Simplicity 14HP manual

OPERA T OR’S MANUAL Coronet 13HP Hydro Coronet Series 1 1HP Gear Riders Mfg. No. Description 1693030 Coronet, 11HP Gear 1693032 Coronet, 11HP Gear (Export) 13HP Hydro Riders Mfg. No. Description 1693034 Coronet, 13HP Hydro 1693036 Coronet, 13HP Hydro (Export) 14HP Hydro Riders Mfg. No. Description 1693038 Coronet, 14HP Hydro 1693040 Coronet, 14HP[...]

MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 1997 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.[...]

OPERA T OR’S MANUAL 400 Series Riders Mfg. No. Description 1693042 411G, 11HP Gear 1693044 412H, 13HP Hydro 1693046 414H, 14HP Hydro Mower Decks Mfg. No. Description 1692544 30” Mower Deck 1692546 34” Mower Deck 1717740 Rev 4/97 TP-100-2064-00-CO-A[...]

AGCO-Allis Lawn & Garden Equipment 500 N. Spring Street P.O. Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA www.allislawn.com © Copyright 1997 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.[...]

OPERA T OR’S MANUAL 2400 Series Riders Mfg. No. Description 1693048 2411G, 11HP Gear 1693050 2414H, 13HP Hydro Mower Decks Mfg. No. Description 1692544 30” Mower Deck 1692546 34” Mower Deck 1717741 Rev 4/97 TP-100-2064-00-CO-M[...]

Massey Ferguson Lawn & Garden Equipment is Manufactured and Distributed by Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. 500 N. Spring Street • P.O. Box 997 • Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA www.masseylawn.com © Copyright 1997 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.[...]

RIDER & MOWER IDENTIFICATION ............................2 SAFETY RULES ............................................................3 SAFETY DECALS .........................................................5 FEATURES & CONTROLS ...........................................6 Rider Features & Controls ........................................[...]

2 Rider & Mower Identification IDENTIFICA TION NUMBERS Record your model number, manufacturer number and engine idnetification number in the space provided for easy reference. The models and manufacturer numbers covered in this manual are listed on the front cover. The rider I.D. tag is located on the left-side of the frame, in front of the rea[...]

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 instructions, to operate the unit. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). • Be sure the area i[...]

4 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. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn u[...]

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[...]

REF NAME FUNCTION A Mower Lift Lever Raises mower into transport position. B Fuel Tank 2 gal. (7.6L) see-through tank for fuel level reading. C Ignition Switch Starts and stops the engine. D Auto-Levelling Rod TM Allows mower hitch (E) to raise and lower around very tight corners while mower remains level. E Mower Hitch Quick-hitch system allows ea[...]

7 Features & Controls REF NAME FUNCTION A Fuel Tank 2 gal. (7.6L) see-through tank for fuel level reading. B Ignition Switch Starts and stops the engine. C Battery 12 volt, 340 amp battery recharged by engine alternator D Throttle/Choke Cable Controls engine speed and choke position. See engine manual for adjustment. E PTO Switch (Electric Clut[...]

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your rider is equipped with a seat switch safety system that will automatically shut the engine off when the oper- ator leaves the seat with the ground speed control lever in gear or PTO engaged. Once the engine has stopped, the electric PTO switch must be turned off after operator returns to the seat in order to start the e[...]

9 Operation GENERAL Before operating this rider for the first time, the owner should operate in an open area without mowing, to become accustomed to the unit. The left side of the mower can be used to trim close to objects. Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this rider and mower. MOWER [...]

10 CHECKS BEFORE ST ARTING 1. Make sure you have proper wheel or counterweights if required. See SLOPE OPERATION in the Safety Rules section. Make sure any slopes are within 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. Make sure all nuts,[...]

11 Operation W ARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be han- dled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL OPERA TION - HYDRO MODELS 1. See figure 10. Depressing the pedal from posit[...]

1. If you are ready to mow, lower the mower from the transport position using lever (A, figure 11) and set the mowing height using the Dial-A-Cut TM Control (E, figure 11). 2. Set the engine speed control lever (M, figure 2) for full speed. 3. Use the PTO switch (G, figure 2) to engage the PTO. 4. Release the parking brake by depressing the clutch/[...]

13 Mowing Patterns & T ips 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 count[...]

14 • If mulching baffles are removed, the original deflector must be in operating position for safe side-discharge mowing. How Much Grass T o Cut Off Removing too much grass height in one cutting may result in an unsatisfactory cut: windrowing, clumping, or uneven dispersal of clippings may result. It is best to mow when the grass is between 3”[...]

15 RAISING THE SEA T DECK To gain access to the engine compartment, simply raise the seat deck forward. CHECKING/ADDING GASOLINE Check the gas gauge/cap to be sure there is enough gasoline to complete the job. To add gasoline, remove the gas gauge/cap. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for gasol[...]

16 Normal Care *2397 LUBRICA TION Lubricate the rider and mower as shown in figures 13 - 18. When a grease gun is shown, wipe the fitting clean, apply two or three shots of lithium base automotive *2388B Figure 13. Brake Pedal Pivot Point Figure 17. Front Axle Lubrication Points Figure 16. Rider Lubrication Points - Rear Half (Gear Model Shown) Fig[...]

17 Figure 19. Battery A. Positive Battery Terminal C. Vent Tube B. Negative Battery Terminal D. Holddown Strap Figure 20. Removing The Blade Figure 21 Balancing The Blade *169 BA TTER Y MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid 1. Raise the seat deck. 2. Remove battery filler cap. Fluid must be even with split ring full mark. If not, add distilled wat[...]

18 3. To remove blade for sharpening, use wooden block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting cap- screw (figure 20). 4. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely damaged, it should be replaced. 5. Balance the blade as shown in figure 21. Center the blade’s hole on a nail lub[...]

19 Storage TEMPORAR Y STORAGE (30 Days Or Less) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the rider 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 rider in any structure used for human or animal habitation. Here is a checklist [...]

20 11. Transport the rider to a suitable, dry, indoor location. If the rider is to be stored 6 months or longer, block the rider up off the wheels to relieve weight and also to keep the tires off a damp floor. Protect tires from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. ST ARTING AFTER LONG TERM ST ORAGE Before starting the rider after it has been sto[...]

21 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. Locate the problem that best describes the trouble that you have encountered. Check the possible causes one at a time, in the order that they [...]

22 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER Mower will not raise. 1. Lift cable not properly attached or damaged. Attach or repair. Mower cut is uneven. 1. Mower not leveled properly. See Mower Adjustment. 2. Rider tires not inflated equally or properly. See Normal Care. Mower cut is rough looking. 1. Engine speed too slow. Set to full speed. 2. Ground speed too [...]

23 6. Charge the battery until fully charged (i.e. until the specific gravity of the 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 the specific gravity of a cell once per hour. The battery is fully charged when the[...]

24 T roubleshooting & Repair THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGA TIVE GROUND VEHICLES MAKE CERT AIN VEHICLES DO NOT T OUCH To Starter Switch To Starter Switch Jumper Cable Jumper Cable Discharged Vehicle Battery Starting Vehicle Battery Engine Block To Ground **1582 Figure 23. Battery Jump Starting Diagram[...]

25 SEA T ADJUSTMENT Use the lever to adjust the seat forward or rearward for best rider comfort. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment - Gear Models 1. Place the transmission in gear and release the park- ing brake. 2. Move the brake lever (B) forward. There should be a 1/8" gap between the lever (B) and the stop (C) as shown in figure 24. 3. To a[...]

26 Figure 30. Steering Gear Adjustment *2401 W ARNING Mower blades are sharp. Turn the mower drive belt to rotate blades into position or wear protec- tive gloves to protect against injury. STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the steering gear can be reindexed to the steering shaft. 1. See figure 30. Loosen [...]

27 Adjustments Figure 32. Dash Controls (shown with steering wheel removed) A. Mower Lift Lever D. Clutch/Brake Pedal B. Parking Brake Knob E. Dial-A-Cut TM Control C. Ground Speed Lever F. Steering Shaft *2394 6. See figure 31. On left side of mower, make sure eccentric nut is in correct position as shown. Loosen outside nut (A) and rotate eccentr[...]

Front-T o-Back Levelling 1. Make sure mower is level side-to-side and that rear rollers are on the ground. 2. Position blade(s) front-to-back. Measure the distance from the ground to front tip of blade(s), and from ground to rear tip of blade(s). On 30” mower, the front tip should be level to 1/8” (3 mm) higher than rear tip. On 34” mower, th[...]

Figure 36. Mower Belt Replacement - 34” A. Idler Pulley Arm D. Capscrews B. Idler Pulley E. Arbor Cover C. PTO Pulley RIDER DRIVE BEL T Replacement of the riderdrive belt requires removal of the transmission and carrier frame. Should the drive belt ever fail, contact your dealer for replacement. MOWER BEL T - 30” See figure 35. 1. Mower does no[...]

ENGINE 1 1 HP I/C — Briggs & Stratton Horsepower 10.5 HP @ 3600 rpm Cylinders 1 Bore 3.44 In. (87 mm) Stroke 3.06 In. (77 mm) Displacement 28.4 Cu. In. (465 cc) Construction Cast Iron Sleeves, Aluminum Crankcase Electrical 12 Volt, 3 Amp D.C. Unregulated Battery: System 200 Cold Cranking Amps, 23 min. Reserve Capacity Ignition Electronic, Sol[...]

31 Specifications DIMENSIONS Rider Overall Length 61 In. (155 cm) Overall Width - w/30 mower 38.5 In. (97.8 cm) - w/34 mower 45.5 In. (115.6 cm) - at rear wheels 33 In. (83.8 cm) Height at - steering wheel 41 In. (104.1 cm) - seat back 35 In. (88.9 cm) - engine cover 28 In. (71.1 cm) Wheel Base 43 In. (109.2 cm) Weight (approx.) - 8.5 HP w/30”mow[...]

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