Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5022285 Simplicity
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL Citation Series 5100324 Re vision 02 Re v . Date: 4/2006 TP 100-7250-02-CI-S 21HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No. Description 2690444 Simplicity 21HP Citation Zero-T ur n Rider with 48” Mower 23HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg.
MANUF A CTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Bo x 997 P or t W ashington, WI 53074-0997 www .simplicitymfg.com © Cop yright 2006, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
1 W ARNING Engine exhaust fr om this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer , birth defects, or other reproductive harm. T able of Contents Safety Rules & Inf ormation ................................2 Identification Numbers .
2 GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions in the manual and on the unit bef ore star ting. 2. Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine.
3 CHILDREN T ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aler t to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity . Nev er assume that children will remain where you last sa w them. 1. K eep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsib le adult.
4 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 approv ed gasoline containers. 3. Ne ver remo ve the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
5 Safety Rules & Information ROLL B AR INSTRUCTIONS F or models equipped with f actor y-installed Roll Ov er Protection System (ROPS). OPERA TIONAL W ARNINGS • Alwa ys use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the raised position. • Ne ver use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the down position.
6 Safety Rules & Information W ARNING Failure to pr operly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL B AR SEA T BEL T • The sea.
Identification Numbers Identification Numbers ENGINE REFERENCE D A T A Unit Part Number PRODUCT REFERENCE D A T A Unit SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Model Mower Deck Part Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number Engine T ype/Spec.
8 SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to provide y ou with the saf ety and reliability you w ould e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor po wer equipment manuf actur ing.
9 Safety Icons & Interlock System SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with saf ety interlock s witches. These saf ety systems are present f or your saf ety , do not attempt to bypass saf ety switches , and ne ver tamper with saf ety de vices.
Features & Controls 10 CONTR OL FUNCTIONS The inf or mation belo w br iefly describes the function of individual controls. Star ting, stopping, dr iving, and mo wing require the combined use of se ver al controls applied in specific sequences.
Features & Controls 11 Fuel T ank Cap T o remov e the cap , tur n countercloc kwise. Fuel Level Gauge Displa ys the fuel le vel 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.
Operation 12 GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Bef ore first time operation: • Be sure to read all inf or mation in the Saf ety and Operation sections bef ore attempting to operate this tractor and mow er . • Become f amiliar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.
W ARNING If you do not under stand how 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 ver controls of the Zero T urn r ider are responsiv e, and lear ning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’ s forward, re verse , and tur ning mo vements will take some practice.
AD V ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Ro w Zero T urn Y our Zero T ur n Rider’ s unique ability to turn in place allows y ou to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than ha ving to stop and Y -tur n bef ore star ting a new ro w . F or e xample, to e xecute a left end-of row zero turn: 1.
Operation W ARNING A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM ROLL O VER: Keep r oll bar in the raised position and use seat belt. THERE IS NO ROLL O VER PR O TECTION WHEN THE ROLL B AR IS DO WN Lower the r oll bar only when necessary and NEVER remove it.
ST ORA GE Bef ore to y store your unit f or the off-season, read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section, then perf or m the f ollowing steps: • Disengage the PT O, set the parking brak e, & remo ve the ke y . 17 Operation Figure 10.
18 Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The f ollowing schedule should be f ollowed f or nor mal care of your rider and mow er . 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 .
Tire Pressure F ront 25 psi (1,72 bar) Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) Figure 11. Checking Tire Pressure CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire pressure should be check ed per iodically , and maintained at the le vels sho wn in the char t. Note that these pressures ma y diff er slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires .
20 Regular Maintenance LUBRICA TION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 13 through 16 as well as the f ollowing lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yok es • deck lift piv ot blocks • mower dec k spindles • mower dec k idler ar m Use grease fittings when present.
Regular Maintenance Figure 18. Battery Compar tment A. P ositive (+) Cable & T erminal B. Negative (-) Cable & T erminal C. Reservoir Mounting Har dware D . Hydraulic Oil Reservoir E. Hydraulic Oil Filter W ARNING Be careful when handling the battery .
22 Regular Maintenance Figure 20. Balancing The Blade Figure 21. 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 nic ks and dents. If not, shar pen b lades as descr ibed in the f ollowing steps.
23 T roubleshooting Adjustments & Service TR OUBLESHOO TING While nor mal care and regular maintenance will e xtend the lif e of your equipment, prolonged or constant use ma y e ventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue oper ating properly .
24 Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release v alve(s) 1. T ur n v alve(s) clockwise to close . not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Dr iv e Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips.
25 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service SEA T ADJUSTMENT See Figure 22. The seat can be adjusted f orward and back. Mov e the lev er towards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the le ver to loc k the seat into position. GR OUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The control le vers can be adjusted in three w ays.
26 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 25. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment Nut P ARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PT O, engage the parking brak e, stop the engine and remov e the ignition key . 2. Raise the seat plate.
27 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT The shock assemb ly can be adjusted in two wa ys to allow the operator to customiz e the r ide according to operator’ s weight and/or operating conditions . Y ou hav e the option of adjusting the spring pre-load and/or the upper mounting position.
T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service 28 W ARNING T o a void serious injury , perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key remo ved and tractor on level gr ound. B A C A B B B Figure 27. PT O Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Windo w (Qty . 3, one shown) B.
T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 29. Neutral Spring Return Adjustment A. Clevis B. Jam Nut C. Neutral Return Rod RETURN-T O-NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT T o deter mine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral retur n, perf or m the f ollowing steps.
T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service 30 MO WING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 31) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable betw een 1-3/4” (4,4 cm) and 5” (12,7 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm) increments.
T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service 31 DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT 1. P ar k machine on a flat, le vel surf ace. Disengage the PT O, stop the engine and engage the parking brak e. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).
32 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service HYDRA ULIC PUMP DRIVE BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. P ar k the tractor on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PTO , engage the parking brake , tur n off the engine , and remove the ignition ke y .
33 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 39. Mower PT O Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PT O Drive Belt C. Spring-loaded Idler Pulley D . Stationary Idler Pulley B A Figure 38. Mower PT O Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley B MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1.
34 Specifications NO TE: Specifications are correct at time of pr inting and are subject to change without notice . * Actual sustained equipment horsepow er will likely be lo wer due to operating limitations and en vironmental factors. ENGINE: 21 HP* Briggs Make Briggs & Stratton Model 385777 Horsepower 21 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 38 Cu.
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