General Information; Identifying Your Unit; Product Identification Tag Decal; Operator Safety - Simplicity Cobalt Series Operator's Manual

General Information

Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Simplicity Zero-
Turn Riding Mower. We're pleased that you've placed your
confidence in the Simplicity brand. When operated and
maintained according to the manuals, your Simplicity product
will provide many years of dependable service.
The manuals contain safety information to make you aware
of the hazards and risks associated with the unit and how to
avoid them. This Zero-Turn Riding Mower was designed to
be used as described in operator's manual and operated by
trained professionals for finish cutting of established lawns
and is not intended for any other purpose. It is important that
you read and understand the instructions thoroughly before
attempting to start or operate this equipment. Save these
original instructions for future reference.
The images in this document are representative, and
are meant to complement the instructional copy they
accompany. Your unit may vary from the images
displayed. LEFT and RIGHT are as seen from the operator's
position.
SIMPLICITY is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power
Products Group, LLC
Simplicity Manufacturing Inc.
PO Box 702
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0702
1-800-837-6836
simplicitymfg.com

Identifying Your Unit

The following products are covered by this manual:
5901597 and 5901748
The product identification tag (A, Figure 1) can be found in
the location shown.
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Product Identification Tag Decal

Product Model Number:
Product Serial Number:
Engine Model-Type Number:
Engine Code/Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Purchase Location:
When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement
parts, service, or information you MUST have these
numbers.
Record your model name/number, manufacturer's
identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the
space provided for easy access. These numbers can be
found in the locations shown.
The Illustrated Parts List for this machine can be downloaded
from simplicitymfg.com. Please provide model and serial
number when ordering replacement parts.

Operator Safety

California Proposition 65

WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including
gasoline, engine exhaust, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer and carbon monoxide, which
is known to the State of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Operating Safely

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.
The safety alert triangle (
cautions or warnings which must be followed.
) in text signifies important
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