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USER’S
MANUAL
18HP Zero-Turn Riders
Mfg. No. Description
2690487 Massey Ferguson ZT 1844
5900608 Snapper ZT18441KHC
19HP Zero-Turn Riders
Mfg. No. Description
5900609 Snapper ZT19441KWV
20HP Zero-Turn Riders
Mfg. No. Description
2690449 Simplicity 20HP Kohler Champion Zero-Turn Rider with 44” Mower
2690483 Simplicity 20HP Kohler Champion Zero-Turn Rider with 44” Mower (AU/NZ)
2690451 Simplicity 20HP Briggs Champion Zero-Turn Rider with 50” Mower
2690452 Simplicity 20HP Briggs Champion Zero-Turn
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Simplicity and Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual for
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Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Safety Controls Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information.................................2 Identification Numbers........................................8 Safety Decals .......................................................9 Safety Interlock System....................................10 Safety Icons .......................................................11 Features & Controls ..........................................12 Control Functions..
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Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are respo
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Safety Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length (10 degrees). Always mow across slopes, not up and down (to maintain traction on the wheels) and avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes. Reduce speed a
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Safety Rules & Information Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard. Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning. Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engin
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Safety Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. should evaluate their ability to operate the GENERAL OPERATION equipment safely enough to pr
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Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or percent (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If cm) vertically in 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally. you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, Select slow ground speed before driving onto do not operate on it. slope. Use
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Safety Safety Rules & Information line clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation. Safe Handling of Gasoline 12. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other gasohol containing more than 10% ETHANOL, sources of ignition. gasoline additives, or white gas because 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. engine/fuel system damage could result. 3. Never remove the gas ca
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S SA AM MP PL LE E S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Numbers Unit ID Tag North Mower ID Tag American / CE Models CE Models (Only) When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown. NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the eng
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Safety Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating yo
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Safety Interlock System NORTH AMERICAN EXPORT MODELS ONLY: MODELS ONLY: SAFETY INTERLOCK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation tamper with safety
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Safety Safety Icons CE SAFETY ICONS Safety Icons Warning: Read Operator’s The alert symbol is used to identity safety Manual. information about hazards that can result in personal Read and understand the injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or Operator’s Manual before using CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate this machine. the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury. In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent Danger:Thrown Objects. the type of hazard. An ex
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Features & Controls CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. Ground Speed Levers Choke These levers control the ground speed of the rider. Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke The left lever controls the left rea
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Controls Features & Controls Hour Meter Fuel Tank The hour meter measures the number of hours the key has been in the RUN position. Fuel Level Gauge Note: The hour meter will register the passage of time To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. The fuel when the key is in the RUN position, even if the engine gauge is mounted in the fuel tank and indicates the is not running. The hour meter has a self contained amount of fuel in the tank. power source so the total hours are always visible. Mower
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Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Before first time operation: Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for Be sure to read all information in the Safety and instructions and oil recommendations. Operation sections before attempting to operate Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in this tractor and mower. place and tight. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to Adjust the seat position, and
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Operation Operation WARNING DO NOT TOW RIDER Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump If you do not understand how a specific control and wheel motor damage. Do not use functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the another vehicle to push or pull this unit. FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND function of ALL controls. 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the
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Operation Smooth Travel ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive . responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and The BEST method of efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and handling the ground turning movements will take some practice. speed control levers is in Spending some time going through the maneuvers three steps — as shown shown and becoming familiar with how the unit in Figure 3. acce
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Operation Operation Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward bring one handle gradually To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one back toward neutral. Repeat several times. ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it several times. is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward. NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is p
