General Information Thank you for purchasing this quality-built SIMPLICITY riding mower. 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.
OPERATOR SAFETY Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and gar- den equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsi- ble for your safety and that of those around you.
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OPERATOR SAFETY Slope Operation You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on too steep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or where you don’t have adequate traction can cause you to lose control or roll over. A good rule of thumb is to not operate on any slope you cannot back up (in 2-wheel drive mode).
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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.
OPERATOR SAFETY 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. Op- (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in eration on all slopes requires extra caution.
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OPERATOR SAFETY 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.
OPERATOR SAFETY Decal Locations Ignition Switch Positions Danger, Main Panel Part No. 1722806 Part No. 1734879 DANGER Amputation and Thrown Objects Hazard To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown debris, stay clear of deck edge and discharge. Do not mow without deflector or entire grass catcher in place.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS Tractor Controls Figure 1 Tractor Controls Headlights Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle for- The light switch turns the tractor headlights on and off. ward to increase engine speed and back to decrease en- gine speed.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Mower Height of Cut Adjustment Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) The cutting height adjustment knob controls the mower The Reverse Mowing Option allows for mowing (or use of cutting height. The cutting height is infinitely adjustable other PTO driven attachments) while traveling in reverse. between 1.0”...
FEATURES AND CONTROLS Parking Brake Function Cruise Control Applying the Parking Brake - See Figure 2. To lock the TO ENGAGE: parking brake, release the ground speed pedals (A), fully 1. Pull up on the cruise control knob (D, Figure 2). depress the brake pedal (B), pull UP on the parking brake 2.
OPERATION Adding Fuel Safety Interlock System Tests This unit is equipped with safety interlock WARNING switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your safety: Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never and explosive.
OPERATION Mowing WARNING 1. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level using Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. the mower lift lever. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause 2. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is nausea, fainting or death.
OPERATION Pushing the Tractor by Hand 1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off. 2. Push the lever approximately 2.3/8” (6 cm) to release the transmission (B, Figure 3). 3. The tractor can now be pushed by hand. DO NOT TOW TRACTOR Towing the unit will cause transmission dam- Figure 4.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Chart TRACTOR AND MOWER ENGINE Every 8 Hours or Daily First 5 Hours Check safety interlock system Change engine oil - see engine manual Clean debris off tractor and mower deck Every 8 Hours or Daily Clean debris from engine compartment Check engine oil level - see engine manual Every 25 Hours or Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually *...
MAINTENANCE Battery Maintenance Battery Charging WARNING WARNING When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and Keep open flames and sparks away from reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the battery; the gasses coming from it are the positive terminal can be shorted to the highly explosive.
MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Storage While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil. See Engine Manual. WARNING Before starting the unit after it has been stored: Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed, poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can travel to •...
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting the Tractor PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY Brake pedal not depressed. Fully depress brake pedal. PTO (electric clutch) switch is in Place in OFF position. ON position. Cruise control engaged. Move knob to NEUTRAL/OFF position. Out of fuel. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank. Engine flooded.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting the Tractor (Continued) PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY Internal brake worn. See authorized dealer. Brake will not hold. Steering linkage is loose. See authorized dealer. Improper tire inflation. See Check Tire Pressure section. Tractor steers hard or handles poorly. Front wheel spindle bearings See authorized dealer.
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CALIFORNIA, U.S. EPA, AND BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS Effective November 2008 The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model •...
SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE MOWER Width of Cut 38” (96,5 cm) 19.5 HP* Briggs & Stratton Number of Blades Base Deck Platform Side Discharge Model 310000, Extended Life Series™ Cutting Height 1.0-4.0 in. (2,5-10,2 cm) Horsepower 19.5 HP @ 3500 +/- 100 rpm Cutting Positions Infinite Displacement...
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