Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 2690444 del fabbricante Simplicity
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL Citation Series 5100723 Re vision B Re v . Date: 04/2009 TP 100-7292-B-CI-S 21HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No. Description 2690444 Simplicity 21HP Citation Zero-T urn Rider with 48” Mow er 23HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg.
Thank y ou f or purchasing this quality-b uilt Simplicity product. W e’ re pleased that y ou’v e placed y our confidence in the Simplicity brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Simplicity product will provide man y y ears of dependab le service.
T able of Contents Safety Rules & Inf ormation ................................2 Identification Numbers .....................................11 Safety Decals .....................................................12 Safety Icons & Interloc k System.
2 www .simplicitymfg.com Safety Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of la wn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manuf actured to meet or e xceed all industry standards for saf ety . Do not operate this machine unless y ou hav e been trained.
3 Safety 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 . Y ou should not operate on a slope greater than a 5.
4 www .simplicitymfg.com Safety Roll Bar Use K eep the roll bar in the raised position and f asten the seat belt. There is no roll ov er protection when the roll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mo wer tips (it is saf er to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.
5 Safety Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and aw a y from un v entilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers . The engine emits poisonous carbon mono xide gas and prolonged e xposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injur y or death.
6 www .simplicitymfg.com Safety Read these saf ety rules and follo w them closely . F ailure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, se v ere personal injur y or death to y ou, or bystanders , or damage to proper ty or equipment. This mowing dec k is capab le of amputating hands and f eet and thr o wing objects.
7 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 towed equipment e xcept at the hitch point. 2. Follow the man uf acturer’ s recommendations for weight limit f or to wed equipment and to wing on slopes.
8 www .simplicitymfg.com Safety Safety Rules and Information SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers . 3. Nev er remov e the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
9 Safety Safety Rules & Information ROLL B AR INSTRUCTIONS F or models equipped with f actory-installed Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). OPERA TIONAL W ARNINGS • Always use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the raised position. • Nev er use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the down position.
10 www .simplicitymfg.com Safety INSPECT BUCKLE & LA TCH INSPECT WEBBING Safety Rules & Information W ARNING Failure to pr operl y inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death.
Safety Identification Numbers Identification Numbers S S A A M M P P L L E E When contacting y our authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information y ou MUST have these number s. Record your part number , serial number and engine serial numbers in the space provided f or easy access .
12 www .simplicitymfg.com Safety SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to provide y ou with the saf ety and reliability y ou would e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor pow er equipment manuf acturing.
13 Safety Safety Icons & Interlock System SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with saf ety interlock s witches . These saf ety systems are present f or y our saf ety , do not attempt to bypass saf ety switches, and ne ver tamper with saf ety de vices.
14 www .simplicitymfg.com Controls CONTR OL FUNCTIONS The inf ormation below briefly descr ibes the function of individual controls. Star ting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of se v er al controls applied in specific sequences.
15 Controls Features & Controls Choke Close the choke f or cold star ting. Open the choke once the engine star ts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push to knob DO WN to open the choke . PT O (Po wer T ake Off) Switch The PT O s witch engages and disengages the mo wer .
16 www .simplicitymfg.com 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 mo wer . • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.
17 Operation W ARNING If you do not under stand ho w a specific control functions, or have not yet thor oughly 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.
18 www .simplicitymfg.com Operation Operation ZER O TURN DRIVING PRA CTICE The le v er controls of the Zero T ur n rider are responsiv e, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’ s f orw ard, re v erse, and turning movements will tak e some practice .
19 Operation AD V ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Ro w Zer o T urn Y our Zero T ur n Rider’ s unique ability to tur n in place allows y ou to turn around at the end of a cutting row r ather than having to stop and Y -tur n before starting a new row .
20 www .simplicitymfg.com Operation Operation Figure 9. Raise & Lower the Roll Bar A. Hair Pin Clip B. Retainer Pin C. Roll Bar D . Rubber Stop RAISE & LO WER THE R OLL B AR T o lower the r oll bar: 1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 9) out of the retainer pins (B).
21 Operation 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. Make sure the PT O s witch is disengaged and the motion control le v er is in the NEUTRAL position.
22 www .simplicitymfg.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. For the best results, f ollo w these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and fiv e inches high.
23 Operation Proper Mulc hing Mulching consists of a mower dec k which cuts and recuts clippings into tiny par ticles and which then blo ws them down INT O the lawn.
24 www .simplicitymfg.com Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The f ollowing schedule should be f ollowed 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 .
25 Maintenance Tire Pressure F ront 25 psi (1,72 bar) Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) Figure 14. Checking Tire Pressure CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire pressure should be check ed periodically , and maintained at the le v els shown in the chart. Note that these pressures ma y diff er slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires .
26 www .simplicitymfg.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance LUBRICA TION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 16 through 19 as well as the f ollo wing lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yok es • deck lift piv ot b loc ks • mower dec k spindles • mower dec k idler arm Use grease fittings when present.
27 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 21. Battery Compar tment A. Positive (+) Cab le & T erminal B. Negative (-) Cable & T erminal C. Reser v oir Mounting Hard ware D . Hydraulic Oil Reser v oir E. Hydraulic Oil Filter W ARNING Be careful when handling the battery .
28 www .simplicitymfg.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 23. Balancing The Blade Figure 24. 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 nicks and dents. If not, shar pen blades as described in the f ollowing steps .
29 T roubleshooting TR OUBLESHOO TING While nor mal care and regular maintenance will e xtend the lif e of y our equipment, prolonged or constant use ma y e v entually require that ser vice be perf ormed to allow it to continue operating properly . The troubleshooting guide belo w lists the most common problems , their causes and remedies.
30 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valv e(s) 1. T ur n valv e(s) clockwise to close . not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken.
31 T roubleshooting TR OUBLESHOO TING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Streaking. 1. Blades are not shar p. 1. Sharpen your blades . 2. Blades are wor n down to f ar . 2. Replace your b lades . 3. Engine speed is too slow . 3. Alwa ys mow at full throttle.
32 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service SEA T ADJUSTMENT See Figure 25. The seat can be adjusted f orward and back. Move the le v er to wards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the le v er to lock the seat into position.
33 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 28. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment Nut P ARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PTO , engage the par king brak e, stop the engine and remov e the ignition k e y .
34 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT The shock assemb ly can be adjusted in two w a ys to allow the operator to customiz e the ride according to operator’ s weight and/or operating conditions.
35 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service W ARNING T o av oid serious injur y , perf orm adjustments only with engine stopped, key remo ved and tractor on level gr ound. B A C A B B B Figure 30. PT O Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty .
36 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 32. Neutral Spring Return Adjustment A. Clevis B. Jam Nut C. Neutral Return Rod RETURN-T O-NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT T o deter mine if it is necessar y to adjust the neutral return, perform the follo wing steps.
37 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service MO WING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 34) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable betw een 1-3/4” (4,4 cm) and 5” (12,7 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm) increments.
38 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT 1. Park machine on a flat, le v el surf ace. Disengage the PT O , stop the engine and engage the par king brak e. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).
39 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service HYDRA ULIC PUMP DRIVE BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, le v el surf ace such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , turn off the engine, and remov e the ignition ke y .
40 www .simplicitymfg.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 42. Mower PT O Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PTO Drive Belt C. Spring-loaded Idler Pulley D . Stationar y Idler Pulley B A Figure 41. Mower PT O Belt A. Idler Arm B.
41 Specifications NO TE: Specifications are correct at time of pr inting and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE: 21 HP Briggs Make Briggs & Stratton Model 385777 Horsepower 21 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 38 Cu. in (628 cc) Electrical System 12 V olt, 16 amp.
MANUF A CTURING, INC . 500 N Spring Street / PO Bo x 997 P ort Washington, WI 53074-0997 www .simplicitymfg.com ENGINE: 21 HP Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 385777 Oil Capacity 3.6 US pt. (1.7 L) w/ Filter 23 HP Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 386777 Oil Capacity 3.
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