Simplicity 11HP - Manual (Page 7)

RIDER & MOWER IDENTIFICATION............................2
SAFETY RULES ............................................................3
SAFETY DECALS .........................................................5
FEATURES & CONTROLS ...........................................6
Rider Features & Controls ....................................................6
Engine Compartment............................................................7
Safety Interlock System ........................................................8
OPERATION ..................................................................9
General .................................................................................9
Mower Removal & Installation ..............................................9
Operating The Mower .........................................................10
Checks Before Starting.......................................................10
Clutch/Brake Pedal Operation ............................................11
Starting The Engine ............................................................11
Selecting Ground Speed & Engine Speed .........................11
Stopping the Rider .............................................................12
Neutral Safety Checks ........................................................12
Pushing the Rider by Hand ................................................12
MOWING PATTERN & TIPS .......................................13
NORMAL CARE ..........................................................15
Schedule.............................................................................15
Raising the Seat Deck ........................................................15
Checking/Adding Gasoline .................................................15
Checking Tire Pressure ......................................................15
Checking the Fuel Filter......................................................15
Lubrication ..........................................................................16
Battery Maintenance...........................................................17
Checking the Battery Fluid ..............................................17
Cleaning the Battery and Cables .....................................17
Servicing the Mower Blades ...............................................17
STORAGE ...................................................................19
Temporary Storage.............................................................19
Long Term Storage.............................................................19
Starting After Long Term Storage.......................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR...............................21
General ...............................................................................21
Troubleshooting The Rider ................................................21
Troubleshooting The Mower ...............................................22
Checking the Battery ..........................................................22
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery ..........................................................22
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery ...............................................23
ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................25
Seat Adjustment .................................................................25
Brake Adjustment ..............................................................25
Steering Gear Adjustment ..................................................26
Steering Wheel Adjustment ................................................26
Mower Adjustments ............................................................26
BELT REPLACEMENT................................................29
Rider Drive Belt..................................................................29
Mower Belt - 30” ................................................................29
Mower Belt - 34” ................................................................29
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................30
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .....................................31
PARTS & ACCESSORIES ..........................................32
Common Replacement Parts..............................................32
Maintenance Items .............................................................32
Optional Accessories ..........................................................32
TECHNICAL MANUALS.............................................32
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NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen
from the operating position.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemi-
cals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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