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Dealer Setup
& Adjustment Instructions
Simplicity Citation Series Zero-Turn Riding Mowers
This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products:
Model No.
Description
5900820
Citation w/ 52" Mower Deck (CITATION 25/52)
5900821
Citation w/ 61" Mower Deck (CITATION 28/61)
5900954
Citation w/ 52" Mower Deck (CITATION 26/52)
5900522
Citation w/ 52" Mower Deck (CITATION B26/52)
5900523
Citation w/ 52" Mower Deck (CITATION KAV23/52)
5900524
Citation w/ 61" Mower Deck (CITATION B28/61)
ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:
The safety warnings provided in this guide
and in the operator's manual included with
the unit contain important information that
must be obeyed when assembling, setting-up,
operating, servicing, transporting, or storing
the unit.
These warnings are highlighted by the safety
alert triangle symbol shown above, which
signifies that an important safety message is
being provided.
You must read, understand, and follow these
warnings and instructions, and use safe shop
and work practices at all times while working
on or around this unit and all other outdoor
power equipment.
Sections and items denoted by the Setup symbol
provide the information necessary to fully
assemble, test, and prepare the units described
above for delivery to your customers.
A Quick Setup List is provided on page 2 of this
booklet to help you identify and check that the
items have been performed.
Additional information concerning functional
tests, general adjustment procedures, and the
location of normal lubrication points are included
in these instructions.
Although all required lubrication and normal
adjustments on factory-assembled components
are done at the factory, this additional
information is provided to assist you in ensuring
that each unit is delivered to the customer in
proper working order.
Citation - 52" & 61" Mower Decks
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Quick Setup List..................................................2
Uncrating ..........................................................3
Connect the Battery..............................................3
Tractor Assembly ................................................4
Ground Speed Control Lever Assembly ...........................4
Seat Assembly ..................................................................4
Roll Bar Assembly ...............................................5
Check Fluid levels ...............................................7
Check Engine Oil Level .....................................................7
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .................................................7
Check Tire Pressure .............................................7
Mower Assembly.................................................8
Check Torque - Mower Blades .........................................8
Kawasaki Models ................................................8
Briggs & Stratton Models..................................... 10
Check Deck Drive Belt ........................................ 12
Lubrication ...................................................... 14
Adding Fuel ..................................................... 15
Starting The Engine ........................................... 15
Perform Safety Checks ........................................ 16
Functional Tests .............................................................16
Safety Interlock System .................................................16
Seat Adjustment ............................................... 17
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .................. 17
Parking Brake Adjustment .................................... 17
Neutral Adjustment ............................................ 18
Return-To-Neutral Adjustment ............................... 19
Suspension Adjustment ....................................... 20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions Simplicity Citation Series Zero-Turn Riding Mowers TABLE OF CONTENTS: This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products: SETUP PROCEDURES Model No. Description Quick Setup List..........2 5900820 Citation w/ 52” Mower Deck (CITATION 25/52) Uncrating ............3... -
Page 2: Setup Procedures
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Setup Procedures Quick Setup List Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform ❏ Uncrating Remove Crate & Banding. ❏ Loosen Hydraulic Release Valves. ❏ Release Parking Brake and Roll Tractor forward off skid. ❏ Tighten Hydraulic Release Valves. -
Page 3: Uncrating
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Uncrating 1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut the crate away from the bottom skid. Remove the crate. Remove the shrink-wrap plastic. 2. Cut the nylon banding from the front of the frame and the rear bumper. -
Page 4: Tractor Assembly
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Tractor Assembly Ground Speed Control Lever Assembly There is a LEFT-HAND and a RIGHT-HAND ground speed control lever . When assembled to the control lever mount (E, Figure 4), the control lever base (F) should be pointing towards the rear of the machine as shown in Figure 4. -
Page 5: Roll Bar Assembly
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Roll Bar Assembly Loop End Snap End Assemble Retainer Pins 1. Unpack the roll bar and hardware from the box. 2. Assemble the foam ring (A, Figure 6) onto the retainer pin (B). 3. - Page 6 Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks 4. Install the top loop (A, Figure 10) onto the upright tubes (B). From the outside, install the 1/2” x 3” bolt (C) through the retainer pin assembly (D), then through the top loop and upright tube and shown in FIgure 10. Loosely install the 1/2”...
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Page 7: Check Fluid Levels
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Check Fluid Levels Check Engine Oil Level 1. Use the engine oil dipstick (A, Figure 11) to check the engine oil level. If necessary add engine oil through the crankcase oil fill (B). Check the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for oil recommendations. -
Page 8: Mower Assembly
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Check Mower Assembly Check Torque - Mower Blades WARNING Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. • Mower blades are sharp. For your personnal safety, do NOT handle mower blades with bare hands. • Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. - Page 9 Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Adjusting the Mower Deck Leveling 1. Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4” (10,2 cm) position. 2. Place 2 X 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical. See Figure 17. 3.
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Page 10: Check & Level The Mower Deck
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Check & Level the Mower Deck - 61” Mower Decks Check the Deck Lift Rod Timing 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar);... - Page 11 Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Adjusting the Mower Deck Leveling Before attempting to level the mower deck, the deck lift rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted. 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar);...
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Page 12: Briggs & Stratton Models
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks 52” Mower Deck Check Deck Drive Belt NOTICE To avoid damaging belts, do NOT pry belts over pulleys. 1. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position. 2. Remove the mower deck guards. 3. - Page 13 Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 1. Park the machine on a flat level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. 2.
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Page 14: Lubrication
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 31 through 34 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot blocks •... -
Page 15: Adding Fuel
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Adding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 35). 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. -
Page 16: Perform Safety Checks
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Perform Safety Checks SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Functional Tests WARNING This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt • Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, set the parking to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety brake, and wait for moving parts to stop before leaving devices. -
Page 17: Adjustment Procedures
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Adjustment Procedures Seat Adjustment See Figure 36. The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the seat adjustment lever (A, Figure 36) forward, position the seat as desired, and release the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat into position. -
Page 18: Neutral Adjustment
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Neutral Adjustment & Return-To-Neutral Neutral Adjustment If the machine “creeps” while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL, than it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rod. 1. Park the machine on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. -
Page 19: Return-To-Neutral Adjustment
Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks Kawasaki Models Return to Neutral Adjustment To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return, perform the following steps: 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine. 2. -
Page 20: Suspension Adjustment
The jack stands must be under the bumper. Chock the front wheels to prevent the machine from SIMPLICITY is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton rolling. Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, USA. 3. Position the jack under the cross member that ties the Briggs &...