Simplicity Massey Ferguson 1694744, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ty 20HP Consumer Zero Turn Rider Simplicity 20HP ZT 2050 CE Snapper Fast Cut ZT20500BV 20HP Zero Turn Rider with 50 Mower Snapper Fast Cut ZT20500BV 20HP Zero Turn Rider with 50 Mower CE Massey Ferguson ZT 2050 Massey Ferguson ZT 2050 CE 44 Mower Decks IVlfg No Description 1694456 44 Mower Deck 1694459 44 Mower Deck CE 1694754 44 Mower Deck 50 Mower Decks IVlfg No Description 1694457 50 Mower Deck...

Page 2: ...ht Adjustment 24 Roller Bar Adjustment 24 Neutral Adjustments 24 Parking Brake Adjustment 25 Front Suspension Adjustment 25 PTO Clutch Adjustment 26 Blade Brake Check 26 Mower Deck Leveling 27 Roller Bar Leveling 28 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 29 Battery Charging 29 Mower Belt Replacement 30 Mower Belt Tension Adjustment 30 Specifications 31 Parts Accessories 32 Lawn Care Mowing informat...

Page 3: ...e operators should evaluate their ability to operate the equipment safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury 19 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights 20 Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents occurring to other people or property 21 All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction 22 Always wear subst...

Page 4: ...t turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually uphill if possible Never mow down slopes TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE ON UNITS 1 Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point 2 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for weight limit for towed equipment and towing on slopes See attaching a trailer under OPERATION...

Page 5: ... clamps further than necessary Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation 12 Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL gasohol containing more than 10 ETHANOL gasoline addi tives or white gas because engine fuel system dam age could result 13 If the fuel tank must be drained it should be drained outdoors 14 Replace faulty silencers mufflers 15 Maintain or replace safety and i...

Page 6: ...Engine Speed in Rotations per Minute E Manufacturer s Address R Year of Manufacture G CE Compliance Logo H Mass of Unit in Kilograms I Sound Power in Decibels J Sound Pressure at Operator s Position in Decibels K Vibration at the Steering Wheel L Vibration at the Seat M Combination Number This unit complies with European Harmonized Lawn Mower Standard EN 836 European Machinery Directive 98 37 EC a...

Page 7: ...below are on your rider and mower If any of these decals are lost or damaged replace them at once See your local dealer for replacements These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe effective operation Decal Danger Operation Part No 5061106 Do not operate mower z without d...

Page 8: ...fuel Do not smoke while operating this machine SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches These safety systems are present for your safety do not attempt to bypass safety switches and never tamp er with safety devices Check their operation regularly Operational SAFETY Checks TEST 1 ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF PTO switch is engaged OR Parking brake is not engaged OR...

Page 9: ... right rear drive wheel Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed The further a lever is moved away from the neutral posi tion the faster the drive wheel will turn See the OPERATION section for steering instructions __ Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed Move the throttle for ward to increase e...

Page 10: ...s the amount of fuel in the tank Mower Height of Cut Adjustment Attachment Lift Control Lever To adjust cutting height pull the large lever back fully to lock the control in the attachment raised transport posi tion Position the cutting height selector pin on the appropriate hole to achieve the desired cutting height Pull back on the small lift latch lever and large lever simultaneously and lower ...

Page 11: ...ree of grass leaves and excess grease Do not stop or park rider over dry leaves grass or combustible materials 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 CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Check that the crankcase is filled to f...

Page 12: ...ack until it locks into position 4 Move the throttle control to idle position and turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key MOWING 1 Engage the parking brake Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged the ground speed control han dles are locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is in the seat 2 Start the engine see STARTING THE ENGINE 3 Set the mower cutting height 4 Set the throttle to FULL...

Page 13: ...BA SIC DRIVING Smooth Travel The lever controls of the zero turn rider are responsive The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps as shown in Figure 3 FIRST place your hands onto the levers as shown SECOND to go forward gradually push the levers forward with your palms THIRD to speed up move the levers farther forward To slow down smoothly slowly move the levers t...

Page 14: ...r s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and Y turn before starting a new row For example to execute a right end of row zero turn 2 Slow down at the end of the row Move the LEFT ground speed control lever forward slightly while moving the RIGHT ground speed control lever back to center and then slightly back from center 3 ...

Page 15: ...erating on slopes The surface being driven on greatly impacts traction and stability Wet or slippery surfaces can greatly reduce traction and the ability to stop or turn Carefully evaluate the surface conditions before operat ing the unit and trailer and never operate on slopes greater than 10 See SLOPE OPERATION and TOWED EQUIPMENT in the safety section of this manual for additional safety inform...

Page 16: ...r deck out from under the unit Installation 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the ignition remove the key and wait for all mov ing parts to stop 2 Remove the cutting height pin and lower the attach ment lift H Figure 11 to its lowest position 3 Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the mower under the unit Install the clevis pins clips and bushings in the fol lowing l...

Page 17: ... Fall Use Hours Hours Check Rider Mower for loose hardware Check Clean Engine Cooling Fins Check Adjust PTO Clutch Lubricate Rider Mower Clean Battery Cables Check Tire Pressure Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades Check Transmission Oil Change Transmission Oil Filter ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before Every 5 Every 25 Every Every Spring Each Hours Hours 100 250 Fall Use Hours Hours Check Engine Oil...

Page 18: ...ent Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed Not all greases are compatible Use automotive type lithium grease Oil control handle pivots discharge chute hinge 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 sur faces clean both before and a...

Page 19: ...vent blade rotation while loos ening the capscrew 3 Remove the capscrew D Figure 15 spring washer C hex washer B and blade 4 Use a file to sharpen blade to a fine edge If blade is damaged it must be replaced 5 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 14 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 6 Reinstall the blade Figure 15 with the tabs point...

Page 20: ...s 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 Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot as spilled gasoline may ignite DO NOT spread hose clamps further than necessary Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over filter after installa...

Page 21: ...e STORAGE Before you store your unit for the off season read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section then perform the following steps Disengage the PTO set the parking brake remove the key Perform engine maintenance and storage measures listed in the engine owner s manual This includes draining the fuel system or adding stabilizer to the fuel do not store a fueled unit...

Page 22: ...tery discharged or dead 8 Wiring loose or broken 9 10 11 12 Engine starts hard or runs poorly 1 2 Engine knocks 1 2 Excessive oil consumption 1 2 3 Engine exhaust is black 1 2 Solenoid or starter motor faulty Safety interlock switch fa uIty Spark plug s faulty fouled or incorrectly gapped Water in fuel Fuel mixture too rich Spark plug faulty fouled or incorrectly gapped Low oil level Using wrong g...

Page 23: ...gh looking 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set throttle to full 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Blades are dull 3 Sharpen or replace blades See Mower Blade Service 4 Clean or replace belt as necessary Engine stalls easily with mower engaged Excessive mower vibration Excessive belt wear or breakage Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive 4 Mower drive belt slipping because it is oily o...

Page 24: ... can be adjusted To Adjust the Handle Alignment Loosen the mount bolts A Figure 20 and pivot the lever s C to align with each other To Adjust the Handle Placement Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt B Figure 20 in or out to properly adjust the lever end spacing To Adjust the Handle Height Remove the mounting hardware and reposition the handle either up or down from its original posit...

Page 25: ...into the desired hole 3 Pull back on the adjustment lever B squeeze the smaller transport release lever C and allow the lever to move forward until it is supported by the cut ting height adjustment pin A ROLLER BAR ADJUSTMENT The rollers on this Zero Turn unit are not intended to ride on the ground DO NOT adjust rollers to ride on the ground Rollers riding on the ground will damage turf and or uni...

Page 26: ...rake Adjustment A Brake Spring B Set Collar C Locknut FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT SELECT MODELS The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the amount of pre load applied to the springs This allows the opera tor to customize the ride according to operator s weight and operating conditions LESS PRE LOAD Light operator weight Softer more cushioned ride Best for relatively flat terrain MORE PRE LOAD H...

Page 27: ...ightening or loosen ing the adjustment nuts NOTE The actual air gap between the rotor and arma ture may vary even after performing the adjustment pro cedure This is due to dimensional variations on compo nent parts and is an acceptable condition 6 Check the mower blade stopping time The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a com plete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO swi...

Page 28: ...he distance from the ground to the front tip of the center blade and from the ground to rear tips of left hand and right hand blades Figures 28 30 The front tip of the center blade should be 1 4 6mm higher than rear tips of left hand and right hand blades If not proceed with steps 8 11 8 Check the length of the hanging rods the rear D Figure 29 should be 15 38 1cm and is not adjust ed The front ro...

Page 29: ...e 4th hole from the bottom C Figure 29 4 Measure the distance between the outside ends of the roller bar and the ground If there is more than 1 8 3mm difference between the measurements on each side proceed to step 5 5 Locate the roller bar leveling eccentric and Iocknuts A Figure 31 Loosen the Iocknut and turn the eccentric to raise or lower a side When the correct level is achieved hold the ecce...

Page 30: ...he PTO drive belt Figure 32 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Shown from Below A Pump Drive Belt B Crankshaft Pulley C Pump Pulley D Idler Pulley stationary E Idler Pulley E Idler Arm G Spring H Spring Anchor Hook BATTERY CHARGING A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component if there is any doubt about the...

Page 31: ...e belt and install the new one as shown in Figure 33 Note that the back of the drive belt must ride against the back side idler pulleys B Use the belt tension lever D to release tension on the idler pulley for installation MOWER BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT If the mower drive belt stretches over time the idler pul ley bracket can be adjusted to provide more belt tension The initial setting of the brack...

Page 32: ...ernator Battery 340 CCA Oil Capacity 56 Oz 1 7 L w Filter CHASSIS Fuel Tank Rear Wheels Front Wheels Capacity 6 5 Gallons 24 6 L Tire Size 20 x 8 00 10 Inflation Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Tire Size 11 x 4 00 5 Inflation Pressure 40 psi 2 76 bar TRANSMISSIONS HydroGear BDP 10A HGM 12P Type Hydraulic Fluid Speeds 3400 rpm Continuous Torque Output Maximum Weight on Axle Pump and Wheel Motor Mobil 1TM1...

Page 33: ...l as fully illustrated parts lists These manuals show all of the product s components in exploded views 3D illustrations which show the relationship of parts and how they go together as well as part numbers and quantities used Important assembly notes and and torque values are also included For applicable manuals currently available for your model contact our Customer Publications Department at 26...

Page 34: ...the summer AERATING YOUR LAWN Consider aerating your lawn in spring Using an aerator to remove cores of soil from the lawn increases the speed of clipping decomposition and encourages deeper root growth by opening up the soil and permitting greater movement of water fertilizer and air HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS Cutting the grass too short causes weak thin grass plants which are easily damaged by dr...

Page 35: ...when the grass is wet moist grass does not mulch well and clumps beneath the mower deck Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing PROPER MOWING SPEED ENGINE SPEED GROUND SPEED Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast maintaining a slower ground speed will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and pre...

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