Simplicity 2690449 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Safety Rules & Information ................................ 4
Identification Numbers ..................................... 10
Safety Decals .................................................... 11
Safety Interlock System ................................... 12
Safety Icons ...................................................... 13
Features & Controls ......................................... 14
Control Functions ..................................................14
Operation ........................................................... 16
General Operating Safety .....................................16
Checks Before Starting .........................................16
Starting the Engine ...............................................17
Stopping the Rider & Engine .................................17
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................17
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................18
Mower Removal & Installation ..............................20
Mowing ..................................................................21
Mowing Recommendations ...................................21
Mowing Methods ...................................................22
Attaching a Trailer .................................................23
Maintenance ...................................................... 24
Schedule ...............................................................24
Lubrication ............................................................25
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................26
Checking Tire Pressures .......................................27
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................27
Fuel Filter ..............................................................27
Engine Maintenance .............................................27
Check/Fill Transmission Oil ..................................28
Transmission Oil Filter Change .............................28
Battery Maintenance .............................................29
Storage .................................................................29
Battery Charging ...................................................29
Seat Adjustment ....................................................30
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............30
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................31
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................31
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................31
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................32
Suspension Adjustment ........................................33
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................34
Blade Brake Check ...............................................34
Mower Deck Leveling ............................................35
Roller Bar Leveling ................................................36
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................36
Mower Deck Washout Port ...................................37
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement ..............38
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service ...... 39
Troubleshooting the Rider .....................................39
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................40
Common Cutting Problems ...................................41
Specifications ................................................... 42
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Not for
Reproduction