Simplicity 1694562 Hydro Cut 1332 manuel d'utilisation

OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 13HP W alk-Behind Mower Mfg. No. Description Simplicity Models 1694562 Hydro Cut 1332, 13HP 32” Cut W alk-Behind Mower (CE) Simplicity / Snapper / Ferris / Snapper Pro Models 5901182 HC32KA V13ECE, 13HP 32” Cut W alk-Behind Mower (CE)(2006) Simplicity / Ferris / Snapper Pro Models 5900846 HC32RDKA V13ECE, 13HP 32” Rear [...]

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1 T able of Contents Safety Rules & Inf ormation ................................2 Identification Numbers .......................................5 Safety Decals & Icons .........................................6 Features & Controls ............................................8 Control Functions ..........................................[...]

2 GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) bef ore star ting. 2. Do not put hands or f eet near or under the machine. K eep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 3. Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the instructions, to operate this machine . 4. Clear the ar[...]

3 Safety Rules and 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 . Nev er assume that children will remain where you last sa w them. 1. K eep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsib le adul[...]

Safety Rules & Information REP AIR AND MAINTENANCE T o a v oid per sonal injury or pr oper ty dama ge, use e xtreme care in handling gasoline . Gasoline is e xtremel y flammable and the v apor s are e xplosive . Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars , pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approv ed gasoline [...]

ID T ag Identification Numbers PRODUCT REFERENCE D A T A Model Description Name/Number Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased ENGINE REFERENCE D A T A Engine Make Engine Model Engine T ype/Spec Engine Code/Serial Number When contacting your authorized dealer f or replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these [...]

6 Safety Decals Decal - Main, Dashboard & Controls (Man ual Star t) P ar t No. 5049317 Decal - T ransmission Release P ar t No. 5049320 SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to provide y ou with the saf ety and reliability you would e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor power equipment manuf acturing. Although readin[...]

7 Safety Icons W arning: Read Operator’ s Manual. Read and understand the Operator’ s Man ual before using this machine. Danger: Thr own Objects. This machine is capable of thro wing objects and debris. K eep bystanders a wa y . W arning: Remove Ke y Before Servicing. Remov e the ke y and consult technical literature bef ore perf or ming repair[...]

8 Features & Controls Please take a moment and familiarize y ourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that y ou will better understand the saf ety and operating instructions pro vided in this manual. Figure 1A. Control Locations CONTR OL FUNCTIONS The inf or mation below briefly describes the function of individual con[...]

9 Features & Controls Throttle Contr ol Pulling the round choke control knob (D) out fully chok es the engine f or cold star ts. (A warm engine may not require choking.) Moving the throttle control (C) fully f orward is FULL throttle position. Alwa ys operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing. Choke Close the choke f or cold star ting. Open[...]

10 Features & Controls Ground Speed Contr ol Handles These handles control the ground speed of the mo wer . The left and right handles are tied together so you can operate either le v er to control the mower’ s ground speed. Moving a handle f orward to “F” increases the FORW ARD speed of the mower . Moving a handle back to “R” increas[...]

11 Features & Controls PT O (P o wer T ake Off) Switch The PT O Switch engages and disengages the mow er blades . T o engage the mower b lades, pull up on the s witch. T o disengage the mower b lades, push do wn on the s witch. When the PT O engagement le ver or s witch is in the Engaged position, the Engine Kill system is activ ated. P arking [...]

12 Operation W ARNING If y ou do not understand how a specific contr ol functions, or have not yet thoroughl y read the FEA TURES & CONTROLS section, do so now . Do NO T attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Bef ore first time operation: • Be su[...]

Operation OPERA TING ON A SLOPE While it is not recommended, tra veling up and do wn slopes ma y be required from time to time. These guide lines are listed f or your saf ety . T ra veling Up a Slope Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will probably f ar exceed an y other machine you ma y ha ve operated, caution should be obser v ed. •[...]

14 Operation ST ORA GE T emporar y Storage (30 Da ys Or Less) Remember , the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so ne ver store the unit indoors or in an y other area where fuel vapor could tr av el to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also to xic if inhaled, so nev er store the unit in any structure used f or human or animal habitation. [...]

15 Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PR OCEDURES The f ollowing schedule should be f ollowed f or normal care of your unit. Y ou will need to keep a record of y our operating time. Deter mining operating time is easily accomplished b y multiplying the time it takes to do one job b y the number of times y ou’ve done the job , or y ou [...]

16 Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL T o add fuel: • Remov e the fuel cap . • Fill the tank. • Do not ov erfill. Leav e appro ximately 1” of room in the tank f or fuel expansion. Ref er to your engine man ual f or specific fuel recommendations. • Install and hand tighten the fuel cap . FUEL FIL TER The fuel filter is located in t[...]

17 Regular Maintenance LUBRICA TION Lubricate the unit at the follo wing lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles • front caster wheel piv ots • ground speed control shaft piv ot Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble par ts to apply grease to mo ving par ts when grease fittings are not installed. Not all greases are comp[...]

18 Regular Maintenance SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES • Blades should be shar p and free of nic ks and dents. If not, shar pen blades as described in f ollowing steps. • T o remov e blade f or sharpening, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the b lade mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 7). • Use a file t[...]

19 T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Repair TR OUBLESHOO TING While nor mal care and regular maintenance will e xtend the lif e of your equipment, prolonged or constant use ma y ev entually require that service be performed to allow it to continue oper ating properly . The troubleshooting guide belo w lists the most common problems , their cause[...]

20 TR OUBLESHOO TING THE MO WER DECK PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Mower drive belt slips 1. Clutch is out of adjustment. 1. See PT O CLutch Adjustment Section. or fails to drive. 2. Pulleys or belt g reasy or oily . 2. Clean as required. 3. Idler pulley spring broken or not 3. Repair or replace as needed. properly attached. 4. Belt stretched or worn. 4. [...]

21 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height can be adjusted within two diff erent ranges . The High Range covers 4-1/2” - 2-1/2” (11,4 - 6,4cm) and the Low Range co vers 3-1/2” - 1-1/2” (8,9 - 3,8cm). See Figure 10 for dec k height indicator . Bef ore adjusting the cutting height, you must first determine the aver age cutting height. De[...]

22 DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT T o Level the Mower Dec k: 1. P ark machine on a flat, lev el surf ace. 2. Raise the mow er deck until it reaches the upper stop . 3. If the mow er deck is in the HIGH RANGE, place 2 x 4 bloc ks under the outside edges of the mow er deck with the 3-1/2” sides being ver tical. Place a 1/8” (3mm) thick spacer on top of[...]

23 BEL T REMO V AL AND REPLA CEMENT Mower Dec k Drive Belt: (32” model) 1. P ark machine on a flat, lev el surf ace. 2. Remov e the mow er deck shield. 3. Push the idler ar m tow ards the left-hand side of the machine to release the spring tension on the dr iv e belt. (See Figure 16) 4. Slide the drive belt o ver the edge of the idler pulle y (A)[...]

24 GR OUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER LOCA TION ADJUSTMENT The control le vers can be adjusted in tw o wa ys to provide a comf or table w orking range when operating the machine at the av erage mo wing speed. Adjust both the le ver height and le v er position at the same time to obtain the most comf or table working position Adjusting the Lever Height: 1.[...]

25 PT O CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PT O clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour break-in period and then after ev er y 100 hours of operation. Also perf or m the f ollowing procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a ne w clutch has been installed. • Remov e ke y from ignition s witch and disconnect spark plug wires to pr[...]

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