Simplicity ZT4000 Series - Manual (Page 3)

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Operator Safety ..............................................2
Safety Rules & Information ..............................................2
Safety Decals ..................................................................11
Safety Icons & Interlock System ....................................12
Features & Controls ....................................... 13
Identification Numbers ...................................................13
Control Functions ...........................................................14
Operation.................................................... 16
General Operating Safety ................................................16
Checks Before Starting ...................................................16
Check Tire Pressures ......................................................17
Seat Adjustment .............................................................17
Pushing the Rider by Hand .............................................17
Mowing Height Adjustment ............................................18
Foot Pedal Adjustment ....................................................18
Starting the Engine .........................................................19
Stopping the Rider ..........................................................19
Zero Turn Driving Practice ..............................................20
Storage ...........................................................................22
Mowing ...........................................................................22
Mowing Recommendations ............................................22
Mowing Methods ............................................................23
Attaching a Trailer ..........................................................24
Regular Maintenance ..................................... 25
Maintenance Schedule ....................................................25
Checking/Adding Fuel .....................................................26
Fuel Filter ........................................................................26
Change Oil & Filter .........................................................26
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester.................................26
Check Hydraulic Oil Level ...............................................27
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter ............................................27
Battery Maintenance .......................................................27
Lubrication ......................................................................28
Servicing the Mower Blades ...........................................29
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .......................31
Speed Balancing Adjustment ..........................................31
Neutral Adjustment .........................................................32
Return-to-Neutral Adjustment ........................................32
Parking Brake Adjustment ..............................................33
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement ........................33
Suspension Adjustment ..................................................34
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment ...................................35
Deck Leveling Adjustment ..............................................35
Mower Belt Replacement ................................................36
Troubleshooting ............................................ 37
Troubleshooting the Tractor ...........................................37
Troubleshooting the Mower ............................................38
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems .................39
Specifications .............................................. 40
Technical Manuals ........................................ 40
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen
from the operating position.
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