Table Of Contents - Simplicity 1692380 Replacement Operators Manual

RIDER & MOWER IDENTIFICATION............................2
SAFETY RULES ............................................................3
SAFETY DECALS .........................................................5
FEATURES & CONTROLS ...........................................6
Rider Features & Controls ....................................................6
Engine Compartment............................................................7
Safety Interlock System ........................................................8
OPERATION ..................................................................9
General.................................................................................9
Mower Removal & Installation ..............................................9
Operating The Mower.........................................................10
Checks Before Starting.......................................................10
Clutch/Brake Pedal Operation ............................................11
Starting The Engine............................................................11
Selecting Ground Speed & Engine Speed .........................11
Stopping the Rider .............................................................12
Pushing the Rider by Hand ................................................13
MOWING PATTERN & TIPS .......................................14
NORMAL CARE ..........................................................16
Schedule.............................................................................16
Raising the Seat Deck ........................................................16
Checking/Adding Gasoline .................................................16
Checking Tire Pressure ......................................................16
Checking the Fuel Filter......................................................16
Lubrication ..........................................................................17
Battery Maintenance...........................................................18
Checking the Battery Fluid ..............................................18
Cleaning the Battery and Cables.....................................18
Servicing the Mower Blades ...............................................18
STORAGE ...................................................................20
Temporary Storage.............................................................20
Long Term Storage.............................................................20
Starting After Long Term Storage.......................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR...............................22
General...............................................................................22
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Troubleshooting The Rider ................................................22
Troubleshooting The Mower ...............................................23
Checking the Battery ..........................................................23
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery ..........................................................23
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery ...............................................24
ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................26
Seat Adjustment .................................................................26
Brake Adjustment ..............................................................26
Neutral Adjustment .............................................................27
Return-To-Neutral Adjustment - Hydro Models ..................27
Idler Pulley Adjustment - Hydro Models..............................27
Steering Gear Adjustment ..................................................28
Steering Wheel Adjustment ................................................28
Mower Adjustments ............................................................28
BELT REPLACEMENT................................................31
Rider Drive Belt..................................................................31
Mower Belt - 30" ................................................................31
Mower Belt - 34" ................................................................31
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................32
PARTS & ACCESSORIES ..........................................34
Common Replacement Parts..............................................34
Maintenance Items .............................................................34
Optional Accessories..........................................................34
Technical Literature ............................................................35
International Symbols .........................................................36
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as seen
from the operating position.
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemi-
cals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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