Simplicity 5022285 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Table of Contents
Safety Rules & Information ................................2
Identification Numbers .......................................7
Safety Decals .......................................................8
Safety Interlock System......................................9
Features & Controls..........................................10
Control Functions..................................................10
Operation ...........................................................12
General Operating Safety .....................................12
Checks Before Starting.........................................12
Starting the Engine ...............................................13
Stopping the Rider ................................................13
Mowing..................................................................13
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................13
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................14
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar ..................................16
Attaching a Trailer .................................................17
Storage..................................................................17
Regular Maintenance ........................................18
Maintenance Schedule .........................................18
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................19
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................19
Fuel Filter..............................................................19
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................19
Lubrication ............................................................20
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................21
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change...................................21
Battery Maintenance.............................................21
Cleaning the Battery and Cables.......................21
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................22
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......23
Troubleshooting the Rider.....................................23
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................24
Seat Adjustment....................................................25
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.............25
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................25
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................26
Battery Charging...................................................26
Rear Suspension Adjustment ...............................27
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................28
Blade Brake Check............................................28
Return to Neutral Adjustment ...............................29
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................29
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................30
Foot Pedal Adjustment..........................................30
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................31
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement..............32
Mower Belt Replacement......................................33
Specifications ....................................................34
Lawn Care & Mowing Information ...............LC-1
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all
safety and operating instructions in this manual
before attempting to set-up and operate your
machine.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and / or
bystanders, and risk of equipment and property
damage. The triangle in the text signifies
important cautions or warnings which must be
followed.