Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 24HP del fabbricante Simplicity
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 24HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No. Description 5900660 ZT3000B2444, Simplicity 24HP B&S ZT3000 Zero-T ur n Rider with 44” Mower 5900662 ZT3000B2450, Simplicity 24HP B&S Z.
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Thank y ou f or purchasing this quality-b uilt product. W e’ re pleased that y ou’v e placed y our confidence in the Simplicity and Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your product will pro vide many y ears of dependab le ser vice .
1 T able of Contents Safety Rules & Inf ormation .................................2 Identification Numbers ............................................8 Saf ety Decals ..........................................................9 Saf ety Interlock System .
2 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manuf actured to meet or e xceed all industry standards for saf ety .
3 Safety Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not ha v e adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollo v er .
4 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Safety Rules & Information Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and a wa y from unv entilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged e xposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injur y or death.
GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and follo w all instructions in the manual and on the unit bef ore star ting. 2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine.
6 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety T O WED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) 1. T ow only with a machine that has a hitch designed f or towing. Do not attach tow ed equipment e xcept at the hitch point. 2. Follo w the manuf acturer’ s recommendations for weight limit f or tow ed equipment and towing on slopes.
7 Safety SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes , and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approv ed gasoline containers. 3. Nev er remo ve the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
8 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Unit ID T ag Mower ID T ag Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer f or replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these number s.
9 Safety SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to provide y ou with the saf ety and reliability you w ould e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor pow er equipment manuf acturing.
10 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Safety Interlock System NOR TH AMERICAN MODELS ONL Y : SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with saf ety interlock s witches. These saf ety systems are present f or your saf ety , do not attempt to bypass saf ety s witches , and ne v er tamper with saf ety de vices.
11 Safety CE EXPOR T SAFETY ICONS W arning: Read Operator’ s Manual. Read and understand the Operator’ s Manual before using this machine. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine is capable of thro wing objects and debris. K eep bystanders a wa y . W arning: Remove Ke y Before Servicing.
12 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Controls Ground Speed Contr ol Le vers These le vers control the g round speed of the rider . The left le ver controls the left rear driv e wheel and the right controls the r ight rear drive wheel.
13 Controls Hour Meter The hour meter measures the number of hours the ke y has been in the R UN position. Note: The hour meter will register the passage of time when the ke y is in the R UN position, e v en if the engine is not running. The hour meter has a self contained pow er source so the total hours are alwa ys visib le.
14 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation Operation GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Bef ore first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections bef ore attempting to operate this tractor and mow er . • Become familiar with all of the controls and ho w to stop the unit.
15 Operation 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.
16 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation Operation ZER O TURN DRIVING PRA CTICE The le ver controls of the Zero T urn r ider are responsive , and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’ s f orward, re v erse , and turning movements will tak e some practice .
17 Operation AD V ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Ro w Zero T urn Y our Zero T urn Rider’ s unique ability to tur n in place allows y ou to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than ha ving to stop and Y -tur n before starting a new row .
18 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation MO WER REMO V AL AND INST ALLA TION NO TE: P erf orm mower dec k installation and remov al on a hard flat surf ace such as a concrete floor . Remov al 1. Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , tur n off the ignition, remov e the k e y , and wait f or all moving par ts to stop .
19 Operation MO WING Bef ore mowing, set the cutting height as described in the T roubleshooting, Adjustments & Ser vice section. 1. Engage the par king brak e. Mak e sure the PT O s witch is disengaged and the motion control le ver is in the NEUTRAL position.
20 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation When and How Often to Mo w The time of da y and condition of the grass g reatly aff ect the results you’ll get when mo wing. F or the best results, f ollo w these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is betw een three and fiv e inches high.
21 Operation Figure 15. T railer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip A TT A CHING A TRAILER The maximum weight of a to wed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sized cle vis pin (A, Figure 15) and clip (B).
22 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PR OCEDURES The f ollowing schedule should be f ollo wed f or normal care of your rider and mower . 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 .
23 Maintenance Oil: • control handle pivots • discharge chute hinge Generally , all moving metal par ts should be oiled where contact is made with other par ts. K eep oil and grease off belts and pulle ys. Remember to wipe fittings and surf aces clean both bef ore and after lubrication.
24 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Maintenance Regular Maintenance SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES Removing the Mo wer Blade 1. See Figure 17. T o remove the mo wer b lade, wedge a wooden b lo.
25 Maintenance Figure 22. Tightening the Mo wer Blade for Installation A. Mower Blade Mounting Bolt B. Hex W asher C. Mower Blade Air Lift (Install With Points Up) D . 4 X 4 W ooden Bloc k E. Spring W asher D A B E Sharpening the Mower Blade 1. Shar pen the mower b lades with grinder , hand file , or electric blade shar pener .
26 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Maintenance CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire pressure should be check ed periodically , and maintained at the le vels sho wn in the char t. Note that these pressures ma y diff er slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires.
27 Maintenance CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FIL TER 1. W ar m the engine b y running for a f e w minutes. (Ref er to the engine operator’ s manual for oil & filter replacement instructions) 2. The oil drain hose (A, Figure 25) is located on the left side of the engine.
28 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Maintenance Regular Maintenance CHECK / FILL TRANSMISSION OIL Oil T ype: 20W-50 con v entional detergent motor oil. 1. Check the oil le v el when the unit is cold. Raise the seat plate to gain access to the transmission oil reser v oirs (A, Figure 26).
29 Maintenance W ARNING Be careful when handling the battery . A v oid spilling electrol yte. K eep flames and sparks awa y from the battery . When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST . If not done in this order , the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
30 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting 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 e ventually require that service be perf or med to allow it to contin ue operating properly .
31 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release le v er(s) 1. Move le v er(s) f orward to “drive” position. not drive. in “free-wheel” position.
32 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting TR OUBLESHOO TING COMMON CUTTING PR OBLEMS PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Streaking. 1. Blades are not shar p . 1. Sharpen your blades . 2. Blades are worn down to f ar . 2. Replace your blades . 3.
33 T roubleshooting SEA T ADJUSTMENT The seat and ground speed control le v ers should be adjusted so that operator’ s elbows are suppor ted by the ar m rests when his/her hands are on the controls, and the ground speed control le v ers can be mov ed through their full range of motion without contacting the operator’ s legs.
34 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting Figure 32. Cutting Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin B. Deck Lift / Cutting Height Lever C. T ranspor t Release Lever B C A CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 32) controls the mower cutting height.
35 T roubleshooting SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (SELECT MODELS) The shock assemb ly can be adjusted to v ar y the amount of pre-load applied to the springs. This allows the operator to customize the ride according to operator’ s weight and operating conditions.
36 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting W ARNING T o av oid serious injury , perf orm adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and rider on level gr ound. B A C A B B B Figure 35. PT O Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty .
37 T roubleshooting MO WER DECK LEVELING P erf orm these adjustments on a flat lev el surf ace . SIDE-T O-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor . T ur n the front wheels so they are straight.
38 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting R OLLER B AR LEVELING (SELECT MODELS) The rollers on this Zero T urn unit are not intended to ride on the ground. DO NOT adjust rollers to ride on the ground. Rollers riding on the ground will damage turf and/or unit.
39 T roubleshooting HYDRA ULIC PUMP DRIVE BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. P ark the r ider on a smooth, le v el surf ace such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PTO , engage the parking brake , tur n off the engine, and remo v e the ignition ke y . 2. Remov e the PT O drive belt (see MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT f or remov al instructions).
40 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Specifications ENGINE: 24 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 44M777-0121-E1 Horsepower 24 @ 3500 rpm Displacement 34.75 Cu. in (570 cc) Electrical System 12 V olt, 16 amp. Alter nator , Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 4 US pt.
41 Notes.
MANUF ACTURING, INC . 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 P ort Washington, WI 53074-0997 www .simplicitymfg.com PRODUCTS , INC . 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA., 30253 www .snapper .com ENGINE: 24 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 44M777-0121-E1 Oil Capacity 4 US pt.
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