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- Page 1 Print Vendor How to use this file Operator’s Manuals Instructions Paper Size: • 11x17 • Body - 50 lbs brilliant white offset or equivalent • Cover - on pre-printed two tone “Swash” stock. Press: • Body - 1 color, 2-sided •...
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- Page 3 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Pacer Series 13HP Transaxle Drive Walk-Behind Mower Mfg. No. Description 1334 Pacer, 13HP Walk-Behind Mower with 34” Deck 1694494 Pacer, 13HP Walk-Behind Mower (serial no. 000859 & below) 15HP Transaxle Drive Walk-Behind Mower Mfg. No. Description 1694494 Pacer, 15HP Walk-Behind Mower (serial no. 000860 & above) 2690121 Pacer, 15HP Walk-Behind Mower with 34”...
- Page 4 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group Copyright © 2007 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved. The Simplicity logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information.........2 Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service ..16 Troubleshooting the Mower ........16 Safety Decals ............5 Troubleshooting the Mower Deck ......17 Identification Numbers........5 Deck Leveling Adjustment ........18 Features & Controls ..........6 Belt Removal and Replacement ......19 Control Functions ............6 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .....20 Safety Interlock System ..........7 PTO Clutch Adjustment ........21... -
Page 6: Safety Rules & Information
Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. -
Page 7: Safety Rules And Information
Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. - Page 8 Safety Rules and Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE line clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use 12. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, gasohol extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is containing more than 10% ETHANOL, gasoline addi- extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Page 9: Safety Decals
Safety Decals / Identification Numbers SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect Decal - Hot from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment Part No. 1704473 manufacturing. -
Page 10: Features & Controls
Features & Controls Please take a moment and familiarize your- self with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better under- stand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. Figure 1. Control Locations Ground Speed Control Levers Engine Ignition Switch C. -
Page 11: Safety Interlock System
Features & Controls C. Throttle / Choke Control SAFETY Moving the throttle control fully forward is the CHOKE position, which fully chokes the engine for cold starts. (A INTERLOCK SYSTEM warm engine may not require choking.) Moving the throt- CHECK tle control slightly back from the CHOKE position is the FULL throttle position. -
Page 12: Operating The Walk-Behind Mower
Operating the Walk-Behind Mower GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY STARTING THE ENGINE Before first time operation: • Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. Operation sections before attempting to operate this •... -
Page 13: Operating On A Slope
Operating the Walk Behind Mower OPERATING ON A SLOPE ADJUSTING MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT While it is not recommended, traveling up and down slopes may be required from time to time. These guide The cutting height adjustment knob (A, Figure 2) controls lines are listed for your safety. -
Page 14: Mowing
Operating the Walk Behind Mower MOWING PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND • Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. DO NOT TOW MOWER • Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). Towing the unit will cause hydraulic trans- mission damage. Do not use another vehi- •... -
Page 15: Storage
Operating the Walk Behind Mower STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so poorly ventilated enclosures. -
Page 16: Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install an hour meter. -
Page 17: Checking/Adding Fuel
Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be • Remove the fuel cap. handled with care. Never fill the tank when the • Fill the tank. engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not Do not overfill. -
Page 18: Lubrication
Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points. Grease: Oil: • front caster wheel axles • operator presence / parking brake handle pivot • front caster wheel pivots • ground speed control lever pivots • ground speed control shaft pivot •... -
Page 19: Servicing The Mower Blades
Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES • Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. • To remove blade for sharpening, use a wood block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting bolt (Figure 10). -
Page 20: Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use the tractor or mower only when the engine is may eventually require that service be performed to stopped and the parking brake engaged. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting The Mower Deck
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Mower drive belt slips 1. Clutch is out of adjustment. 1. See PTO CLutch Adjustment Section. or fails to drive. 2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. 2. Clean as required. 3. -
Page 22: Deck Leveling Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut. Make sure tire pressure is correct as speci- fied in Checking Tire Pressure. To achieve proper mower levelling, perform Side-To-Side Leveling and Front-To-Back Leveling Adjustment procedures, in order, as follows. -
Page 23: Belt Removal And Replacement
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Drive Belt: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove the mower deck shield. 3. Push idler pulley arm (A, Figure 15) towards the front of the machine to relieve belt tension. Remove belt from idler pulley (B) and PTO pulley (C). -
Page 24: Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER LOCATION ADJUSTMENT The control levers can be adjusted in two ways to pro- vide a comfortable working range when operating the machine at the average mowing speed. Adjust both the lever height and lever position at the same time to obtain the most comfortable working posi- tion Adjusting the Lever Height:... -
Page 25: Pto Clutch Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 19. Adjust PTO Clutch Window Adjustment Nut C. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) Feeler Gauge Figure 18. PTO Clutch Adjustment Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown) Adjustment Nut WARNING PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only break-in period and then after every 100 hours of opera- with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on... -
Page 26: Battery Charging
Replacement parts are available from your authorized Additional copies of this manual are available, as well as dealer. Always use genuine Simplicity Service Parts. fully illustrated parts lists. These manuals show all of the product’s components in exploded views (3D illustrations... -
Page 27: Lawn Care
Lawn Care & Mowing Information GENERAL INFORMATION • Types of Grass, Climate and Conditions • How and When to Water, Fertilize & Aerate Proper mowing is an important part of maintaining your • How High to Mow the Grass lawn in the best possible condition. A healthy and well •... -
Page 28: Lawn Care & Mowing Information
Lawn Care & Mowing Information HOW HIGH TO Cut less than MOW THE GRASS Often cutting height is a Optimal matter of personal prefer- cutting point ence. Typically, you should at less than mow the grass when it is is 1/3 from top between three and five of grass blade... -
Page 29: When And How Often To Mow
Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: l Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. -
Page 30: Mowing Methods
Lawn Care & Mowing Information MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting, or side-discharging, disperses fine clip- pings evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses use this method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenly over the lawn. - Page 31 Lawn Care & Mowing Information TIPS On Dealing With Clippings • Reduce the evaporation of water from your lawn. • Provide a cushioning layer to reduce lawn wear. Clippings are beneficial to your lawn. A common mis- • Moderate soil temperature. conception about clippings is that they automatically •...
- Page 32 Lawn Care & Mowing Information SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON MOWING PROBLEMS Streaking Streaking Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left behind the mower. Streaking is usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance. CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades...
- Page 33 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Uneven Cutting Uneven Cutting Uneven cutting is waviness or smooth troughs in the lawn surface. Uneven cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment. CAUSE SOLUTION Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck correctly Blades are dull or worn Sharpen or replace the blades Blades are damaged...
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Page 34: International Symbols
Common International Symbols PTO Clutch Choke Fast (Throttle) Parking Brake Slow (Throttle) Brake Throttle Mower Cutting Fuel Height Adjustment Headlights Technical Manuals Additional Technical Literature Available Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, (and as part of our product support commitment, we maintain a stock of printed operators manuals going back many years!) Parts Manuals Fully illustrated parts manuals are also available —...