Simplicity 5216H User Manual

Table of Contents
SAFETY RULES . 2
DECALS . 4
MOWER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL . 5
OPERATION. 8
CONTROLS . 8
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM . 9
PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND . 10
BEFORE OPERATING . 10
STARTING THE ENGINE. 10
STARTING & STOPPING OPERATION. 10
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION. 12
MOWING PATTERN & TIPS . 12
NORMAL CARE . 13
OPERATING TIME. 13
NORMAL CARE SCHEDULE . 13
RAISING HOOD/SEAT DECK . 13
LUBRICATING THE TRACTOR. 14
ADJUSTING THE SEAT . 15
CHECKING/ADDING GASOLINE . 15
CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL.15
FUEL FILTER . 16
BATTERY FLUID . 16
CLEANING THE BATTERY & CABLES. 16
TIRE PRESSURE . 17
TRACTOR STORAGE ..... 17
TRACTOR OFF-SEASON STORAGE. 17
STARTING AFTER STORAGE .17
MOWER LUBRICATION. ‘‘8
SHARPENING BLADES . 18
MOWER OFF-SEASON STORAGE . 19
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR .20
BATTERY REPLACEMENT .22
JUMP STARTING . 23
TRACTOR BELT REPLACEMENT . 24
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT.25
ADJUSTMENTS .27
TRACTOR ADJUSTMENTS .27
TRACTOR BRAKE .27
ENGINE PULLEY BELT STOPS.27
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT . 28
TRANS. CONTROL LEVER .28
TRANS. ENGAGEMENT LEVER . 28
MOWER ADJUSTMENTS. 29
LIFT LEVER . 33
SPECIFICATIONS . 34
COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS . 36
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES 37
PARTS MANUAL AVAILABLE .39
In this manual “left” and “right” are referred
to as seen from the operating position.
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Simplicity 5216H Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	5216H
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English