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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 5100324 Revision 02 Rev. Date: 4/2006 TP 100-7250-02-CI-S
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MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2006, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......23 Safety Rules & Information ................................2 Troubleshooting the Rider.....................................23 Identification Numbers .......................................7 Troubleshooting the Mower...................................24 Safety Decals.......................................................8 Seat Adjustment....................................................25 Safety Interlock System.................
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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. enough to protect themselves and others from injury. GENERAL OPERATION 19. Follow the ma
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Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you vertically in 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally. cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not Select slow ground speed before driving onto operate on it. slope. Us
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Safety Rules and Information 12. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, gasohol SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE containing more than 10% ETHANOL, gasoline Safe Handling of Gasoline additives, or white gas because engine/fuel system 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other damage could result. sources of ignition. 13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. outdoors. 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the 14. Replace fault
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Safety Rules & Information BEFORE FIRST TIME USE - Inspect the ROLL BAR ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS 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 excess of the WARNING maximum weight specified on the ROLL BAR In order to avoid serious injury or death from roll label. over, it is important to follow
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Safety Rules & Information WARNING 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, modifications, or a roll over. If the seat belt does not pass all of the following tests, it should be replaced. BEFORE EACH USE – Conduct the
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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) Vibration @ Wheel: XXX m/s² (Only) Vibration @ Seat: XXX m/s² PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Simplicity Mfg. Inc. Unit Part Number Unit SERIAL Number Port Washington, WI USA 53074-0997 Mower Deck Part Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, s
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Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional provide you with the safety and reliability you would messages on your rider and mower should be carefully expect from an industry leader in outdoor power read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when equipment manufacturing. these instructions are not followed. The information is for your safety and it is important! The safety decals below Although reading thi
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Safety Icons & Interlock System SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if: PTO switch is engaged, OR Parking brake is not engaged, OR Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL position. Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if: PTO swit
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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. Choke Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the en
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Features & Controls Ignition Switch Fuel Tank Cap The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. three positions: OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the Fuel Level Gauge electrical system. Displays the fuel level in the tank. RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system. START Cranks the engine for starting. NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with the engine stopped–this drains the battery. Throttle Con
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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 instructions Be sure to read all information in the Safety and and oil recommendations. Operation sections before attempting to operate this Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in 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 MOWING WARNING 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO If you do not understand how a specific control switch is disengaged, the motion control levers are functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. on the seat. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without 2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). first becoming familiar with the location and 3. Set the mower cutting height. funct
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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 efficient control of the The BEST method of rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take handling the ground 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
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Operation Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward bring one handle gradually back To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one ground toward neutral. Repeat several times. speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times. NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward. NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is pulled— for
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Operation RAISE & LOWER THE ROLL BAR C To lower the roll bar: D 1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 9) out of the retainer C pins (B). 2. Push or pull the top of the roll bar (C) forward against the rubber stops (D) and remove the retainer pins (B). 3. Lower the roll bar and reinstall the retainer pins and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the down position (see insert, Figure 10). To raise the roll bar: A 1. Pull the hair pin clips (A) out of the retainer pins (B) and remove the retain
