Simplicity ZT2354 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
Identification Numbers .......................................2
Safety Rules & Information ................................3
Features & Controls............................................6
Control Functions....................................................6
Safety Interlock System ..........................................7
Operating the Tractor..........................................8
General ...................................................................8
Checks Before Starting...........................................8
Starting the Engine .................................................9
Stopping the Rider ..................................................9
Mowing....................................................................9
Pushing the Rider by Hand.....................................9
Zero Turn Driving Practice....................................10
Mower Removal & Installation ..............................12
Storage .................................................................14
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................14
Regular Maintenance ........................................16
Maintenance Schedule .........................................16
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................16
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................17
Fuel Filter..............................................................17
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................17
Check / Change Air FIlter .....................................17
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................17
Lubrication ............................................................18
Battery Maintenance.............................................20
Checking Battery Fluid..................................20
Cleaning the Battery and Cables..................20
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................21
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......23
Troubleshooting the Tractor..................................23
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................24
Seat Adjustment....................................................25
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.............25
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................25
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................26
Suspension Height Adjustment.............................26
PTO Clutch Adjustment.........................................27
Blade Brake Check ...............................................27
Neutral Adjustment................................................28
Dampener and Return Spring Adjustment............28
Mower Adjustments...............................................29
Gauge Wheel Adjustment.............................29
Cutting Height Adjustment ............................29
Deck Roller Adjustment ................................29
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement .............30
Mower Belt Replacement......................................30
Battery Service......................................................32
Checking the Battery Voltage ...........................32
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery .......................................32
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery ............................32
Lawn Care & Mowing Information.............LC—1
International Symbols ................................LC—8
Technical Manuals ......................................LC—8
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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