Simplicity ZT2148T 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
Features & Controls ............................................8

Control Functions....................................................8
Safety Interlock System ..........................................9

Operating the Tractor ........................................10

General .................................................................10
Checks Before Starting .........................................10
Starting the Engine ...............................................11
Stopping the Rider ................................................11
Mowing..................................................................11
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................11
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................12
Storage..................................................................14
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................14

Regular Maintenance ........................................15

Maintenance Schedule .........................................15
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................15
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................16
Fuel Filter ..............................................................16
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................16
Check / Change Air FIlter .....................................16
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................16
Lubrication ............................................................17
Battery Maintenance .............................................17

Checking Battery Fluid ......................................17
Cleaning the Battery and Cables.......................17

Servicing the Mower Blades .................................18

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......19

Troubleshooting the Tractor ...................................19
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................20
Seat Adjustment....................................................21
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............21
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................21
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................22
Front Suspension Adjustment ...............................22
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................23
Blade Brake Check ...............................................23
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................24
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment.......24
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................25
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................26
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement..............27
Mower Belt Replacement......................................27
Battery Service .....................................................28

Checking the Battery Voltage ............................28
Charging A Completely Discharged Battery......28
Jump Starting with

Auxiliary (Booster) Battery .............................28

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.

TP 100-7088-03-CT-D

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.