Simplicity Broadmoor 1600 Series - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

TRACTOR & MOWER IDENTIFICATION .....................2
SAFETY RULES............................................................3
DECALS.........................................................................5
FEATURES & CONTROLS ...........................................6
Tractor Controls....................................................................6
Tractor & Mower Features....................................................7
Engine Compartment............................................................8
14 & 16 HP Briggs & Stratton............................................8
14 & 15 HP Kohler............................................................8
Safety Interlock System........................................................9
OPERATION................................................................10
General...............................................................................10
Mower Installation..............................................................10
Mower Removal..................................................................11
Operating The Mower.........................................................11
Checks Before Starting.......................................................11
Clutch/Brake Pedal Operation............................................12
Starting The Engine............................................................12
Selecting Ground Speed & Engine Speed .........................12
Stopping the Tractor...........................................................13
Pushing the Tractor by Hand .............................................14
MOWING PATTERN & TIPS .......................................15
NORMAL CARE ..........................................................17
Schedule.............................................................................17
Raising the Hood ...............................................................17
Checking/Adding Gasoline .................................................17
Checking Tire Pressure......................................................17
Checking the Fuel Filter......................................................17
Lubrication..........................................................................18
Lubricating the Tractor.....................................................18
Lubricating the Mower .....................................................19
Battery Maintenance...........................................................20
Checking Battery Fluid.....................................................20
Cleaning the Battery and Cables.....................................20
Servicing the Mower Blades...............................................20
STORAGE ...................................................................21
Temporary Storage.............................................................21
Long Term Storage.............................................................21
Starting After Storage.........................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR...............................23
General...............................................................................23
Troubleshooting The Tractor ..............................................23
Troubleshooting The Mower...............................................24
Checking the Battery ..........................................................24
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery..........................................................24
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery...............................................24
ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................27
Seat Adjustment .................................................................27
Brake Adjustment - Gear Models........................................27
Brake Adjustment - Hydro Models......................................27
Neutral Adjustment - Gear Models .....................................28
PTO (Electric Clutch) Adjustment.......................................28
Steering Gear Adjustment ..................................................28
Steering Wheel Adjustment................................................28
Mower Adjustments............................................................29
Leveling the Mower .........................................................29
Blade Brake Adjustment..................................................29
BELT REPLACEMENT................................................30
Tractor Drive Belt - Gear Model..........................................30
Tractor Drive Belt - Hydro Model........................................31
Mower Belt-To-PTO Belt.....................................................32
Mower Arbor Belt - 44” Deck ..............................................33
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................34
PARTS & ACCESSORIES ..........................................36
Common Replacement Parts..............................................36
Maintenance Items .............................................................37
Optional Accessories..........................................................37
Technical Literature............................................................37
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .....................................38
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NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen
from the operating position.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemi-
cals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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