Simplicity 1692971 manual

O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL S PECIAL E DI T ION R EGENT “TEAM” T RACTORS Vikings Regent Tractor Badgers Regent Tractor Mfg. No. 1692957 Mfg. No. 1692967 Steelers Regent Tractor Hawkeyes Regent Tractor Mfg. No. 1692959 Mfg. No. 1692969 Panthers Regent Tractor Wolverines Regent Tractor Mfg. No. 1692961 Mfg. No. 1692971 Chiefs Regent Tractor Spartans [...]

Trim Installation Face Mask installation: 1. Position the face mask onto the unit with the hook in the middle grille slot, and line up with the holes on the outside of the side panels (note that the front of the face mask must be in the “V” position for proper fit.) 2. Insert one Carriage Bolt through each of the two mounting holes at the rear [...]

Decal 81 Paint Information Tractor Description Mfg. No. Vikings Regent Tractor 1692957 Steelers Regent Tractor 1692959 Panthers Regent Tractor 1692961 Chiefs Regent Tractor 1692963 Colts Regent Tractor 1692965 Badgers Regent Tractor 1692967 Hawkeyes Regent Tractor 1692969 Wolverines Regent Tractor 1692971 Spartans Regent Tractor 1692973 Nittany Lio[...]

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Table Of Contents TRACTOR & MOWER IDENTIFICATION.. .................. .2 SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 3 DECALS.. ...................................................................... .5 FEATURES & CONTROLS ........................................... 6 Controls - Hydro Models.. ..................[...]

Tractor & Mower Identification IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Record your model name/number, tractor and mower deck manufacturer numbers and engine serial number in the space provided for easy reference. Tractor M/N (Manufactureh Number) SIN (Serial Number) l The Tractor I.D. tag is located on the left-side, of the frame, as shown below. Mower Deck M/N[...]

Safety Rules A Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mow- ina deck is caDable of amoutatina hands and feet and throwina obiects. The triangle a in text signi- fies important [...]

Safety Rules 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 chil- dren will remain where you last saw them. l Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. l Be alert and[...]

Safety Decals GENERAL 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 safe[...]

Features & Controls CONTROLS - HYDRO MODEL 4. Steering Wheel 3. Engine Throttle Control :. Parking Brake Knob I. Ignition Key/Switch 3. Headlight Switch r. PTO (Electric Clutch) Switch 3. Mower Height Adjustment Lever i. Brake Pedal I. Forward Direction Pedal I. Rear Direction Pedal Figure 2. Tractor & Mower Controls - Hydra Model CONTROLS [...]

Operation GENERAL SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Before first time operation, drive in an open area without mowing, to become accustomed to the unit. Be sure to Your tractor is equipped with a seat switch safety sys- read all information in the Safety and Operation sections tern. Check the seat switch operation every fall and before attempting to operate [...]

Operation II I. I / - Figure 4. Mower Deck - Right Side A. Clip C. Height Adjustment Lever B. Pin 84 Clip Figure 5. Mower Deck - Left Side A. Rod 6. Pin & Clip C. Lever MOWER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL A WARNING Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower. NOTE: Perform mower [...]

Operation CHECKS BEFORE STARTING 1. Make sure you have proper wheel or counterweights installed if required. See Slope Operation in the Safety Rules section. Make sure any slopes are with- in required limits. 2. Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for instructions and oil recommendations. 3. M[...]

Operation 4. On hydro model, release the parking brake by depressing the brake pedal (A, figure Et), then press down on either pedal (I or J, figure 2) for the desired direction and speed of travel. On gear model, fully depress clutch/brake pedal (A, figure 8) to release the parking brake and disengage the clutch. Use the gear selector (I, figure 3[...]

GENERAL For the first use of the mower, choose a smooth level area. Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly. The size and type of area to be mowed determines the best mowing pattern to use. Obstructions such as trees, fences and buildings must also be considered. Where possible, make one or two passes in a counterclockwise direction around th[...]

Mowing Patterns & lips l Change the mowing pattern each time. l If mulching baffles are removed, the original deflector must be in operating position for safe side-discharge mowing. How Much Grass To Cut Off Removing too much grass height in one cutting may result in an unsatisfactory cut: wind rowing, clumping, or uneven dispersal of clippings[...]

Normal Care SCHEDULE 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 you can install the optional hour meter. * [...]

NormalCare CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE Front tire pressure should be 12 - 15 psi (82 - 103 kPa). Rear tire pressure should be 10 - 12 psi (56 - 82 kPa). CHECKING FUEL FILTER The fuel filter is located in fuel line between fuel tank and carburetor. If filter is dirty or clogged, replace as follows. Place a container below filter to catch spilled gasoline[...]

Normal Care TRANSAXLE - HYDRO MODELS The hydro transaxle is a sealed unit. The transaxle is filled with oil and does not require any further lubrication unless a service overhaul is performed BATTERY MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid 1. Raise the seat by tilting it forward to gain access to the battery. A WARNING Be careful when handling the b[...]

NormalCare SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES A WARNING For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. For your personal safety, blade mounting cap- screws must each be installed with a hex washer and spring washer, then securely tightened. Torque blade m[...]

Storage A WARNING Never store the tractor, 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 and careless [...]

GENERAL This section of the manual provides troubleshooting and repair instructions for the more common and easily cor- rected problems. For other problems, it is recommended that you contact your dealer. A WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and the parking brake engaged. Alw[...]

Tractor will not move with transmission in forward or reverse position. 1. Brake is not fully released. See Brake Adjustments. 2. Transmission release lever (hydro models) not fully in drive position. See Pushing The Tractor By Hand. TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER Mower cut is uneven. 1. Tractor tires not inflated equally or properly. See Normal Care. 2[...]

Troubleshooting & Repair 6. Charae the batten/ until fullv charoed (i.e. until the 6. Connect the second cable negative (-) to other post specific gravity ofihe electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60” F). The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged, but not over charged, is to measure th[...]

Troubleshooting & Repair THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES TO TO MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Figure 17. Battery Jump Starting Diagram Adjustments ‘igure 18. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Lever s L I F b /. Nut B. Spring BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Fully depress brake pedal and lock parking brake. SEAT ADJUSTMENT 3. See figure 19. [...]

Adjustments View is from right side of tractor with rear wheel removed. Figure 20. Neutral Adjustment - Hydro Model A. Nut C. Cam Slot B. Neutral Adjustment Rod D. Stop Pin NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT - HYDRO If the tractor creeps forward or backward with the engine running and both travel pedals released, perform the fol- lowing adjustment: 1. Raise the re[...]

Adjustments when the front pedal edge is i/4” above the frame (pedal fully depressed). If it is not, loosen nut (A, figure 21), read- just pedal as necessary, then retighten nut. NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT - GEAR If the tractor creeps forward or backward with the gear selector in the neutral gate and the engine running, per- form the following adjustment[...]

Adjustments Measurement should be equal or within l/g” higher at front tips Figure 27. Front-to-Back Adjustment Nut A. Outside Nut C. Adjustment Nut B. Eccentric Nut Figure 26. Leveling the Mower Deck Front-to-Back 5. See figure 25. Loosen the outside nut (A) and taptite screw (C), then turn the eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower the left side o[...]

Belt Replacement Figure 29. Drive Belt Routing - Hydro Models A. Engine Pulley C. Idler Pulley B. Transmission Pulley Figure 28. PTO (Electric Clutch) Assembly A. PTO C. Washer B. Sleeve D. Capscrew A CAUTION To avoid damaging belts, do not pry belts over pulleys. TRACTOR DRNE BELT 1. Park the tractor on a level surface. Disengage the PTO, turn off[...]

Specifications ENGINE 14 HP Briggs & Stratton Make: Model &Type: Horsepcwer: Cylinder: Bore & Stroke: Displacement: Construction: Electrical: Governor: Oil Capacity: Ignition: Charging: Air Cleaner: Fuel Tank: Muffler Starter: Briggs & Stratton - 4 cycle air cooled See engine I.D. plate 14 HP 0 3800 rpm (Eng. Mfg’s. Rating) 1 hori[...]

Parts & Accessories Replacement Parts Tractor Drive Belt-Hydro Models Tractor Drive Belt-Gear Models Drive Belt - Mower Ignition Key Headlight Bulb Mower Blade (22-l/4”) Mower Blade (16-l/8”) Battery Fuel Filter Interlock Switch - PTO Interlock Switch - Seat Interlock Switch - Foot pedals - Switch, Black (normally open) - Switch, Gray (norm[...]

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS 28[...]