Simplicity ZT2148 - Manual (Page 5)

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 ............................................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
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................23
Blade Brake Check ...............................................23
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................24
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment.......24
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................25
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................25
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement..............26
Mower Belt Replacement......................................26
Battery Service .....................................................27
Checking the Battery Voltage ............................27
Charging A Completely Discharged Battery......27
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery .............................27
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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