Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Related Manuals for Simplicity ZT3500B2448
Summary of Contents for Simplicity ZT3500B2448
- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ZT3500 Series Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No. Description 5900506 ZT3500B2448, Simplicity ZT3500Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48” Mower 5900521 ZT3500B2748, Simplicity ZT3500Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48” Mower 5103068 Rev E...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Simplicity product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Simplicity brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Simplicity product will provide many years of dependable service.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Operator Safety ..........2 Safety Rules and Information .........2 Safety Decals ............8 Safety Interlock System ..........9 Features & Controls ......... 10 Identification Numbers ..........10 Control Functions and Locations ......10 Operation ............12 General ..............12 Checks Before Starting .........12 Checking Tire Pressures ........13 Seat Adjustment ............13 Mowing Height Adjustment ........13... -
Page 4: Operator Safety
Operator Safety Safety Rules and Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself. - Page 5 Operator Safety Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a 5.4 foot rise over a 20 foot length (15 degrees).
- Page 6 Operator Safety Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard. Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.
- Page 7 Operator Safety 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 8: Slope Operation
Operator Safety 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. leaves, grass or combustible materials. - Page 9 Operator Safety Service and Maintenance 11. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme 12. Park machine on level ground. Never allow care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable untrained personnel to service machine.
-
Page 10: Safety Decals
Operator Safety Safety Decals Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and follow all the safety decals. WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, ordere replacement decals from your local dealer. -
Page 11: Safety Interlock System
Operator Safety Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words Amputation - Hand in Blade The alert symbol is used to identity safety information Amputation - Foot in Blade about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal Thrown Objects word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury. -
Page 12: Features & Controls
Features and Controls Features and Controls Control Locations and Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing Identification Numbers require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence Product Identification Tag of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. -
Page 13: Seat Adjustment Lever
Features and Controls Choke Seat Adjustment Lever Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull towards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the the knob UP to close the choke. -
Page 14: Operation
Operation Operation WARNING General Operating Safety Never operate on slopes greater than 15°. Before first time operation: Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope. Use extra caution when operating on • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher. -
Page 15: Checking Tire Pressures
Operation Check Tire Pressures Tire Pressure Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and Front 25 psi (1,72 bar) maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. -
Page 16: Starting The Engine
Operation Pushing the Rider By Hand Starting the Engine NOTICE WARNING If you do not understand how a specific control DO NOT TOW RIDER functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the Towing the units will cause transmission FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. damage. -
Page 17: Zero Turn Driving Practice
Operation Zero Turn Driving Practice Smooth Travel The lever controls of The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, and the Zero Turn rider are learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s responsive. forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. - Page 18 Operation Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward allow one lever to gradually return To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one ground back toward neutral. Repeat several times. speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously.
-
Page 19: Mowing
Operation Mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see Starting The Engine). 3. -
Page 20: Mowing Methods
Operation 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: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. -
Page 21: Attaching A Trailer
Operation Proper Mulching Attaching A Trailer Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and recuts The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than clippings into tiny particles and which then blows them 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sized down INTO the lawn. -
Page 22: Storage
Operation 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, poorly Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, vapor could travel to any ignition source. -
Page 23: Regular Maintenance
Maintenance Regular 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. UNIT MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before Each Use... -
Page 24: Checking/Adding Fuel
Maintenance Engine Maintenance Checking / Adding Fuel Refer to the engine owner’s manual for all engine To add fuel: maintenance procedures and recommendations. 1. Remove the fuel cap. 2. Fill the tank to about 1-1/2” (3,81 cm) of the bottom of WARNING the filler neck. -
Page 25: Lubrication
Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 20 through 23 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot blocks • mower deck spindles • mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present. -
Page 26: Check / Fill Transmission Oil
Maintenance Check / Fill Transmission Oil Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil. 1. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. Locate the transmission oil reservoirs (A, Figure 24) located on the seat support plate. The oil should be up to the “FULL COLD”... -
Page 27: Servicing The Mower Blades
Maintenance Servicing The Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blade CAUTION Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. 1. To remove the mower blade, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft and remove the mower blade mounting bolt with a 15/16”... - Page 28 Maintenance Sharpening the Mower Blade CAUTION Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. • Always wear gloves when handling the mower blades. • Always wear safety eye protection when grinding. 1. Sharpen the mower blades with grinder, hand file, or Figure 29. Sharpening the Mower Blade electric blade sharpener.
-
Page 29: Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment
Maintenance Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. The alignment of the control levers, the placement of the levers (how close the ends are to one another) and the height of the levers can be adjusted. To Adjust the Handle Alignment Loosen the mount bolts (A, Figure 32) and pivot the lever(s) (B) to align with each other. -
Page 30: Parking Brake Adjustment
Maintenance Parking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key from the ignition. 2. Raise the seat plate to gain access to the parking brake components. 3. Measure the distance from the top of the brake spring rod (C, Figure 34) to the top of the lock nut (D) on both sides of the unit. -
Page 31: Return To Neutral Adjustment
Maintenance 3. Lock the jam nut (A) against the ball joint when neutral is Return-to-Neutral Adjustment achieved. To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return, 4. Pull the ground speed control lever rearward and release perform the following steps. to check position again. -
Page 32: Deck Rod Timing Adjustment
Maintenance Deck Rod Timing Adjustment 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. Check the tire for proper inflation level. See Checking Tire Pressures. 2. -
Page 33: Mower Belt Replacement
Maintenance CAUTION Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling blades or working near blades. 7. See Figure 40. Position the outside mower blades so they face front-to-back. 8. Measure the front tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground. - Page 34 Maintenance Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 1. Park the machine on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. 7” 2.
-
Page 35: Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement
Maintenance Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 5. Remove the old belt and replace it with the new one. Make sure the V-side of the belt runs in the grooves of 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a the crankshaft pulley and the transmission pulleys (B &... -
Page 36: Battery Maintenance
Maintenance Battery Maintenance NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery. Battery Charging A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see your dealer. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and eventually require that service be performed to allow it to the parking brake engaged. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting The Mower
Troubleshooting Rider Troubleshooting Continued. Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs, but rider will Transmission release lever(s) 1. Move the transmission release lever(s) to not drive. in “open” position. the “closed” position. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. Drive belt slips. 3. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Streaking 1. Blades are not sharp. 1. Sharpen your blades. 2. Blades are worn down too far. 2. Replace your blades. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Always mow at FULL throttle. 4. -
Page 40: Specifications
Specifications Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE: TRANSMISSIONS: HydroGear ZL-KMEF-3L7C-1KLX (LH) HydroGear ZL-GMEF-3L7B-1KLX (RH) 24 Gross HP* Briggs & Stratton ZT3100 Type Briggs & Stratton Make Hydraulic Fluid SAE 20W-50 motor oil Model 44M777-0133-G1 Speeds... - Page 41 Notes...
-
Page 42: Limited Warranty
ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced. Warranty service is available only through SIMPLICITY Authorized Service Dealers. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate. This warranty only covers defects in materials or workmanship. -
Page 43: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations
California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control Warranty Statement September 2012 Your Warranty Rights And Obligations The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are pleased Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model Year 2012--2013 ... - Page 44 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...