Simplicity 300 Series User Manual

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Regular Maintenance ........................................24
Maintenance Schedule .........................................24
Safety Interlock System Check.............................25
Blade Brake Check ...............................................25
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................25
PTO Clutch Adjustment Check .............................25
Engine Maintenance .............................................25
Battery Maintenance.............................................26
Lubricate Rear Axles.............................................26
Lubrication ............................................................27
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................28
Check Mower Blade Timing..................................29
Transmission Identification ...................................30
Transmission Maintenance...................................30
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service....32
Troubleshooting the Tractor..................................32
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................33
Battery Charging...................................................34
Seat Adjustment....................................................34
Steering Wheel Adjustment ..................................35
Steering Gear Adjustment.....................................35
Brake Adjustment..................................................35
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................36
Mower Adjustments ..............................................37
Gauge Wheels (Select Models) ....................37
Transport Height & Ground
Following Adjustment (Select Models)..........37
Leveling the Mower.......................................38
Mower Belt Replacement......................................39
44” & 50” PTO Belt Replacement .................39
44” & 50” Arbor Drive Belt Replacement.......40
40” Mower PTO Belt Replacement ...............41
40” Mower Arbor Drive Belt Replacement ....42
38” Mower Drive Belt Replacement ..............43
Specifications....................................................44
Parts & Accessories..........................................45
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Safety Rules & Information.................................2
Identification Numbers........................................7
Safety Decals.......................................................8
Safety Icons .........................................................9
Features & Controls..........................................10
Control Functions..................................................10
Parking Brake Function.........................................12
Hourmeter.............................................................13
12 Volt Power Adapter..........................................13
Automatic Controlled Traction...............................12
Operating the Tractor........................................13
Safety Interlock System ........................................13
General Operating Safety .....................................13
Adding Fuel...........................................................13
Starting the Engine ...............................................14
Stopping the Tractor & Engine..............................14
Driving the Tractor ................................................14
Mowing..................................................................14
Mowing in Reverse ...............................................15
Attachment Operation in Reverse.........................15
Pushing the Tractor by Hand ................................15
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height -
38” 44” 50” Decks .................................................16
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 40” Decks ........16
Lift Variations When Using Attachments...............17
Attaching a Trailer.................................................17
Mower Deck Removal & Installation .....................18
Storage .................................................................20
Lawn Care & Mowing Information....................21
How and When to Water Fertilize & Aerate ..........21
How High to Mow the Grass .................................21
When and How Often to Mow...............................22
Proper Mowing Speed ..........................................22
Using a Mulching Mower.......................................23
Benefits of Proper Mulching..................................23
Limitations of Mulching Decks ..............................23
Correct ground Speed & Engine Speed................23
Correct Cutting Height ..........................................23
Using the Side Discharge Deflector......................23
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Simplicity 300 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	300 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English