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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual ZT2000 Series Zero Turn Rider Mfg. No. Description 7800579 ZT27460, 27HP Simplicity Zero-Turn Rider with 46” Mower Manual No. 7104238 (Rev ‘B’, 6/14/2010)
- Page 2 Thank You for purchasing this quality-built SIMPLICITY mower. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the SIMPLICITY brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your SIMPLICITY mower will provide many years of dependable service.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Operator Safety...............4 Adjustments and Service ..........22 Features & Controls ............12 Seat Adjustments............22 Control Functions ............12 Ground Speed Lever Adjustment........22 Operation ..............14 Speed Balancing Adjustment ..........22 General Operating Safety ..........14 Cutting Height Adjustment..........23 Checks Before Starting ...........14 Mower Removal and Installation ........23 Starting the Engine ............15 PTO Clutch Adjustment ..........25 Stopping the Rider &... -
Page 4: Operator Safety
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. Do not operate this machine unless you have familiarized yourself with it. - 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 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length (10 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 WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons.
- Page 8 Operator Safety Preparation Operation (Continued From Previous Page) 1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. Keep clear of 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such discharge opening at all times. as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could 2.
- Page 9 Operator Safety Towing Maintenance 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for (Continued From Previous Column) towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the 6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running engine. hitch point. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and 2.
- Page 10 Operator Safety Safety and Instruction Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional with the safety and reliability you would expect from an messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
- Page 11 Operator Safety Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety; do not attempt to 7104227 bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. 7104226 Check their operation regularly. Decal, Ground Speed Decal, Ground Speed Lever, LH...
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Page 12: Features & Controls
Features and Controls Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. Ground Speed Levers Engine Speed Control These levers control the ground speed and direction of the... - Page 13 Features and Controls Ignition Switch Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it has three positions: Mower Cutting Height Adjustment Switch Stops the engine and shuts off the The mower cutting height is adjustable from 1-1/2” to 3-3/4”. electrical system.
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Page 14: Operation
Operation General Operating Safety Checks Before Starting Before first time operation: • Check that the crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick (A, Figure 1 - located under engine cover). See the engine • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation owner’s manual for instructions and oil recommendations. -
Page 15: Starting The Engine
Operation Starting the Engine Pushing the Rider by Hand NOTE: The engine on this unit is equipped with an Electronic 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock the Fuel Management (EFM) system, and does not require choking. ground speed levers into their START/PARK positions, turn the ignition OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving 1. -
Page 16: Zero Turn Driving Practice
Operation Zero Turn Smooth Travel Driving Practice The ground speed levers of the zero turn rider are The ground speed levers of the zero turn rider are responsive, responsive . and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some The BEST method of practice. - Page 17 Operation Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward allow one lever to gradually return back To turn in place, “zero turn,” gradually move one ground speed toward neutral. Repeat several times. lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously.
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Page 18: Attaching A Trailer
Operation Attaching a Trailer The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 9) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Chart RIDER AND MOWER ENGINE Every 8 Hours or Daily First 5 Hours Check safety interlock system Change engine oil Clean debris off rider and mower deck Every 8 Hours or Daily Clean debris from engine compartment Check engine oil level Check transmission oil levels Every 25 Hours or Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually *... -
Page 20: Check Tire Pressures
Maintenance Check Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life. -
Page 21: Mower Deck Washout Port
Maintenance Mower Deck Washout Port WARNING The washout port allows you to connect a typical garden hose Before running the mower, make sure the hose is properly to the trim side (L.H.) of the mower deck to remove grass and connected and does not come into cotact with the blades. -
Page 22: Adjustments And Service
Adjustments and Service Figure 14. Ground Speed Lever Adjustments Speed Balancing Adjustment If the rider drifts to the right or left when the ground speed Figure 13. Seat Adjustment levers are in the maximum forward position, the top speed of each of these levers can be balanced. -
Page 23: Cutting Height Adjustment
Adjustments and Service Cutting Height Adjustment Mower Removal and Installation The cutting height adjustment switch controls the mower NOTE: Perform mower installation and removal on a hard flat cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2” surface such as a concrete floor. (3,8 cm) and 3-3/4”... - Page 24 Adjustments and Service Installation 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock the ground speed levers into their START/PARK positions, turn off the ignition, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest position. See “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.
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Page 25: Pto Clutch Adjustment
Adjustments and Service Figure 20. Adjust PTO Clutch WARNING Figure 19. PTO Clutch Adjustment To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and rider on level ground. PTO Clutch Adjustment Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour break- in period and then after every 250 hours of operation. -
Page 26: Mower Deck Leveling
Adjustments and Service Figure 21. Orient Blades Side-to-Side Figure 22. Measure Blade Tips to Ground Mower Deck Leveling Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface. Be sure to check and adjust tire pressures before leveling the mower deck. Side-To-Side Leveling 1. -
Page 27: Roller Bar Leveling
Adjustments and Service Front Suspension Adjustment The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the amount of pre- load applied to the springs. This allows the operator to cus- tomize the ride according to operator’s weight and operating conditions. Less Pre-Load: •... -
Page 28: Servicing The Mower Blades
Adjustments and Service Servicing the Mower Blades 1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal”). 2. See Figure 28. To remove blade for sharpening, use a block of wood to prevent blade rotation while loosening the hardware. 3. Remove the bolt (C, Figure 30), blade washer (B), and blade. -
Page 29: Lubrication
Adjustments and Service Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the points shown in Figure 31, as well as the others listed in this section. Grease: • front caster wheel axles • front caster spindle bosses • front axle center pivot • mower blade spindles * •... -
Page 30: Battery Maintenance
Adjustments and Service Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C, Figure 32). 2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny. 3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (A). -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life WARNING of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the rider or operating properly. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting The Mower
Troubleshooting Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will Transmission(s) disengaged. 1. Unlock roll release rod(s). not drive. Belt is broken. 2. See authorized service dealer. Drive belt slips. 3. See authorized service dealer. Brake is not fully released. 4. -
Page 33: Warranty
Warranty BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, L.L.C. OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the Briggs and Stratton engine* (if equipped) that is defective in material or workmanship or both. - Page 34 www.SimplicityMfg.com...
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Page 36: Specifications
Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Engine: Transmissions: 27 HP Briggs & Stratton Hydro-Gear Make Briggs & Stratton Type ZT-2800 Model 27 hp PRO Twin w/EFM Hydraulic Fluid 20W-50 Conventional Detergent Motor Oil Horsepower 27 @ 3500 rpm Speeds...
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