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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Citation Series
21HP Zero-Turn Riders
Mfg. No. Description
2690444 Simplicity 21HP Citation Zero-Turn Rider with 48” Mower
23HP Zero-Turn Riders
Mfg. No. Description
2690445 Simplicity 23HP Citation Zero-Turn Rider with 52” Mower
5100723
Revision B
Rev. Date: 04/2009
TP 100-7292-B-CI-S
Not for
Reproduction
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Simplicity product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Simplicity brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Simplicity 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
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Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Safety Controls Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information ................................2 Identification Numbers .....................................11 Safety Decals.....................................................12 Safety Icons & Interlock System......................13 Features & Controls..........................................14 Control Functions..................................................14 Operation ....................
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Safety Rules and Information 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 res
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Safety Safety Rules and Information 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
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Safety Rules and Information Roll Bar Use Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.) Lower the roll bar only when necessary (such as to temporarily clear a low overhanging obstacle) and NEVER remove it. Do NOT use the seat belt when the roll bar is down. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits. Retaini
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Safety Safety Rules and Information Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel. Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gaso
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Safety Rules and Information 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. GENERAL OPERATION 19. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for 1. Read, understand,
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Safety Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and Never operate on slopes greater than 15° tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or Select slow ground speed before driving onto death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If slope. Use extra caution when operating on you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, slopes with rear-mounted grass catchers. do not operate on it. Mow across the fac
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Safety Rules and Information fuel line clamps further than necessary. Ensure SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after Safe Handling of Gasoline installation. 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 12. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, sources of ignition. gasohol containing more than 10% ETHANOL, 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. gasoline additives, or white gas because 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine/fuel syste
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Safety Safety Rules & Information � BEFORE FIRST TIME USE - Inspect the ROLL ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS BAR structure and mounting hardware for: For models equipped with factory-installed Roll Over 1) Check to make sure the machine GVW (Gross Protection System (ROPS). Vehicle Weight), including attachments, restrained payload, fuel and operator, is not in WARNING excess of the maximum weight specified on In order to avoid serious injury or death from the ROLL BAR label. roll over, it is important to
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Safety Rules & Information INSPECT BUCKLE WARNING & LATCH Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT � The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically inspected to verify that the integrity has not been compromised through normal machine use, misuse, age degradation, INSPECT WEBBING modifications, or a roll over. If the seat belt does not pass all of the following tests, it should be rep
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Safety S SA AM MP PL LE E S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Numbers Identification Numbers Identification Tag North American / CE Models Mfg. No.: 269XXXX kW: XXX 2005 dB(A) CE Models Engine RPM XXXX LpA: XXX dB(A) (Only) Vibration @ Wheel: XXX m/s² Vibration @ Seat: XXX m/s² Simplicity Mfg. Inc. Port Washington, WI USA 53074-0997 When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your part number, serial number and engine se
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Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating your unit
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Safety Safety Icons & Interlock System Safety Icons SAFETY INTERLOCK The alert symbol is used to identity safety information about hazards that can result in personal SYSTEM injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury. These safety systems are present for your safety, do In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent not attempt to b
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Features & Controls Figure 1. Control Locations 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. Parking Brake Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake. Lever These control t
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Controls Features & Controls Choke Ground Speed Levers Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke These levers control the ground speed of the rider. once the engine starts. A warm engine may not The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. right lever controls the right rear drive wheel. Push to knob DOWN to open the choke. Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on 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 position, and
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Operation Operation PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND WARNING If you do not understand how a specific control DO NOT TOW RIDER functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. and wheel motor damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, function of ALL controls. turn the
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Operation Smooth Travel ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the 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 Figure 3. acce
