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Simplicity ZT 1644 Operator's Manual

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How to use this file...(Operators Manuals)
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Instructions for
Print Vendors (Paper Manuals)
Paper Size:
* 11 x 17
* Body—50 lbs brilliant white offset or equivalent.
* Cover—on pre-printed two-tone "Swash" stock.
P r e s s :
* Body—1-color, 2-sided
* Cover imprint —1-color, 1-sided
Bindery:
* Saddle Stitch, Face Trim
* Face Trim
C O V E R S :
* This file may contain several manuals, which differ only in their covers.
* Covers are all present at the beginning of this file.
* Back cover for a particular manual is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the front cover.
• Check the front cover for the individual part number (typically a 171xxxx number).
B O D Y :
• The body of the manual is identical, regardless of the cover used.
* REMEMBER: ODD number pages are ALWAYS right hand pages, and EVEN number are ALWAYS
left hand pages.
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* This instruction page is NOT part of the manual and must NOT be printed.
• Pages labeled with the text "THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK" are placement pages ONLY,
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  • Page 1 How to use this file...(Operators Manuals) ————————————————————————————————————————————––– Instructions for Print Vendors (Paper Manuals) Paper Size: * 11 x 17 * Body—50 lbs brilliant white offset or equivalent. * Cover—on pre-printed two-tone “Swash” stock. P r e s s : * Body—1-color, 2-sided * Cover imprint —1-color, 1-sided Bindery: * Saddle Stitch, Face Trim...
  • Page 2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
  • Page 3 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ZT 1644 Zero-Turn Rear Engine Rider 16 HP, 44” Mower Electric Start Model No. 1694862 ZT1644E 1694863 44” Mower Deck CAUTION: Before using this product, read the manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. TP 100-4195-00-ZT-UV...
  • Page 4 M A N U FA 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 2005 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules & Information....2 Pre-Operation ........5 Identification Numbers.....7 Operation.........8 Maintenance ........15 Service & Adjustments ....24 Storage ..........28 Troubleshooting ......29 Lawn Care........LC1 NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position. Visit www.simplicitymfg.com to locate a dealer, parts manuals and other information.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules & Information

    SAFETY RULES 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 triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
  • Page 7 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 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained sources of ignition. outdoors. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. 14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers. 3.

  • Page 9: Pre-Operation

    PRE-OPERATION Push Unit Off Crate Read The Operator’s Manual To push the unit off the crate: • Set both transmission release levers • Read the operator’s manual. to PUSH position by pulling the levers You should always read and follow back (levers are located under the trail- the instructions in the Operator’s er hitch).
  • Page 10 SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- messages on your rider and mower should be carefully vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment these instructions are not followed.

  • Page 11: Identification Numbers

    IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ID Tag IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Record your model name/number, unit and mower deck manufacturer numbers and engine serial number in the space provided for easy reference. PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA • The Unit I.D. tag is located on the left-side, of the Model Description Name/Number frame, as shown below.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION Right Ground Left Ground Speed Lever Speed Lever Parking Brake Choke (Closed) Throttle (Fast or Full) Throttle Seat Adjust (Slow or Idle) Cutting Height Fuel Tank Adjust START Ignition (Key) PTO (Mower) Switch Transmission Switch Release Levers Ground Speed Levers - Ground Speed Levers - DRIVE Positons PARK Positons...
  • Page 13 Mower Height of Cut Adjustment Seat Adjustment Knob To adjust cutting height, rotate the turn crank clockwise The seat can be adjusted forward and backward. Tip the to raise the mower deck and counterclockwise to lower seat forward, loosen the adjustment capscrews, slide the the mower deck.
  • Page 14 CHECKS BEFORE STARTING • Check that the crankcase oil is filled to full mark on dipstick. • Adjust the seat position and make certain you can reach all controls. • Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS For daily operation: Use only unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher.
  • Page 15 EMERGENCY STOPPING 8. Begin mowing. See DRIVING PRACTICE. 9. When finished, turn the PTO switch OFF. In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped 10. Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER AND by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this method only in emergency situations.
  • Page 16 DRIVING PRACTICE - Smooth Travel The lever controls of the BASIC DRIVING zero turn rider are WARNING: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% highly responsive. (10°). See SLOPE OPERATION in the safety section. The BEST method of Zero turn riders operate differently from other four- handling the ground wheeled vehicles.
  • Page 17 Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually To “zero turn” means to turn in place. To turn in place, return back toward neutral. Practice several times before gradually move one ground speed control lever forward mowing.
  • Page 18 MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. WARNING Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower. Removing the Mower Deck 1.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 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 observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter.
  • Page 20 Rider Maintenance Items CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT Service Interval: Before each use. CAUTION: If debris is not removed from the engine compartment and other hot surfaces, it creates a fire hazard. Before starting the unit at the beginning of the mowing session, remove any grass clippings, dirt, leaves, or other debris from the unit.
  • Page 21 LUBRICATION Service Interval: 25 hours. Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 15 through 17 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front wheel grease fittings • front wheel bushings • mower pivots • mower arbors Use grease fittings when present.
  • Page 22 CLEAN DECK & CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADES Service Interval: 25 hours or as required. WARNING For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury.
  • Page 23 CLEANING THE BATTERY AND CABLES CHECK RIDER SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid Service Interval: 200 Hours & Every Spring/Fall spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. When removing or installing battery cables, These safety systems are present for your safety.
  • Page 24 CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on level ground. Service Interval: 200 Hours. The PTO clutch is engaged and disengaged by the PTO switch. The clutch powers and brakes the mower blades. Check the PTO clutch adjustment every 200 hours of operation.
  • Page 25 Engine Maintenance Items Use oil classified API Service Class SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity: CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 10W-30 Conventional Or Synthetic Service Interval: Before each use, and every 8 hours. 5W-20, 5W-30 1. Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake to Conventional PARK.
  • Page 26 SERVICE AIR FILTER PRE-CLEANER Service Interval: 25 Hours or as required. 1. Loosen the air filter cover knob and remove the cover (A, Figure 26). Clean out any debris from around the air filter. Inspect the condition of the sealing surfaces of the air filter element (D) and filter base.
  • Page 27 REPLACE SPARK PLUG Service Interval: 200 Hours. Replacement Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC or equiv- alent Spark Plug Gap: .040” (1mm) .040" 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. 2. Clean the area around the spark plug (A, Figure 28). 3.

  • Page 28: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Figure 29. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Screws (Underside of Seat Deck) Figure 30. Control Lever Adjustment A. Jam Nut B. Carriage Bolt SEAT ADJUSTMENTS C. Forward Slot D. Mount Bolts The seat and ground speed control levers should be E.
  • Page 29 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Turn the cutting height adjustment crank (A, Figure 31) clockwise to raise the mower deck and counterclockwise to lower it. If the crank is difficult to turn, thoroughly clean and lubricate it. PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT See CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH in the Maintenance Section.
  • Page 30 MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine. Allow all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition key, then disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug. Figure 33. Measure Blade Tips to Ground If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.
  • Page 31 Starting Position Max 1/4 Turn Max 1/4 Turn to Lower the to Raise the Front of the Front of the Mower Mower Figure 36. Orient Blades Front-to-Back Front To Back Leveling If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut.

  • Page 32: Storage

    STORAGE STORAGE WARNING Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed, Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can Rules section, then perform the following steps: travel to an ignition source (such as a furnace, •...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend WARNING the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting the rider or mower only when the engine is guide below lists the most common problems, their caus- stopped and the parking brake set to PARK.
  • Page 34 Engine runs, but Transmission release levers in PUSH Move levers to DRIVE positions. rider will not positions. drive. Drive belt slips. Clean or replace belt as necessary. Belt is broken. Replace drive belt. Contact your dealer. Parking brake is not fully released. Contact your dealer.

  • Page 35: Lawn Care

    Lawn Care & Mowing Information HOW AND WHEN TO HOW TO WATER YOUR LAWN The best method of watering a lawn WATER, FERTILIZE & is to imitate a slow, soaking rain, AERATE applying about 1 inch of water. HOW TO FERTILIZE YOUR LAWN Most lawns are watered too often, but with too little water.
  • Page 36 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: G Mow when the grass is between 3”-4” (7,5-10 cm) high. G Mow with sharp blades.

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