Simplicity ZT3500 Series User Manual

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Table of Contents
Operator Safety .................................................. 2
Safety Rules and Information .................................2
Safety Decals ..........................................................8
Safety Interlock System ..........................................9
Features & Controls ......................................... 10
Identification Numbers ..........................................10
Control Functions ..................................................11
Operation ........................................................... 13
General .................................................................13
Checks Before Starting .........................................13
Checking Tire Pressures ......................................14
Seat Adjustment ....................................................14
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................15
Foot Pedal Adjustment .........................................15
Starting the Engine ...............................................16
Stopping the Rider ................................................16
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................16
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................17
Mowing ..................................................................19
Mowing Reccomendations ....................................19
Mowing Methods ...................................................20
Attaching a Trailer .................................................21
Storage .................................................................22
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................22
Regular Maintenance ....................................... 23
Maintenance Schedule .........................................23
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................24
Fuel Filter ..............................................................24
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................24
Lubrication ............................................................25
Check Transmission Oil Level ..............................26
Transmission Oil Filter Change ............................26
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................27
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............29
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................29
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................29
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................30
Return to Neutral Adjustment ...............................31
Deck Rod Timing Adjustment ...............................32
Deck Leveling Adjustment ....................................32
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................33
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement .............35
Battery Maintenance .............................................36
Battery Service ......................................................37
Troubleshooting ............................................... 39
Troubleshooting the Rider ....................................39
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................40
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........41
Specifications ................................................... 42
Slope Identification Guide ............................... 43
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Not for
Reproduction

Simplicity ZT3500 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	ZT3500 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English