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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Prestige / 1800 / 2800 / 500 Series
Conquest / 1700 / 2700 / 400 Series
23HP Hydro Tractors
44” Mower Decks
Mfg. No. Description
Mfg. No. Description
2690638 Conquest, 23HP 4WD & 44” Mower
1695028 44” Mower Deck (CE)
2690656 Conquest, 23HP & 44” Mower (CE)
1695033 44” Mower Deck (CE)
2690657 YT2344, 23HP & 44” Mower (CE)
1695391 44” Mower Deck
2690679 Conquest, 23HP 4WD & 50” Mower (CE)
1695400 44” Mower Deck (CE)
2690744 Conquest, 23HP 4WD & 50” Mower
1695401 44” Mower Deck (
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information.................................2 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service...36 Troubleshooting the Tractor..................................36 Identification Numbers........................................7 Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................37 Safety Decals .......................................................8 Battery Charging ...................................................38 Safety Icons ...............................
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Safety Rules & 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. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you. Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure
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Safety Rules and Information Slope Operation You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on too steep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or where you don’t have adequate traction can cause you to lose control or roll over. A good rule of thumb is to not operate on any slope you cannot back up (in 2-wheel drive mode). You should not operate on inclines with a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length. Always drive up and down slopes: n
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Safety Rules & 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. 16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit GENERAL OPERATION into a trailer or
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Safety Rules and Information 4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may SLOPE OPERATION cause loss of traction and loss of control. Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- 5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. 6. Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you can- not back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate on it. WARNI
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Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained sources of ignition. outdoors. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. 14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers. 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. necessary. 4. Never fuel the ma
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SAMPLE SAMPLE Identification Numbers Identification Numbers Product Identification Tag Model / Modéle / Model xxxxxxxx North American / CE Models Serial / Sèrie / Serie xxxxxxxxxx Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, L.L.C. Milwaukee, WI 53201 USA Tractor ID Tag Part No. xxxxxxx CE Models xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Serial No. xxxxxxxxxx (Only) Model Description Name/Number xxx dB xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx kg: xxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx kW: x.xx
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Safety Decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional Safety Decals messages on your rider and mower should be carefully This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect these instructions are not followed. The information is for from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment your safety and it is important! The safety decals below manufacturing. are on your rider
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Safety Icons DANGER Amputation Hazard To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge. 1704276 Decal - Danger, Rotating Blades Decal - Danger, Rotating Blades Part No. 1720389 Part No. 1720389 Decal - Danger, Side Discharge Models Part No. 1704276 DANGER Amputation and Thrown Objects Hazard To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown debris, stay clear of deck edge and discharge. Do not mow without deflector or entire grass catcher in place. Decal - Transmission Release D
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Features & Controls Electric Hydraulic HOC Models Lift Models Manual Lift Models Manual Manual HOC Models HOC Models 12V Figure 1. 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. Throttle Control Headlights The throttle co
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Features & Controls Manual Lift Models: The cutting height adjustment knob controls the mower cutting height. PTO Switch The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disen- gages attachments that use the PTO. To engage the Cruise Control (Select Models) PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage. The cruise control is used to lock the ground speed con- Note that the operator must be seated firmly in the trac- trol in forward. Move the lever forward until the desired tor seat for the PT
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Features & Controls Manual Lift Models: The attachment lift control lever raises and lowers attachments that utilize the tractor’s Attachment Lift Control Lever manual lift linkage. To lower an attachment: pull the When using the mower deck, lift the deck off the ground lever back slightly, depress the release button, and push while transporting to and from the job site. DO NOT cut the lever forward until it locks in the lowered position. To with the mower in the raised, transport position.
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Features & Controls Dashboard Display & Functions A B Display Items Refer to Figure 3. D A. FUEL LEVEL Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Left is C empty; right is full. Cruise PTO B. HOUR METER / CLOCK / SERVICE INDICATOR Displays the clock, hour meter, and maintenance reminder. H G F E The hour meter measures the number of hours the key Figure 3. Dashboard Display - Select Models has been in the RUN position. The hour meter will flash an initial oil change indicator at 5 hours, a
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Operating the Tractor General Operating Safety SAFETY INTERLOCK Be sure to read all information in the Safety and SYSTEM TESTS Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are pre- sent for your safety: do not attempt to bypass safety Adding Fuel switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation re
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Operating the Tractor Starting the Engine Stopping the Tractor and Engine 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, fully depress the 1. Return the ground speed control(s) to neutral. brake pedal or set the parking brake. 2. Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts to 2. Make sure that your feet are not depressing the stop. ground speed control pedals and that the cruise con- Kohler Models trol lever is in neutral. 3. Set the throttle to Full. 3. Disengage the PTO clutch. Briggs & Stratt
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Operating the Tractor Mowing Attachment Operation in Reverse 1. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level and If an operator chooses to operate a PTO driven attach- set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position (if ment in reverse, the RMO system can be used. To use equipped). the Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) turn the RMO key after the PTO is engaged. The L.E.D. light will illumi- 2. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO nate, and the operator can then operate the attachment s
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Operating the Tractor Pushing the Tractor by Hand 1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off. 2. Pull the transmission release (B, Figure 4) back approximately 2-1/2” (6 cm) to lock into released position. 3. The tractor can now be pushed by hand. DO NOT TOW TRACTOR Towing the unit will cause transmission dam- age. � Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit. � Do not actuate the transmis- sion release valve lever while the engine is A running. B Figure 4. Transmission Release L
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Operating the Tractor Mower Deck Removal & Installation B 44” Simplicity, Massey Ferguson, or AGCO Models A C D WARNING Figure 6. Lift Arms Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop (viewed from underneath right side of tractor) engine and remove key before attempting to A. Mower Lift Arm C. Flat Washer install or remove the mower. B. Tractor Lift Arm D. Safety Clip Removing the Mower Deck B A NOTE: Units with electric height of cut, unplug tractor wire harness from deck harness before removin
