Simplicity Broadmoor 2600 Series manual

OPERA T OR’S MANU AL Br oadmoor / 1600 / 2600 Series 16HP T ractors Mfg. No. Description 1693580 Broadmoor, 16HP Hydro 1693596 1615H, 16HP Hydro 1693662 Broadmoor, 16HP Hydro (Export) 1693598 2615H, 16HP Hydro 16HP V -T win T ractors Mfg. No. Description 1693592 Broadmoor, 16HP V Hydro 1693594 Broadmoor, 16HP V Hydro (Export) 1693617 1616VH, 16HP[...]

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1 T able of Contents T roubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......22 Troubleshooting the Tractor ..................................22 Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................23 Steering Wheel Adjustment ..................................24 Seat Adjustment ....................................................24 Steering Gear[...]

2 Identification Numbers 169XXXX MFG Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 U.S.A. SERIAL XXXXX Mower Deck Identification Tag Unit Identification Tag S S A A M M P P L L E E When contacting y our A uthorized Dealer f or replacement par ts, ser vice, or inf ormation Y OU MUST HA VE THESE NUMBERS. IDENTIFICA TION NUMBERS Record[...]

3 GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instruc- tions, to operate the unit (local regulations can restrict operator age). • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up [...]

4 Safety Rules Slope Operation Continued Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another respo[...]

5 Safety Rules & Information SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to op[...]

6 Features & Controls Figure 1. Tractor & Mower Controls A. Choke (Twin Cylinder Models Only) B. Throttle / Choke C. Light Switch D. Dashboard Display Lights E. PTO Switch F. Parking Brake / Cruise Control G. Ignition Switch H. Brake Pedal I. Forward Ground Speed Pedal J. Mower Height of Cut Adjust Knob K. Reverse Ground Speed Pedal L. Mowe[...]

7 G. Ignition Switch The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three positions: OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system. RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system. START Cranks the engine for starting. NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN posi- tion with the engine stopped–this drains[...]

001 6 8 Features & Controls Figure 4. Dashboard Display D ASHBO ARD DISPLA Y FUNCTIONS Refer to Figure 4. A. Headlight Indicator Light Indicates that the headlights are on. B. Low Oil Pressure Light Kohler & Vanguard models only. Indicates that the engine oil pressure is low. C. Operator Seated Light Indicates that the operator present seat[...]

9 Features & Controls SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Your unit is equipped with a sea[...]

10 GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to the unit. Operating the T ract[...]

MO WING 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. 2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). 3. Lower the mower lift lever. 4. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level. 5. Set the throttle to FULL. 6. Engage the front PTO (Mower Deck). 7. Begin mowing. See Section C for tips on mowing patterns, lawn care, and[...]

12 MO WER DECK REMO V AL & INST ALLA TION Removing the Mo wer Dec k 1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a con- crete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove the key and apply parking brake. 2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the mower height adjuster (B, Figure 6). 3. Place the mower lift lever (A, Figure 6) [...]

13 Operating the T ractor Figure 13. Removing & Installing Belt A. Idler Arm B. PTO Pulley Figure 12. Lift Arms (Viewed from underneath right side of tractor) A. Mower Lift Arm C. Flat Washer B. Tractor Lift Arm D. Safety Clip Figure 11. Mower Hitch A. Tractor Hitch Brackets B. Spring-Loaded Lever A B Installing the Mower Dec k 1. Park tractor,[...]

14 Operating the T ractor W ARNING Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and cause an explosion. Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly flammable[...]

15 Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PR OCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or yo[...]

16 CHECKING / ADDING FUEL To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (see A, Figure 15). 2. Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. CHECK / CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL The transmission oil should be checked before each us[...]

17 Regular Maintenance Figure 19. Engine Compartment -Kohler Single Cylinder Engine A. Battery D Oil Fill/Dipstick B. Oil Filter E. Fuel Filter (Not Shown C. Air Filter F. Throttle/Choke Cable D C B A E F A CCESSING THE ENGINE To gain access to the engine, unhook the rubber straps (Figure 18) and tip the hood forward. NOTE: For engine service item [...]

18 Regular Maintenance 01 Figure 21. Lubricating the Tractor LUBRICA TION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 21 through 25 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front axle pivot • front axle grease fittings • steering linkage • foot pedal • mower pivots • mower arbors • transmission idler assembly pi[...]

19 Regular Maintenance Figure 25. Mower Lubrication Points Figure 24. Arbor Lubrication Points LUBRICA TE REAR AXLES We recommend removing the rear wheels and lubricat- ing the axle shafts yearly. This prevents the wheel from seizing onto the axle shaft, making future service easier. 1. Remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire while workin[...]

20 Regular Maintenance B A TTER Y MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid Note: Does not apply to maintenance-free batteries. 1. Raise the hood to access battery. 2. Remove the battery filler cap (See Figure 28). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water. 3. Reinstall the filler cap. Cleaning the Battery and Cable[...]

21 Regular Maintenance SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES 1. Remove mower from the tractor. See Mower Installation & Removal. 2. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 3. To remove blade for sharpening, use a wood block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting cap- screw (Fig[...]

22 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TR OUBLESHOO TING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and rem[...]

23 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service Tractor Troubleshooting Cont. Engine runs, but tractor will 1. Ground speed control pedals Depress pedals. not drive. not depressed. 2. Transmission release lever Move into drive position. in “push” position. 3. Drive belt is broken. See Drive Belt Replacement. 4. Drive belt slips. See cause and re[...]

24 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT 1. Use a suitable drift to remove the roll pin at the base of the steering wheel (see Figure 32). 2. Pull down on the rubber boot to expose the two holes in the steering shaft. 3. Align the hole in the steering wheel with the appropri- ate steering shaft hole and install the r[...]

25 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service W ARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on level ground. Electric PT O Clutch Adjustment Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 50 hour break-in period and then after every 250 hours of opera- tion. Perform the following procedu[...]

26 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the wheels, and remove the ignition key. DO NOT engage the parking brake. 2. Remove the mower deck (see Mower Deck Removal). 3. Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 37) and adjust- ment nut (B). 4. With the parking brake disengaged check the b[...]

27 Leveling The Mo wer If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut. Make sure tire pressure is correct as speci- fied in Checking Tire Pressure. 1. With the mower installed, place the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front wheels straight forw[...]

28 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service Figure 41. Transmission Drive Belt Replacement A. Idler Assy. Spring D. Idler Pulleys B. PTO Clutch Plug E. Steering Arm C. Crankshaft Bolt F. Brake Rod A F E D B C Figure 42. Brake Rod A. Brake Rod C. Cotter Pin B. Brake Lever TRANSMISSION DRIVE BEL T REPLA CEMENT NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Sim[...]

29 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT 38” Mower Drive Belt Replacement NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace- ment parts. Check the back of this manual or the decal under the hood for common replacement part numbers. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the mower to install a new belt. However, for[...]

30 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. 44” & 50” PT O Belt Replacement NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace- ment parts. Check the back of this manual or the decal under the hood for common replacement part numbers. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the mower [...]

31 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service 44” & 50” Arbor Drive Belt Replacement NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace- ment parts. Check the back of this manual or the decal under the hood for common replacement part numbers. 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, tur[...]

32 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service B A TTER Y SER VICE Checking Battery V oltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat- tery. When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage, which should be 12 volts. When engine is run- ning, the voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normally is 13 to 14 volts. A dea[...]

33 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service W ARNING Any procedure other than the preceding could result in: (1) personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vents, (2) personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion, (3) damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle. Do not att[...]

34 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service HEADLIGHT REPLA CEMENT See Figure 49. 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the light bulb socket from the bezel by twist- ing it counterclockwise and pulling it out. 3. Remove and replace the light bulb with an identical bulb. 4. Reinstall the socket into the bezel. D ASHLIGHT REPLA CEMENT See Figure 50. 1. Ope[...]

35 Specifications ENGINE 14 HP & 16 HP Briggs & Stratton V anguard Make Briggs & Stratton Model Vanguard™ V-Twin Horsepower 16 HP @ 3600 rpm Displacement 29.3 Cu. in (480 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 16 amp Alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 56 Oz. w/Filter (1.7 L) 16 HP Briggs & Stratton V -T win Make Briggs & Stratt[...]

36 Replacement Parts Replacement P arts Replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer. Always use genuine Simplicity Service Parts. Snowthrower Cab 42” & 36” Single Stage Snowthrowers 42" Dozer/Snow Blade Rear Wheel Weights Tire Chains Turbo Twin Bag Grass Catcher Dump Cart Dozer Blade Gas Cans Engine Oil Touch-Up Paint G[...]

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