Simplicity 514G, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...er for 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 regard...

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Page 3: ...P Hydro Team Tractors Mfg No Description 1692957 Vikings Regent Tractor 1692959 Steelers Regent Tractor 1692961 Panthers Regent Tractor 1692963 Chiefs Regent Tractor 1692965 Colts Regent Tractor 16929...

Page 4: ...MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 www simplicitymfg com Copyright 1996 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...

Page 5: ...e 17 Starting After Storage 17 TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR 18 General 18 Troubleshooting The Tractor 18 Troubleshooting The Mower 19 Checking the Battery 20 Charging A Completely Discharged Battery 20 Jump...

Page 6: ...f the mower deck For location of Engine Serial Number refer to the Engine Owner s Manual Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card supplied with your tractor Mower Deck Identificat...

Page 7: ...r bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the unit Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Use extra care with grass ca...

Page 8: ...er refuel the unit indoors Never run a unit in an enclosed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check...

Page 9: ...not operate on it Go up and down slopes not 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...

Page 10: ...ob D Ignition Key Switch E Headlight Switch F PTO Electric Clutch Switch G Mower Height Adjustment Lever H Brake Pedal I Forward Direction Pedal J Rear Direction Pedal A Steering Wheel B Engine Thrott...

Page 11: ...rized dealer Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety system GENERAL Before first time operation drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to the un...

Page 12: ...elps to align the holes ADJUSTING MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT NOTE Perform adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor 1 Set the mower height adjustment lever A figure to the desired cutting...

Page 13: ...erflow DO NOT mix oil with gasoline Refer to engine manual for gasoline recommendations WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be han dled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still...

Page 14: ...isengage the clutch Use the gear selector I figure 3 to select the gear best suited for conditions then slowly release clutch brake pedal to engage clutch and start tractor in motion STOPPING THE TRAC...

Page 15: ...w when the grass is dry preferably in the late afternoon when the temperatures are cooler Where possible change patterns occasionally to eliminate matting graining or a corrugated appear ance For wet...

Page 16: ...lean so that clippings are properly circulated chopped and discharged back into the lawn The Best Combination We recommend that you experiment with the height of cut position and tractor ground speed...

Page 17: ...on top then pivot the hood up and forward 2 To raise the seat for battery access tilt seat forward CHECKING ADDING GASOLINE Raise the hood and check the fuel tank to be sure there is enough gasoline t...

Page 18: ...tion in fuel line Secure with hose clamps See warning at beginning of procedure LUBRICATION Lubricate the tractor as shown in figures 11 12 When a grease gun is shown wipe the fitting clean apply two...

Page 19: ...ive cable first B figure 13 WARNING Be careful when handling the battery Avoid spilling electrolyte Keep flames and sparks away from the battery WARNING When removing or installing battery cables dis...

Page 20: ...einstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in figure 16 Secure with a capscrew spring washer and hex washer Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque capscrews to...

Page 21: ...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 put in a cool dry place and...

Page 22: ...orrectly gapped Clean and gap or replace See engine manual Engine knocks 1 Low oil level Check add oil as required 2 Using wrong grade oil See engine manual Excessive oil consumption 1 Engine running...

Page 23: ...ndition of bat tery When engine is off the voltmeter shows battery voltage which should be 12 volts When engine is run ning the voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normally is 13 to 14 v...

Page 24: ...ster bat tery Wait a few minutes then attempt to start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery 9 If the vehicle does not start after cranking for thirty seconds STOP PROCEDURE More than...

Page 25: ...can be moved forward and back by moving the lever A figure 18 underneath the front of the seat then positioning the seat as desired WARNING To avoid serious injury perform adjustments only with engin...

Page 26: ...PEEDADJUSTMENT HYDRO If the unit does not reach top speed with the forward direction pedal fully depressed perform the following adjustment with the engine off and PTO disengaged 1 See figures 21a 21b...

Page 27: ...eering Gear Adjustment A Capscrews Figure 24 Leveling the Mower Deck Side to Side 38 Mower Deck Shown A Measurement should be within 1 8 Figure 25 Side to Side Adjustment A Outside Nut B Eccentric Nut...

Page 28: ...8 higher If not proceed to step 8 8 See figure 27 Loosen the outside nut A and turn the eccentric nut B to raise or lower the rear of the deck When the mower deck is level hold the eccen tric nut whi...

Page 29: ...htened 6 Carefully slide belt over transmission pulley and remove from other pulleys 7 Install new belt as shown in figures 29 30 8 Reverse steps 1 7 MOWER DECK BELT 1 Park the tractor on a level surf...

Page 30: ...d gasoline Muffler Square Lo Tone Starter Electric 16 HP Briggs Stratton Make Briggs Stratton 4 cycle air cooled Model Type Vanguard Horsepower 16 HP Cylinder 1 Bore Stroke 3 44 in 87 3 MM 3 06 in 77...

Page 31: ...Gas Stabilizer 8 oz Bottle 1685748 Case of 12 8 oz Bottles 1685747 Optional Accessories Snowthrower Cab 1692629 42 Single Stage Snowthrower 1691522 36 Single Stage Snowthrower 1691521 Snowthrower Hitc...

Page 32: ...28 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Choke Fast Throtttle Slow Throttle Throttle PTO Clutch Engaged Parking Brake Mower Cutting Height Adjustement...