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Operator’s Manual
Champion Series
2690487 Massey Ferguson ZT 1844 5900706 Snapper 400ZB2450
5900608 Snapper ZT18441KHC 5900728 Massey Ferguson ZT2450
5900609 Snapper ZT19441KWV 5900705 Simplicity Champion 26BS50
2690449 Simplicity Champion 20K44 5900728 Simplicity Champion 26BS52
2690483 Simplicity Champion 20K44 5900961 Simplicity Champion 27BS52
(AUS/NZ)
2690451 Simplicity Champion 20BS50
2690452 Simplicity Champion 20BS50
(CE)
2690484 Simplicity Champion 20BS50
AUS/NZ
2690477 Massey Ferguso
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Simplicity and Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manu
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Table of Contents Maintenance ...................................................... 24 Safety Rules & Information ................................ 4 Schedule ...............................................................24 Identification Numbers ..................................... 10 Lubrication ............................................................25 Safety Decals .................................................... 11 Servicing the Mower Blades .................................26 Saf
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OPERATOR SAFETY Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are respon
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OPERATOR SAFETY Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a 5.4 foot rise over a 20 foot length (15 degrees). Always mow across slopes, not up and down (to maintain traction on the wheels) and avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes. Reduce speed and use ext
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OPERATOR SAFETY Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard. Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning. Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and
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OPERATOR SAFETY Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. 20. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for GENERAL OPERATION accidents occurring to other p
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OPERATOR SAFETY SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and Do not use this machine on slopes greater than tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or 15 degrees.* death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If Select slow ground speed before driving onto you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, slope. Use extra caution when operating on do not operate on it. slopes with rear-mounted grass catchers. Control of a
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OPERATOR SAFETY line clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation. Safe Handling of Gasoline 12. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other gasohol containing more than 10% ETHANOL, sources of ignition. gasoline additives, or white gas because engine/ 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. fuel system damage could result. 3. Never remove the gas cap or add
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SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE OPERATOR SAFETY IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Unit ID Tag North American Mower ID Tag / CE Models Model xxxxxxx CE Models xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial xxxxxxxxxx (Only) XXX BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP. POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC kg: xxx kW: x.xx MILWAUKEE, WI 53201 USA 20xx xxxx max When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine
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OPERATOR SAFETY All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and SAFETY DECALS instructional messages on your rider and mower This unit has been designed and manufactured to should be carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily provide you with the safety and reliability you would injury can result when these instructions are not expect from an industry leader in outdoor power followed. The information is for your safety and it is equipment manufacturing. important! The safety decals below are on you
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OPERATOR SAFETY NORTH AMERICAN EXPORT MODELS ONLY: MODELS ONLY: SAFETY INTERLOCK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation tamper with sa
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OPERATOR SAFETY CE SAFETY ICONS Safety Icons Warning: Read Operator’s The alert symbol is used to identity safety Manual. information about hazards that can result in personal Read and understand the injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or Operator’s Manual before using CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate this machine. the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury. Danger: Thrown Objects. In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent This machine is
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the Operation section. Choke Ground Speed Levers These levers control the ground speed of the rider. Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke The left lever controls the lef
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Hour Meter Fuel Tank The hour meter measures the number of hours the key Fuel Level Gauge has been in the RUN position. The hour meter has To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. The fuel a self contained power source so the total hours are gauge is mounted in the fuel tank and indicates the always visible. amount of fuel in the tank. PTO Switch Mower Height of Cut Adjustment & The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and Attachement Lift Control Lever disengages a
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OPERATION GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Before first time operation: � Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for � Be sure to read all information in the Safety and instructions and oil recommendations. Operation sections before attempting to operate � Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in this tractor and mower. place and tight. � Become familiar with all of the controls and how to � Adjust the seat posi
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OPERATION WARNING DO NOT TOW RIDER Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump If you do not understand how a specific control and wheel motor damage. Do not use functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the another vehicle to push or pull this unit. FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the
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OPERATION Smooth Travel ZERO TURN The lever controls of the DRIVING PRACTICE Zero Turn rider are The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive . responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and The BEST method of efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and handling the ground turning movements will take some practice. speed control levers is in Spending some time going through the maneuvers three steps — as shown shown and becoming familiar with how the unit in Fig
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OPERATION Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward bring one handle gradually To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one back toward neutral. Repeat several times. ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, several times. it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward. NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is pulle
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OPERATION A C B B A A A D Figure 9. Mower Belt Routing A. Arbor Pulleys Figure 10. Release Belt Tension B. Back-Side Idlers A. Belt Tension Release Lever C. PTO Pulley B. Guard Notch (44” & 50” Models Only) D. Belt Tension Release Lever E MOWER REMOVAL AND C INSTALLATION M H NOTE: Perform mower installation and removal on a hard flat surface such as a concrete floor. Removal 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, I turn off the ignition, remove the key, and wait for K all moving
