Simplicity Derby Stallion ZT2561 manual

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 1822576 Rev. 11/2001 TP 100-7011-03-SL-D Stallion Zero-T urn Riding Mower Model: ZT2561 mowers are b uilt by F err is Industries, a Simplicity company . Ferris Industries 5375 Nor th Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 TM TM[...]

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W ARNING Engine exhaust fr om 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 & Inf ormation ................................3 Features & Controls ........................[...]

IDENTIFICA TION T A G LOCA TIONS Identification Numbers When contacting y our A uthorized Dealer for replacement par ts, service , or inf ormation Y OU MUST HA VE THESE NUMBERS. IDENTIFICA TION NUMBERS Record your model name , unit and mower dec k serial numbers and engine serial number in the space provid- ed f or easy reference . • The T ractor[...]

Read these saf ety r ules and f ollow them closely . F ailure to obey these rules could result in loss of con- trol of unit, se vere personal injury or death to you, or bystanders , or damage to proper ty or equipment. This mowing dec k is capab le of amputating hands and feet and thr o wing objects. The triangle in te xt signifies impor tant cauti[...]

4 Safety Rules & Information CHILDREN T ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aler t to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity . Ne ver assume that chil- dren will remain where you last sa w them. • K eep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another respo[...]

5 SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to pro- vide you with the saf ety and reliability you would e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor power equipment manuf acturing. Although reading this manual and the saf ety instructions it contains will provide y ou with the necessar y basic knowledge to operate this equipment sa[...]

Features & Controls of the Zero T urn Rider CONTR OL FUNCTIONS The inf or mation below briefly descr ibes the function of individual controls. Star ting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of se veral controls applied in specific sequences . T o lear n what combination and sequence of controls to use f or various tasks see t[...]

Features & Controls SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with saf ety inter lock s witches and other saf ety devices . These saf ety systems are present f or your saf ety , do not attempt to bypass saf ety switch- es, and ne v er tamper with safety de vices. Check their operation regularly . Operational SAFETY Checks Y our unit is equi[...]

Operating the Zero T urn Rider GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Bef ore first time operation: • Be sure to read all inf or mation in the Safety and Operation sections bef ore attempting to operate this tractor and mow er . • Become f amiliar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustome[...]

W ARNING If you do not under stand 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. ST AR TING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting in the operator ’ s seat, engage the [...]

Operating the Zero T urn Rider ZER O TURN DRIVING PRA CTICE The le ver controls of the Zero T ur n rider are responsiv e , and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider ’ s forw ard, rev erse, and tur ning mov ements will take some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming f amiliar with how th[...]

AD V ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Ro w Zero T urn Y our Zero T ur n Rider ’ s unique ability to tur n in place allows y ou to tur n around at the end of a cutting row rather than ha ving to stop and Y -turn before star ting a new ro w . F or example , to ex ecute a r ight end-of row Zero T ur n: 1. Slow down at the end of the row . 2. Move t[...]

Operating the Zero T urn Rider ST ORA GE T emporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember , the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so ne ver store the unit indoors or in any 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 anim[...]

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Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The f ollowing schedule should be f ollowed f or nor mal care of your rider and mow er . Y ou will need to keep a record of your oper ating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter . See Before Before Every Every Every S[...]

CHECKING / ADDING FUEL T o add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (see A, Figure 2). 2. Fill the tank. Do not ov erfill. Lea ve appro ximately 1 ” of room in the tank f or fuel expansion. Refer to y our engine manual f or specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4. Repeat same process for opposite tank. FUEL FIL TER The [...]

Oil: • control handle pivots • floor plate hinge • discharge chute hinge Generally , all moving metal par ts should be oiled where contact is made with other par ts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulle ys. Remember to wipe fit- tings and surf aces clean both before and after lubri- cation. 16 LUBRICA TION Lubricate the unit at the follo w[...]

17 Regular Maintenance A B TIGHTEN Figure 17. Balancing The Blade Figure 18. Installing The Blade A. Blade Bolt B. Flat W asher Nail SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES 1. Blades should be shar p and free of nic ks and dents. If not, shar pen blades as described in f ollowing steps. 2. T o remove b lade f or shar pening, use a 1 ” wrench on the flats of[...]

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T roubleshooting Adjustments & Service 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 ser vice be performed to allow it to continue oper ating properly . The troubleshooting guide belo w lists the most common problems , their causes a[...]

Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Engine runs, b ut rider will 1. Hydraulic release valv e(s) 1. T urn valv e(s) clockwise to close . not drive. in “ open ” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Dr ive Belt Replacement. 3. Dr ive belt slips . 3. See problem and cause below . 4. Brake is not fully released. 4. See authorized [...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service SEA T ADJUSTMENT See Figure 19. The seat can be adjusted f orward and back. Mov e the lev er forward, position the seat as desired, and release the le ver to loc k the seat into posi- tion. GR OUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The control le vers can be adjusted in two w ays . The alignment of the contro[...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service P ARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PTO , stop the engine, bloc k the front wheels, remo ve the ignition k ey , and engage the parking brake . 2. Remove both control co vers . 3. Locate the upper brake spring (A, Figure 22). 4. With the par king brake engaged, measure the com- pressed spring length.[...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service PT O CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PT O clutch adjustment after the initial 50 hour break-in period and then after ev er y 250 hours of opera- tion. Also perform the follo wing procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a ne w clutch has been installed. 1. Remove k ey from ignition s witch[...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the tractor “ creeps ” while the ground speed control le vers are loc ked in NEUTRAL, than it ma y be neces- sar y to adjust the control linkage. NO TE: P erf or m this adjustment on a hard, lev el surf ace such as a concrete floor . 1. Disengage the PTO , engage the par king brak[...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 29) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable betw een 1-3/4 ” (4.4cm) and 5 ” (12.7cm) in 1/4 ” (.64cm) increments. Depress the deck lift f oot pedal (B, Figure 29), placing the majority of the force on [...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , tur n off the engine, and remov e the ignition ke y . 2. Remove the hardw are fastening the PT O clutch to the rubber anchor pad. 3. Remove the hairpin clip [...]

T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service B A TTER Y SER VICE Checking Battery V oltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat- ter y . When engine is off, the v oltmeter shows batter y voltage , which should be 12 volts . When engine is run- ning, the voltmeter sho ws voltage of charging circuit which nor mally is 13 to 14 v olts. [...]

28 To Starter Switch Starting V ehicle Battery T o Ground To Starter Switch Dischar g ed 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 pr ocedure other than the preceding could result in: (1) personal injury caused by electr olyte squirting out[...]

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 vailable 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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