Simplicity 5101604 User Manual

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Operator Safety ..............................................2
Safety Rules & Information ..............................................2
Safety Decals ..................................................................11
Safety Icons & Interlock System ....................................12
Features & Controls ....................................... 13
Identification Numbers ...................................................13
Control Functions ...........................................................14
Operation.................................................... 16
General Operating Safety ................................................16
Checks Before Starting ...................................................16
Check Tire Pressures ......................................................17
Seat Adjustment .............................................................17
Pushing the Rider by Hand .............................................17
Mowing Height Adjustment ............................................18
Foot Pedal Adjustment ....................................................18
Starting the Engine .........................................................19
Stopping the Rider ..........................................................19
Zero Turn Driving Practice ..............................................20
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar ............................................22
Storage ...........................................................................22
Mowing ...........................................................................23
Mowing Recommendations ............................................23
Mowing Methods ............................................................24
Attaching a Trailer ..........................................................25
Regular Maintenance ..................................... 26
Maintenance Schedule ....................................................26
Checking/Adding Fuel .....................................................27
Fuel Filter ........................................................................27
Change Oil & Filter .........................................................27
Check Hydraulic Oil Level ...............................................28
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter ............................................28
Lubrication ......................................................................29
Servicing the Mower Blades ...........................................30
Battery Charging .............................................................32
Battery Maintenance .......................................................32
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .......................33
Speed Balancing Adjustment ..........................................33
Neutral Adjustment .........................................................34
Return-to-Neutral Adjustment ........................................34
Parking Brake Adjustment ..............................................35
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement ........................35
Suspension Adjustment ..................................................36
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment ...................................37
Deck Leveling Adjustment ..............................................38
Deck Lift Spring ..............................................................38
Mower Belt Replacement ................................................39
Troubleshooting ............................................ 40
Troubleshooting the Tractor ...........................................40
Troubleshooting the Mower ............................................41
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems .................42
Specifications .............................................. 43
Technical Manuals ........................................ 43
Slope Identification Guide................................ 44
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen
from the operating position.
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Simplicity 5101604 Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	5101604
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English