Simplicity 20HP Manuale dell'Operatore

OPERATOR’SMANUAL20HP Zero-Turn RidersMfg. No. Description2690642 Simplicity Axion, 20HP w/ 42” Mower 2690645 Snapper 150Z, 20HP w/ 42” MowerAxion / 15

9Mower Cutting Height SwitchTo increase the mower cutting height (raise the mowerdeck), press the top of the yellow cutting height switch.To decrease

10WARNINGNever allow passengers to ride on the unit.Before leaving the operator’s position for anyreason, engage the parking brake and disengagethe PT

11PUSHING THE RIDER BY HANDNOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked ona slope.1. Turn the mower blades OFF, push the ground speedcontrol lev

12DRIVING PRACTICE - BASIC DRIVINGWARNING: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6%(10°). See SLOPE OPERATION in the safety section.Zero turn riders

13ADVANCED DRIVINGExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero TurnYour zero turn rider’s unique ability to turn inplace allows you to turn around at the end of acutt

14MOWER DECK REMOVAL &INSTALLATIONNOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on ahard, level surface such as a concrete floor.Removing the Mower

15MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEThe following schedules should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower.* More often in hot (over 85° F: 3

16Rider Maintenance ItemsACCESSING THE ENGINECOMPARTMENTLift up on the back edge of the seat deck to access theengine compartment.CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RI

17Figure 16. Arbor Lubrication (3-Blade Model Shown)Figure 17. Lubricating RiderFigure 18. Lubricating RiderFigure 15. Mower LubricationLUBRICATIONSer

18CLEAN DECK & CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADESService Interval: 25 hours or as required.1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal” inthe OPERATIO

1TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety RulesGeneral Operation...2Transportation & Storage ...

19CLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLESService Interval: 100 Hours1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negativecable first (B, Figure 23).2. Remove the r

20CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH Service Interval: 200 Hours.The Power Take Off (PTO) clutch drives the mowerblades. The PTO clutch is engaged and disengag

21Figure 26. Recommended Engine Oil - Briggs & Stratton ModelsUse oil classified API Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity:10

22SERVICE AIR FILTER & PRE-CLEANER Service Interval: Pre-Cleaner: Every 25 hours or asrequired. Air Filter: Every 50 hours or as required.Replacem

231.Pre-Cleaner Air Filter1.2.2.Figure 30. Air Filter ServiceREPLACE SPARK PLUGService Interval: YearlyReplacement Spark Plug: 5066Spark Plug Gap: .03

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS24GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVERADJUSTMENTThe control levers have three adjustments:To Adjust Control Lever Height: Pull the leve

25BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Stop the unit, turn the ignition OFF, set the groundspeed levers to PARK positions, and wait for allmoving parts to stop.2. Loca

26Figure 35. Measure Blade Tips to GroundA. Mower DeckB. Blade TipC. Level GroundABCFigure 36. Orient Blades Side-to-SideMOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMEN

27Figure 38. Orient Blades Front-to-BackFront To Back LevelingIf the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.Unequal or improper tire pressure may

STORAGEWARNINGNever store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed,poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors cantravel to an ignition source (such as a furn

2SAFETY RULESGENERAL OPERATION1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in themanual and on the unit before starting.2. Do not put hands or fee

29TROUBLESHOOTINGWhile normal care and regular maintenance will extendthe life of your equipment, prolonged or constant usemay eventually require that

30Troubleshooting the MowerPROBLEM CAUSE REMEDYMower cuttingheight does notadjust.Cutting height motor screw dirty or requireslube.Thoroughly clean an

31SPECIFICATIONSSERVICE ITEMSENGINE:Make Briggs & StrattonModel IntekHorsepower 20 @ 3600 rpmDisplacement 30.59 Cu. in (501cc)Electrical System 12

Lawn Care& Mowing InformationLC-1HOW AND WHEN TOWATER, FERTILIZE &AERATEMost lawns are watered too often,but with too little water. Howevertoo

LC-2Lawn Care & Mowing InformationWHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOWThe time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’llget when mo

MANUFACTURING, INC.500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997Port Washington, WI 53074-0997www.SimplicityMfg.comBriggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group

3CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children. Children are often attracted to the unitand the mowing ac

4WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your unit up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 d

5SERVICE AND MAINTENANCESafe Handling of Gasoline1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and othersources of ignition.2. Use only approved gasoli

6SAFETY & OPERATION DECALSThis unit has been designed and manufactured toprovide you with the safety and reliability you wouldexpect from an indus

7IDENTIFICATION NUMBERSID TagWhen contacting the service center for replacementparts, service, or information you MUST have thesenumbers.Record your m

OPERATION8Ground Speed Levers / Parking Brake These levers control the ground speed and parking brakeof the rider. The left lever controls the left re