Simplicity LC-9 manual

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TM OPERA T OR’S MANUAL 1822408 5/2000 TP 100-7009-00-SL-D The Stallion Zero-T urn Riding Mower Model: ZT2354 mowers are built by Ferris Industries, a Simplicity company . Ferris Industries 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 TM[...]

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1 W ARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer , birth defects, or other reproductive harm. T able of Contents Identification Numbers .......................................2 Safety Rules & Information ................................3 Features & Controls ........................[...]

2 IDENTIFICA TION T AG LOCA TIONS Identification Numbers When contacting your Authorized Dealer for replacement parts, service, or information YOU MUST HA VE THESE NUMBERS. IDENTIFICA TION NUMBERS Record your model name/number , unit and mower deck manufacturer numbers and engine serial number in the space provided for easy reference. • The T rac[...]

3 Read these safety rules and follow them closely . Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of con- trol 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. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warn[...]

4 Safety Rules & Information CHILDREN T ragic 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 chil- dren will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsib[...]

5 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 operate this equipment safely and[...]

6 Features & Controls of the Zero T urn Rider 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. T o learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPER[...]

7 Features & Controls D. Parking Brake Handle The parking brake is applied by pulling UP on the park- ing brake handle until it locks over-center . T o release the parking brake, push the handle DOWN. E. PTO (Power T ake Off) Switch The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower . Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage. F [...]

Operating the Zero T urn Rider 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 t[...]

W ARNING If you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the FEA TURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. ST ARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting in the operator ’s seat, engage the park- i[...]

10 Operating the Zero T urn Rider ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the Zero T urn rider are responsive , and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider ’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming familiar with how the unit a[...]

11 ADV ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row Zero T urn Y our Zero T urn Rider ’s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and Y -turn before starting a new row . For example, to execute a right end-of row Zero T urn: 1. Slow down at the end of the row . 2. Move the LEFT grou[...]

12 Operating the Zero T urn Rider MOWER DECK REMOV AL & INST ALLA TION Removing the Mower Deck NOTE: Perform mower removal on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor . 1. Push the deck lift pedal forward until it locks in the “TRANSPORT” position and remove the height adjustment pin. 2. Place two, 2” x 4” blocks (B, Figure 10) un[...]

13 Operating the Zero T urn Rider Installing the Mower Deck NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur- face such as a concrete floor . 1. Slide the mower under the tractor . 2. Install the bar mount pins (C, Figure 12) to secure the pusher bars (A, Figure 12) to the mower . 3. Place two, 2” x 4” blocks (B, Figure 10) under the outsi[...]

14 Operating the Zero T urn Rider ST ORAGE T emporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember , the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal h[...]

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Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower . Y ou will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter . See Before Before Every Every Every Spring [...]

CHECKING / ADDING FUEL T o add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (see A, Figure 2). 2. Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manu- al for specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4. Repeat same process for opposite tank. FUEL FIL TER The fuel [...]

LUBRICA TION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 16 through 22 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles • motion control pivots • suspension a-arms • rear deck mounts • deck lift pivots • deck lift foot pedal • front pivot frame • mower arbors Use grease fittings when present. [...]

19 Regular Maintenance Figure 19. Suspension Lubrication T op & Bottom, Left & Right Figure 20. Rear Control Pivot Lubrication Figure 22. Front Pivot Frame Lubrication (Front location shown, rear grease fitting located through clearance hole in brake cover panel.) Figure 21. Lift Pivot Lubrication[...]

20 Regular Maintenance BA TTER Y MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid 1. Raise the seat plate to access battery . 2. Remove the rubber strap and battery box cover . 3. Remove the battery filler cap (A, Figure 23). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water . 4. Reinstall the filler cap. 5. Reinstall the the batt[...]

21 SER VICING THE MOWER BLADES 1. Remove mower from the rider . 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. T o remove blade for sharpening, use a wood block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting cap- screw (Figure 24). 4. Use a fil[...]

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23 T roubleshooting Adjustments & Service TROUBLESHOOTING 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 remed[...]

24 Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. T urn valve(s) clockwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below . 4. Brake is not fully released. 4. See authorized service [...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service SEA T ADJUSTMENT See Figure 27. The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever forward, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into posi- tion. GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The control levers can be adjusted in two ways. The alignment of the control levers [...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service P ARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key , and engage the parking brake. 2. Remove both control covers. 3. Locate the upper brake spring (A, Figure 30). 4. With the parking brake engaged, measure the com- pressed spring length. The spr[...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service PT O CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 50 hour break-in period and then after every 250 hours of operation. Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a new clutch has been installed. 1. Remove key from ignition switch and disc[...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL, than it may be neces- sary to adjust the control linkage. NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor . 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off[...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service MOWER ADJUSTMENTS Gauge Wheels The mower gauge wheels can be placed in two posi- tions depending on the height of cut. When using higher cutting heights, set the wheels in the lower position. When using lower cutting heights, set the wheels in the upper position. T o adjust: 1. Remove the hair pin clip (A,[...]

30 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service FRONT Figure 40. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. Pump Drive Belt E. Idler Pulley (Ribbed) B. Crankshaft Pulley F . Idler Pulley (Smooth) C. Pump Pulley G. Idler Arm D. Spring(s) H. Spring Anchor Bolt(s) A E B C C F D H E G F MOWER BEL T REPLACEMENT PTO Belt Replacement 1. Park the tractor on a [...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service C A A D B Figure 43. Mower Deck A. Capscrew B. Right-hand Arbor Cover C. Spring D. Left-hand Arbor Cover Arbor Drive Belt Replacement NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace- ment parts. 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PTO, turn of f the [...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BA 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 dead ba[...]

33 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service To Starter Switch Starting V ehicle Battery T o Gr ound To Starter Switch Dischar ged V ehicle Battery Engine Block THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGA TIVE GROUND VEHICLES MAKE CERT AIN VEHICLES DO NO T T OUCH Jumper Cab le Jumper Cab le W ARNING Any procedure other than the preceding could result in: (1) personal i[...]

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Lawn Care & Mowing Information TYPES OF GRASS, CLIMA TE AND CONDITIONS A variety of grasses are commonly grown in household lawns, but two main groups known as cool-season grasses (varieties of bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue), and warm-season grasses (typically bermuda, buffalo grass, and zoysia varieties) are the most common. The cool-season [...]

LC-2 Lawn Care & Mowing Information HO W HIGH T O MO W THE GRASS Often cutting height is a matter of personal prefer- ence. Typically, you should mow the grass when it is is between three and five inches high. The proper cutting height range for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors, including the type of grass, the amount of rainfal[...]

LC-3 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Where possible, make one or two passes around the outside of the area discharging the grass INTO the lawn to keep the cut grass off fences and walks. WHEN AND HO W OFTEN T O MO W The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these [...]

LC-4 Lawn Care & Mowing Information MO WING METHODS Proper Br oadcast Mowing Broadcasting, or side-discharging, disperses fine clip- pings evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses use this method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenly over the lawn. ENGINE SPEED & GROUND S[...]

LC-5 Lawn Care & Mowing Information TIPS On Dealing With Clippings Clippings are beneficial to your lawn. A common mis- conception about clippings is that they automatically lead to thatch—this is untrue. Short clippings produced by broadcasting and clippings produced by mulching methods actually contribute to a healthy lawn because they: •[...]

LC-6 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Stepped Cutting Stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left in the lawn surface. Stepped cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment, or damage to mower blades. CAUSE SOLUTION Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck correctly Tires are not properly inflated Check and inflate[...]

LC-7 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Stingers Stingers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behind the mower. Stingers are usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance. CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp or are nicked Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades Engine speed is too slow Always mow at full[...]

LC-8 Common International Symbols T echnical Manuals Additional T echnical Literature A vailab le Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, (and as part of our product support commitment, we maintain a stock of printed operators manuals going back many years!) Parts Manuals Fully illustrated parts manuals are also available [...]

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