saf ety and reliability y ou would e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor pow er equipment manuf acturing.
13 Safety Safety Interlock System SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with saf ety interlock s witches . These saf ety systems are present f or y our saf ety , do not attempt to bypass saf ety switches, and ne ver tamper with saf ety de vices.
14 www .simplicitymfg.com Controls CONTR OL FUNCTIONS The inf ormation below briefly descr ibes the function of individual controls. Star ting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of se v er al controls applied in specific sequences.
Features & Controls 15 Controls Fuel T ank Cap T o remove the cap , tur n counterclockwise . Fuel Level Gauge Displa ys the fuel le v el in the tank. Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Measures the time of the PT O being engaged. The hour meter measures the number of hours the PT O has been engaged.
16 www .simplicitymfg.com Operation GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Bef ore first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections bef ore attempting to operate this tractor and mo wer . • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.
W ARNING If you do not under stand ho w a specific control functions, or have not yet thor oughly read the FEA TURES & CONTROLS section, do so now . Do NO T attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls.
Operation ZER O TURN DRIVING PRA CTICE The le v er controls of the Zero T ur n rider are responsiv e, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’ s f orw ard, re v erse, and turning movements will tak e some practice .
AD V ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Ro w Zer o T urn Y our Zero T ur n Rider’ s unique ability to tur n in place allows y ou to turn around at the end of a cutting row r ather than having to stop and Y -tur n before starting a new row . F or e xample, to e xecute a left end-of row zero turn: 1.
Operation Figure 9. Raise & Lower the Roll Bar A. Hair Pin Clip B. Retainer Pin C. Roll Bar D . Rubber Stop 20 Operation RAISE & LO WER THE R OLL B AR T o lower the r oll bar: 1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 9) out of the retainer pins (B).
21 Operation Operation MO WING Bef ore mowing, set the cutting height as described in the T roubleshooting, Adjustments & Ser vice section. 1. Engage the par king brak e. Make sure the PT O s witch is disengaged and the motion control le v er is in the NEUTRAL position.
22 www .simplicitymfg.com Operation Operation When and How Often to Mo w The time of da y and condition of the grass g reatly aff ect the results you’ll get when mo wing. For the best results, f ollo w these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and fiv e inches high.
Operation 23 Operation Figure 13. T railer W eight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip A TT A CHING A TRAILER The maximum weight of a to wed tr ailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sized cle vis pin (A, Figure 13) and clip (B).
24 www .simplicitymfg.com Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The f ollowing schedule should be f ollowed f or normal care of your rider and mower . Y ou will need to keep a record of your oper ating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter .
25 Maintenance Tire Pressure F ront 25 psi (1,72 bar) Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) Figure 14. Checking Tire Pressure CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire pressure should be check ed periodically , and maintained at the le v els shown in the chart. Note that these pressures ma y diff er slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires .
26 www .simplicitymfg.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 16. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A. Hydraulic Oil Reser v oir B. Reser v oir Cap A B CHANGE HYDRA ULIC OIL FIL TER Change Interval: Every 250 Hours Filter P art Number: 1719168 NO TE: Removing the oil filter from the filter base will drain the oil reservoir .
27 Maintenance Regular Maintenance LUBRICA TION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 18 through 22 as well as the f ollo wing lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yok es • deck lift piv ot b loc ks • mower dec k spindles • mower dec k idler arm Use grease fittings when present.
28 www .simplicitymfg.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance B A TTER Y MAINTENANCE NO TE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 batter y . Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Remove the h ydr aulic oil reser v oir mounting hardware (C , Figure 23) and mo v e the reser v oir (D) f orward to e xpose the batter y .
29 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 25. Balancing The Blade Figure 26. Installing The Blade A. Blade Bolt B. Flat W asher Nail SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES 1. Blades should be shar p and free of nicks and dents. If not, shar pen blades as described in the f ollowing steps .
30 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting TR OUBLESHOO TING While nor mal care and regular maintenance will e xtend the lif e of y our equipment, prolonged or constant use ma y e v entually require that ser vice be perf ormed to allow it to continue operating properly .
31 T roubleshooting Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valv e(s) 1. T ur n valv e(s) clockwise to close . not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement.
32 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting TR OUBLESHOO TING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Streaking. 1. Blades are not shar p. 1. Sharpen your blades . 2. Blades are wor n down to f ar . 2. Replace your b lades . 3. Engine speed is too slow .
33 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service SEA T ADJUSTMENT See Figure 27. The seat can be adjusted f orward and back. Move the le v er (A) f orw ard, position the seat as desired, and release the le v er to lock the seat into position. GR OUND SPEED CONTR OL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The control le v ers can be adjusted in three wa ys .
34 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 31. Return to Neutral Adjustment A. Return Spring B. Set Collar A B NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control le v ers are lock ed in NEUTRAL, then it ma y be necessar y to adjust the linkage rod.
35 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 32. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment Nut A B CA UTION Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 1-15/16” (4,9 cm) when compressed. This ma y damage the brake mechanism.
36 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service W ARNING Use two hands when adjusting the shoc k springs. This will prevent the wrenc h from slipping while pressure is being applied. T o adjust the upper mounting position (Rear Shocks): 1.
37 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service C Figure 34. Mowing Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin B. Deck Lift Foot P edal C. Deck Lift Lock le ver B A OPTIONAL POSITION A B C Figure 35. Foot Pedal Adjustment A. Deck Lift Foot P edal B.
38 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Measure 1st Measure 2nd Measure 1st Measure 2nd Inner Rod Outer Rod Inner Rod Outer Rod Adjust Here Figure 36. Measure the Inner & Outer Lift Rods Figure 38. Adjust the Inner & Outer Lift Rods Adjust Here DECK LIFT R OD TIMING ADJUSTMENT 1.
39 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 39. 2 x 4 Locations A. 1/4” Spacers Figure 40. Hanger Chain Adjustment DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT NO TE: Before adjusting the dec k le v el, the dec k lift rod timing must be chec ked and/or adjusted.
40 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting 8 3/8” (21,2 cm) Figure 42. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. Pump Drive Belt B. Crankshaft Pulley C. Pump Pulley D . Idler Pulley E. Idler Arm F . Spring G. Spring Anchor Hook B D A C C F G E HYDRA ULIC PUMP DRIVE BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1.
41 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, le v el surf ace such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , turn off the engine, and remov e the ignition ke y .
42 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service B A TTER Y CHARGING A dead batter y or one too weak to star t the engine ma y be the result of a def ect in the charging system or other electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see y our dealer .
43 Specifications ENGINE: 27 HP* K ohler Make K ohler Model CV740S Horsepower 27 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 44.24 Cu. in (725 cc) Electrical System 12 V olt, 16 amp. Alternator , Batter y: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 4.2 pt. (2.0 L) w/ Filter CHASSIS: Fuel T ank Capacity: 11 Gallons (41.
44 www .simplicitymfg.com Notes Not for Reproduction.
Not for Reproduction.
MANUF A CTURING, INC . 500 N Spring Street / PO Bo x 997 P ort Washington, WI 53074-0997 www .simplicitymfg.com Pr oduct Quic k Specs: ENGINE: 27 HP* K ohler Make K ohler Model CV740S Horsepower 27 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 44.24 Cu. in (725 cc) Electrical System 12 V olt, 16 amp.
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