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Simplicity 1692380 Replacement Operators Manual

Coronet series; 400 series; 2400 series gear riding; hydro riding; movie decks
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  • Page 1 • Pages labeled with the text “THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK” are placement pages ONLY, and should NOT be printed. ————————————————————————————————————————————––– If you have further questions on how to utilize this file, please contact Simplicity Technical Publications Department at (414) 284-8650.
  • Page 2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
  • Page 3 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Coronet / 400 / 2400 Series 8HP Gear Riders 13HP Hydro Riders Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description 1692380 Coronet, 8HP Gear 1692385 Coronet, 13HP Hydro 1692389 2408G, 8HP Gear 1692399 413H, 13HP Hydro 1692394 408G, 8HP Gear...
  • Page 4 M A N U F A C T U R I N G , I N C . 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 1995, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Starting After Long Term Storage........21 Engine exhaust from this product contains chemi- cals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR.......22 birth defects, or other reproductive harm. General................22 © Copyright 1996 by Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TP 100-2002-02-CO-SMA...

  • Page 6: Rider & Mower Identification

    Rider & Mower Identification IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS MODEL REFERENCE Record your model number, manufacturer number and Model Number: engine serial number in the space provided for easy ref- erence. The models and manufacturer numbers covered in this manual are listed on the front cover. The rider I.D. Manufacturer Number: tag is located on the left-side of the frame, in front of the rear tire, as shown below.

  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    Safety Rules Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of rider, 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. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
  • Page 8 Safety Rules CHILDREN running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to c) Never refuel the unit indoors. the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- •...

  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- your rider and mower should be carefully read and vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment instructions are not followed.

  • Page 10: Features & Controls

    Features & Controls RIDER FEATURES & CONTROLS *2395 Figure 2. Rider Features NAME FUNCTION Mower Lift Lever Raises mower into transport position. Fuel Tank 2 gal. (7.6L) see-through tank for fuel level reading. Ignition Switch Starts and stops the engine. Auto-Levelling Rod Allows mower hitch (E) to raise and lower around very tight corners while mower remains level.

  • Page 11: Engine Compartment

    Features & Controls ENGINE COMPARTMENT *2387 Figure 3. Engine Compartment NAME FUNCTION Fuel Tank 2 gal. (7.6L) see-through tank for fuel level reading. Ignition Switch Starts and stops the engine. Battery 12 volt, 340 amp battery recharged by engine alternator Throttle/Choke Cable Controls engine speed and choke position.

  • Page 12: Safety Interlock System

    Features & Controls SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM *2387 Your rider is equipped with a seat switch safety system that will automatically shut the engine off when the oper- ator leaves the seat with the ground speed control lever in gear or PTO engaged. Once the engine has stopped, the electric PTO switch must be turned off after operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation GENERAL WARNING Never allow passengers to ride on the unit. Before operating this rider for the first time, the owner should operate in an open area without mowing, to become accustomed to the unit. The left side of the WARNING mower can be used to trim close to objects.

  • Page 14: Operating The Mower

    Operation *2390 Figure 6. Mower Hitch A. Lever C. Rider Hitch Brackets B. Mower Hitch 2. On left-hand side of 34” mower, push idler pulley arm (A, figure 5) to relieve belt tension. On right-hand side of 30” mower, pull idler pulley arm to relieve belt tension.

  • Page 15: Clutch/Brake Pedal Operation

    Operation WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be han- dled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION - HYDRO MODELS 1.

  • Page 16: Stopping The Rider

    Operation NOTE: On hydro models, the ground speed control WARNING lever will return to neutral from forward automatically when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed. Make sure desired direction of travel is clear of objects, people and animals. On gear models, press the clutch/brake pedal (D, figure 11) down only far enough to disengage the 1.

  • Page 17: Pushing The Rider By Hand

    Operation PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND WARNING Do not tow the rider. Damage will result to the Hydro Models transmission/transaxle. 1. Engine should be off and ignition key removed. 2. Place the mower in the transport position (up) using *2511 the mower lift lever (A, figure 11).

  • Page 18: Mowing Pattern & Tips

    Mowing Patterns & Tips GENERAL • For dry conditions where grass blow-out is a problem: a. Use sharp blades. For the first use of the mower, choose a smooth level b. Raise deck so the front is even with, or 1/8” lower area.
  • Page 19 Mowing Patterns & Tips • If mulching baffles are removed, the original deflector The Best Combination must be in operating position for safe side-discharge We recommend that you experiment with the height of mowing. cut position and rider ground speed that will give you the best cut.

  • Page 20: Normal Care

    Normal Care SCHEDULE 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 the optional hour meter.

  • Page 21: Lubrication

    Normal Care LUBRICATION Lubricate the rider and mower as shown in figures 13 - grease, and wipe off excess grease. When an oil can is 18. When a grease gun is shown, wipe the fitting clean, shown, wipe the area clean, apply a few drops of oil apply two or three shots of lithium base automotive (SAE 30), then wipe up drips or spills.

  • Page 22: Battery Maintenance

    Normal Care BATTERY MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid 1. Raise the seat deck. 2. Remove battery filler cap. Fluid must be even with split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water. 3. Reinstall filler cap. WARNING Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte.
  • Page 23 Normal Care 3. To remove blade for sharpening, use wooden block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting cap- screw (figure 20). 4. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely damaged, it should be replaced.

  • Page 24: Storage

    Storage WARNING Never store the rider, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly venti- lated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and cause an explosion.

  • Page 25: Starting After Long Term Storage

    Storage 11. Transport the riderto a suitable, dry, indoor location. If 2. Install the battery if it was removed. the rider is to be stored 6 months or longer, block the 3. Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner. rider up off the wheels to relieve weight and also to 4.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting & Repair

    Troubleshooting & Repair adjustment (engine speed control). See engine manual. GENERAL 2. Carburetor adjusted incorrectly. See engine manual. WARNING 3. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or incorrectly gapped. Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual. To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the rider or mower only when the engine is Engine knocks.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting The Mower

    Troubleshooting & Repair TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive. 1. Idler pulley spring broken or not properly attached. Mower will not raise. See your dealer. 1. Lift cable not properly attached or damaged. Attach 2. Mower drive belt broken. Replace. or repair.

  • Page 28: Jump Starting With Auxiliary (Booster) Battery

    Troubleshooting & Repair 5. Connect the other end of same cable to same post WARNING marked positive (+) on booster battery. Keep open flames and sparks away from the bat- 6. Connect the second cable negative (-) to other post tery;...
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting & Repair **1582 THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES Starter Starter Switch Switch Jumper Cable Starting Discharged Vehicle Vehicle Battery Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine Block MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Figure 23. Battery Jump Starting Diagram...

  • Page 30: Adjustments

    Adjustments WARNING 2 9/16" – 2 5/8" To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and rider on level ground. SEAT ADJUSTMENT Use the lever to adjust the seat forward or rearward for best ridercomfort. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment - Gear Models *2393 1.

  • Page 31: Neutral Adjustment

    Adjustments NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT *2510 Perform the following adjustment if the rider travels for- ward or backward with the ground speed control lever positioned in the neutral gate. 1. Position the rider on flat, level ground and start the engine. 2. Position shift lever so that the rider has no forward or reverse movement.

  • Page 32: Steering Gear Adjustment

    Adjustments 1. To inspect the belt, start the engine and apply the *2425 parking brake. The drive belt should not be rotating with the parking brake applied. 2. Turn off the engine and release the parking brake. 3. See figure 29. Inspect the idler pulley plate (A) for correct position.
  • Page 33 Adjustments *2399 Figure 31. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side A. Nut B. Eccentric Nut C. Rear Rollers Side-To-Side Leveling 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front wheels straight forward. *2394 2.

  • Page 34: Blade Brake Adjustment

    Adjustments 8. When adjustment is correct, hold eccentric nut (B) *2397 and tighten nut (A) to 30 ft. lbs. Check measurement on both sides of mower. Front-To-Back Levelling 1. Make sure mower is level side-to-side and that rear rollers are on the ground. 2.

  • Page 35: Belt Replacement

    Belt Replacement *2391 CAUTION To avoid damaging belts, do not pry belts over pulleys. RIDER DRIVE BELT Replacement of the riderdrive belt requires removal of the transmission and carrier frame. Should the drive belt ever fail, contact your dealer for replacement. MOWER BELT - 30”...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE Air Cleaner Replaceable Paper with Oiled Foam Precleaner Lubrication Full Pressure Lube with Oil Filter 8.5 & 12 HP Briggs & Stratton Oil Capacity 2 Quarts (1.9 L) Horsepower 8.5 HP (6.3 Kw)
  • Page 37 Specifications Seat Molded Type with Foam Cushion and Spring Construction Front Wheels Tire Size 13 x 5.00-6 Pneumatic Inflation Pressure 10 -12 psi (68 - 82 kPa) Rear Wheels Tire Size 16 x 6.50-8 Pneumatic Inflation Pressure 10 -12 psi (82 - 103 kPa) Accessibility Seat Deck Tips Forward...

  • Page 38: Parts & Accessories

    Parts & Accessories COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE ITEMS • Simplicity Engine Oils Listed below are the more common replacement parts. Only genuine factory replacement parts will assure optimum perfor- Case of 12 qts. (Your dealer has 1 qt. cans) mance and safety. Do not attempt repairs or maintenance unless -SAE 5W-30 SF/CD (Cold Weather 30°...

  • Page 39: Technical Literature

    Parts & Accessories TECHNICAL LITERATURE Manuals are fully illustrated. All of the assemblies are shown in exploded views which show the relationship of the parts and how they go together. Important assembly notes and special torque values are included in the illustrations. Standard hardware and torque specification charts are also included.

  • Page 40: International Symbols

    International Symbols Parking Brake Fast Lights Oil Pressure Choke Slow Engine Running Operator Present Forward Switch (Seat) PTO Engaged Reverse...

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