MASSEY FERGUSON 1693685, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...r a particular manual is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the front cover Check the front cover for the individual part number typically a 171xxxx number BODY The body of the manual is identical regardless of the cover used REMEMBER ODD number pages are ALWAYS right hand pages and EVEN number are ALWAYS left hand pages General This instruction page is NOT part of the manual and must NOT be printed Pages...

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Page 3: ...Operator s manual Baron 1693494 Baron tractor Export 1693575 102 cm 40 deck Export 1693583 Baron tractor 1693585 102 cm 40 deck 1720648 06 Rev 6 2001 TP 100 2284 06 BR S EN ...

Page 4: ...MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 USA www simplicitymfg com Copyright 2001 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All rights reserved Printed in USA ...

Page 5: ...Operator s manual 2418 Series 1693687 2418 tractor Export 1693685 102 cm 40 deck Export 1720648 06 Rev 6 2001 TP 100 2284 06 BR S EN ...

Page 6: ...pment is Manufactured and Distributed by Simplicity Manufacturing Inc 500 N Spring Street P O Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 USA www masseylawn com Copyright 2001 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA ...

Page 7: ...hooting F Specifications and Identification numbers ii v Safety rules and information A Features and controls B Operating the tractor C Regular maintenance D Adjustments and service E i 123 TP 100 2284 06 BR S ...

Page 8: ...er for replacement parts service or information you MUST have these numbers Be sure to fill out and return the warranty registration card supplied with your unit Identification numbers Tractor manufacturing number Tractor serial number 169 __ __ __ __ Mower deck manufacturing number Mower deck serial number 169 __ __ __ __ Dealer name Date purchased Engine make and model Engine serial number 2000 ...

Page 9: ...tion Number Manufacturer s Address Manufacturer s Serial Number Maximum Engine Speed in Rotations per Minute Power Rating in Kilowatts Sound Power in Decibels Mass of Unit in Kilograms CE Compliance Logo Year of Manufacture CE Identification tag markings CE Identification tag Note See I D tag on unit frame for serial number Export Models Place copy of Identification Tag here ...

Page 10: ...e Front 15 x 6 0 6 Rear 18 x 8 5 8 Tire pressure Front 83 1 04 bar 12 15 psi Rear 41 55 bar 6 8 psi 107cm 42 92cm 36 188cm 74 246cm 97 130cm 51 109cm 43 Specifications Weight Tractor 218 kg 480 lb Grass catcher 18 kg 40 lb Mower deck 50 kg 110 lb Crate approx 57 kg 125 lb Capacities Grass catcher 310 liters Fuel tank 9 3 l 3 5 gal Engine Make Briggs Stratton Model InTek V Twin Horsepower 18 HP ...

Page 11: ...to change without notice Items marked N A are not available at the time of printing GS Mark Certified by TUV Rheinland ANSI B71 1 1998 Sound Pressure Data LpA in dB A 4 8 3 4 8 3 86 86 Sound Power Data LwA in dB A 100 100 444 222 444 222 X X X X Test performed on a concrete floor Sound pressure at operator s position Tested according to European Normative Vibration Standards EN 1032 EN 1033 Tested...

Page 12: ...533 1 Arbor Drive Belt 1719601 Maintenance Items DESCRIPTION PART NO Simplicity Engine Oils Case of 12 qts Your dealer has 1 qt cans SAE 5W 30 SF CD Cold Weather 30 under 1685576 SAE 30 SG CC Warm weather 32 up 1685659 Touch Up Paint Deep Orange 13 oz spray can 1685611 Deep Orange 1 quart can 1685612 Deep Orange 1 2 oz bottle w brush cap 1685615 Solar Black 13 oz spray can 1686779 Solar Black 1 qu...

Page 13: ...A 1 Safety rules and information ...

Page 14: ...k up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not operate on it Control of a ride on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake The main reasons for loss of control are insufficient tire grip on the ground speed too fast inadequate braking the type of machine is unsuitable for it s task lack of awareness of the ground conditions incorrect hitching and load dist...

Page 15: ...e dissipated Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps securely Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bed with a plastic bed liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable contai...

Page 16: ...t 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if Operator rises off seat E with PTO A engaged or Operator rises off seat E with brake pedal C NOT fully depressed parking brake B disengaged Test 4 PTO should SHUT OFF if The grass catcher F is opened with the PTO switch A in the on position Test 5 Mower blade brake check The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after PTO...

Page 17: ...T ACROSS IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL STOP BLADE AND BACK DOWN SLOWLY BE SURE BLADE S AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE S WHEN LEAVING MACHINE SHUT OFF ENGINE REMOVE KEY AND SET PARKING BRAKE WARNING To Start Engine When Operator Leaves Seat Seat must be occupied PTO switch off and brake pedal depressed throttle at half to full turn Ignition to START To STOP Engine En...

Page 18: ...er open Danger Machine Rollover Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 10 Danger Dismemberment This machine can amputate limbs Keep bystanders and children away when engine is running Danger Dismemberment This mower deck can amputate limbs Keep hands and feet away from blades Danger Thrown Objects Do not operate the unit with the hopper removed or without the deflector installed 1721108 Da...

Page 19: ...B 1 Features and controls ...

Page 20: ...rake Pedal Parking Brake Ground Speed Cutting Height Adjust Ignition Switch Seat Adjustment Push Valve Headlight Choke Mower deck lift Catcher open Catcher full alarm Catcher close Fuel tank Throttle Fast Throttle Slow PTO switch Brake pedal Parking brake Ground speed controls Cutting height adjust Ignition switch Seat adjustment Transmission release lever ...

Page 21: ...out closes the choke for cold starting Pushing the choke control D in releases the choke Mower deck lift The mower deck lift lever E raises the mower deck off the ground for transporting DO NOT mow with the lift lever in the raised position PTO switch The PTO switch F engages and disengages attachments that use the PTO such as the mower deck To engage the PTO pull up on the switch Push down to dis...

Page 22: ...the tractor will travel B 4 Catcher full alarm The catcher full alarm sounds when the grass catcher has been filled with cut grass When the alarm sounds push the PTO switch B down to disengage the mower blades Travel to the area in which you desire to dump the grass then empty the catcher Catcher open The catcher open pedal A unlocks the catcher so that it may be emptied To empty the catcher depre...

Page 23: ...g to and from the mowing area and whenever the mower deck is not in use B A Ignition switch The ignition switch A starts and stops the engine it has three positions Off Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system Run Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system Start Cranks the engine for starting Pulling the choke control B out closes the choke for cold starting A warm engin...

Page 24: ...aged when necessary Transmission release lever The transmission release lever C is located at the rear of the unit To access the lever open the catcher To release the transmission lift up on the lever slide it forward and push it down to lock in place B To engage the transmission lift up on the lever pull it back and push it down to lock in place A Towing the tractor with another vehicle is not re...

Page 25: ...C 1 Operating the tractor ...

Page 26: ...asoline Refer to engine m for fuel recommendations Make certain wheel weights are installed if you w operating the unit on sloping ground Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills Starting the engine 1 While sitting...

Page 27: ...to the release position see Transmission release lever 3 The tractor can now be pushed by hand Towing the tractor with another vehicle is not recommended as the transmission may be damaged Mowing 1 Engage the parking brake D Make sure the PTO B is disengaged 2 Start the engine see Starting the engine 3 Lower the mower deck lift lever A 4 Set the cutting height F to the desired level 5 Set the thro...

Page 28: ...eck lift lever A in the lowered position 4 Place mower deck in the lowest cutting position using the cutting height adjust F 5 Disconnect the mower deck lift arm H from the tractor lift arm N Re install washer and safety clip I on the mower deck lift arm H 6 Move the idler arm J to release belt tension and remove belt from PTO pulley K 7 Turn wheels straight ahead Pull the spring loaded lever M an...

Page 29: ... key depress the brake pedal D and apply parking brake C 2 If not already done orient the discharge tube G as shown and insert it up through the middle of the tractor 3 Place cutting height adjust F in the lowest cutting position Place the mower deck lift lever A in the lowered position also Slide mower deck under the right side of tractor so that mower deck hitch is aligned with front tractor hit...

Page 30: ...mower deck hitch Install mower deck hitch onto tractor hitch brackets L 5 Connect the mower deck lift arm H to the tractor lift arm G using the flat washer and safety clip I 6 Move idler arm J to relieve belt tension Install the belt onto the PTO pulley K 7 Secure the discharge tube to the mower deck N H I J K L M C 6 ...

Page 31: ...off the ignition and remove the key 2 Depress the catcher release pedal A and empty the catcher 3 Hold the catcher in the fully raised position remove the clips B securing the gas shocks H to the tractor Disconnect the shocks from the tractor Carefully lower the catcher 4 Open the cover C and remove the clevis pins G and hairpin clips D from both catcher arms F 5 Depress the catcher release pedal ...

Page 32: ...the parking brake turn off the PTO turn off the ignition and remove the key 2 Open the cover C 3 Rest the catcher assembly on the catcher arms F 4 Move the swing latches E into vertical and locked position Secure with clevis pins G and hairpin clips D 5 Close the cover C 6 Hold the catcher in the fully raised position 7 Connect the gas shocks A to the tractor Secure with the clips B 8 Carefully lo...

Page 33: ... catcher assembly see Grass catcher removal 2 Install the hitch A behind the tractor back plate B 3 Insert two 3 8 16 x 1 carriage bolts C through the hitch A and back plate B as shown Secure with two lockwashers D and nuts E Attaching a trailer The maximum horizontal drawbar force allowed is 444N The maximum vertical drawbar force is 222N This equates to a 180 kg trailer on a 10 degree hill 1 Ali...

Page 34: ...that you fill the fuel tank at the completion of each job to prevent water condensation in the fuel tank Storage Never store the unit with gasoline in the engine or fuel tank in a heated shelter or in an enclosed poorly ventilated enclosure Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc and cause an explosion Handle fuel carefully It is...

Page 35: ...ith plastic or other waterproof material to keep out moisture dirt and insects 7 Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the Lubrication section 8 Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged 9 Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with water and is fully charged Battery life will be increased if it is removed placed in a cool ...

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Page 37: ...D 1 Regular maintenance ...

Page 38: ...owing engine maintenance procedures must be performed at intervals specified in the engine manual check engine oil change engine break in oil change engine oil and filter check change air filter and check change spark plugs See the illustration for location of the maintenance items engine oil filter A spark plugs B on both sides of engine air filter C engine oil fill dipstick D and fuel filter E W...

Page 39: ...For your personal safety do not handle the mower blades with bare hands Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury For your personal safety blade mounting capscrews must each be installed with a spline washer and a spring washer then securely tightened to 61 75 N m 45 55 ft lbs Mower blades must be timed perpendicular to each other NOTE Flat washer I is not used on models...

Page 40: ...esent Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not present Use only lithium grease Oil Lubricate with oil where this symbol is shown Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication ...

Page 41: ...on is excessively noisy or unresponsive perform the transmission purging procedure found in the Adjustments and Service section Transmission oil change Do not allow dirt water or other debris to enter the transmission Even a small amount of dirt can damage the transmission Service interval Change oil after initial 50 hours then every 250 hours Transmission oil capacity Approx 2 4 liters 2 1 2 quar...

Page 42: ... 010 feeler gauge C through each window A positioning the gauge between the rotor face and the armature face as shown 3 Alternately tighten the adjustment nuts B until the rotor face and armature face just contact the gauge The actual air gap between the rotor and armature may vary even after performing the adjustment procedure 4 Check the mower blade stopping time The mower blades and mower drive...

Page 43: ...install the battery in the battery compartment Secure with the battery hold down rods H and hold down bar G 6 First reconnect the positive battery cable E to the positive battery terminal C Slide the terminal cover E into place Second reconnect the negative battery cable F to the negative battery terminal B A F E D C B G I H Fuel filter replacement Service interval Every 100 hours The fuel filter ...

Page 44: ...see Mower deck removal 2 Remove the screws securing the belt covers Remove the belt covers 3 Loosen the idler assembly capscrew B 4 Using a 3 8 drive ratchet and extension D move the spring loaded idler assembly A to relieve tension on the belt C 5 Remove the belt C and inspect it for cracks missing teeth and wear Replace belt if worn or damaged 6 Reinstall the belt C Releasing the idler assembly ...

Page 45: ...ounting capscrews must each be installed with a spline washer and a spring washer then securely tightened to 61 75 N m 45 55 ft lbs Mower blades must be timed perpendicular to each other NOTE Flat washer M is not used on models with serial number 02000 up Service interval Yearly 1 Turn the PTO to the off position engage the parking brake turn the engine off and remove the key Remove the mower deck...

Page 46: ...tion and remove the key Wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the mower deck see Mower deck removal 3 Slide the mower discharge tube out through the bottom of the tractor 4 Open the catcher cover A to access the top of the transmission through the discharge opening B If desired remove the catcher assembly 5 Using water and a scrub brush clean off the transmission DO NOT use a pressure washer ...

Page 47: ...ead hoist to lift the unit lift using only the back plate or catcher support arms For overall unit stability during service do not raise rear of the tractor higher than required for wheel removal 3 Pry the hub cap G off using a small screw driver or pliers 4 Remove the retaining ring F hub cap retainer E and wheel D 5 Remove the large washers B spacer C and key A 6 Lubricate the axle shaft with an...

Page 48: ...Engine should SHUT OFF if Operator rises off seat E with PTO A engaged or Operator rises off seat E with brake pedal C NOT fully depressed parking brake B disengaged Test 4 PTO should SHUT OFF if The grass catcher F is opened with the PTO switch A in the on position Test 5 Mower blade brake check The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after PTO swi...

Page 49: ...E 1 Adjustments and Service ...

Page 50: ...en or loosen the adjustment nut A If the previous adjustment does not correct a braking problem see your authorized dealer A B E 2 Adjustments and Service Steering gear adjustment If there is excessive slack in the steering system the steering gear backlash can be removed 1 Loosen the two nuts A and adjust the bracket so the gear teeth are closely meshed 2 Tighten nuts after adjustment A When serv...

Page 51: ... start the engine After the engine has started set throttle B to the idle position 4 Release the brake pedal C and fully depress the forward ground speed pedal D While holding the pedal engage and disengage the transmission release lever F several times 5 Fully depress the reverse ground speed pedal E While holding the pedal engage and disengage the transmission release lever F several times 6 Eng...

Page 52: ... shaft F and reinstall the roll pin D The thick spoke of the wheel A should face the operator when the wheels are turned straight forward The upper hole is for taller operators who need more knee clearance A B C D E F E 4 A B C Catcher full alarm adjustment To adjust the catcher full alarm loosen the sensor mounting screws A and move the sensor B to increase or decrease sensitivity Cutting height ...

Page 53: ...and replace if necessary 4 Place the mower deck in mid cut position Turn the mower deck pulleys by hand until the right blade C faces side to side 5 Measure the distance from the ground F to the outside tip of the right blade E 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the left blade If there is more than 3 mm 1 8 difference between the measurements on each side loosen the outside nut B and turn the eccentric nu...

Page 54: ...ce the tractor on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor Turn the front wheels straight forward 2 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake shut the engine off and remove the key 3 Check for bent blades and replace if necessary 4 Place the mower deck in mid cut position Turn the mower deck pulleys by hand until the right blade C faces front to back 5 Measure the distance from the ground ...

Page 55: ...d remove the belt from the transmission pulley procedure continues F D E C B A Install new drive belt 8 Install the new drive belt on the transmission input pulley and route the belt through all idler pulleys C E and F 9 Install the engine drive pulley key washers and PTO clutch A Install the belt on the drive pulley 10 Secure the PTO clutch A using the original hardware Tighten the PTO clutch cap...

Page 56: ...overs 3 Note the position of the idler pulley belt guide E Loosen the idler pulley capscrew and remove the belt from the pulley D 4 Install the new belt B as shown When the mower deck is installed on the tractor the belt wraps around the PTO clutch pulley A idler pulley D and mower deck drive pulley C 5 Return the idler pulley belt guide E to its original position and tighten the idler pulley caps...

Page 57: ...the idler assembly capscrew B 4 Using a ratchet D move the idler assembly A to relieve tension on the belt C 5 Remove the belt C 6 Install a new belt C on the pulleys as shown Releasing the idler assembly A allows the spring to automatically tension the cogged belt 7 Tighten the idler assembly capscrew B Reinstall the belt covers 8 Check that the blades E are positioned perpendicular to each other...

Page 58: ...ll to the proper level near the end of the charge If the battery is extremely cold allow it to warm before adding water because the water level will rise as it warms Also an extremely cold battery will not accept a normal charge until it becomes warm 3 Always unplug or turn the charger off before attaching or removing the clamp connections 4 Carefully attach the clamps to the battery in proper pol...

Page 59: ...rt after cranking for thirty seconds STOP PROCEDURE More than thirty seconds seldom starts the engine unless some mechanical adjustment is made 10 After starting allow the engine to return to idle speed Remove the cable connection at the engine or frame Then remove the other end of the same cable from the booster battery 11 Remove the other cable by disconnecting at the discharged battery first an...

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Page 61: ...F 1 Troubleshooting ...

Page 62: ...f damaged Tighten loose connections 8 Solenoid or starter motor faulty 8 Repair or replace See authorized dealer 9 Brake pedal not depressed 9 Depress brake pedal 10 Safety interlock switch faulty 10 See authorized dealer 11 Spark plugs faulty fouled or incorrectly gapped 11 See engine manual 12 Water in fuel 12 Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel 13 Gas is old or stale 13 Drain fuel and replac...

Page 63: ... See authorized dealer Tractor drive belt slips 1 Clutch linkage binding 1 See authorized dealer 2 Pulleys or belt greasy or oily 2 Clean as required 3 Belt stretched or worn 3 Replace belt 4 Idler pulley pivot bracket frozen in declutched position 4 Remove idler pulley bracket Clean and lubricate Brake will not hold 1 Brake is incorrectly adjusted 1 See Brake adjustment 2 Internal brake disc on t...

Page 64: ...ower drive belt slipping 5 See PTO clutch adjustment 6 Blades not properly fastened to arbors 6 See Servicing the mower blades 7 Mower blades not timed 7 See Check mower blade timing 8 Discharge tube clogged 8 Clean out tube 9 Grass build up under mower deck 9 Clean out underside of mower deck 10 Grass catcher is full 10 Empty catcher 11 Mower deck needs leveling 11 See mower deck leveling procedu...

Page 65: ...on 4 Mower blades not timed 4 See Check mower blade timing 5 PTO clutch out of adjustment 5 See PTO clutch adjustment Excessive belt wear or breakage 1 Bent or rough pulleys 1 Repair or replace 2 Using incorrect belt 2 Replace with correct belt 3 PTO clutch out of adjustment 3 See PTO clutch adjustment Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive 1 Idler pulley or arbor bearing seized 1 Repair or repl...

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