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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Prestige / 1800 / 2800 / GT
Conquest / 1700 / 2700 / YT
Broadmoor / 1600 / 2600 / LT
Series
16HP Hydro Tractors 20HP Hydro Tractors 44” Mower Decks
Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description
1694009 Broadmoor, 16HP 1694014 Conquest, 20HP Hydro 1694037 44” Mower Deck
1694010 Broadmoor, 16HP 1694015 Prestige, 20HP Hydro 1694038 44” Mower Deck
1694011 Conquest, 16HP Hydro 1694016 Prestige, 20HP Hydro PS 1694043 44” Mower Deck
1694018 1606, 16HP Hydro 1694023 17
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information.................................2 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service .........32 Troubleshooting the Tractor..................................32 Identification Numbers........................................5 Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................33 Safety Decals .......................................................6 Battery Charging ...................................................34 Safety Icons .........................
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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. 16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit GENERAL OPERATION into a trailer or
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Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you can- 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally. not back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate on it. When operating on slopes use additional wheel weigh
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Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 12. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam- sources of ignition. age, and deterioration, which could expose moving 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine components and replace with manufacturer’s recom- running. Allow the engine to cool befor
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S SA AM MP PL LE E S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Numbers Identification Numbers North American Models Mower ID Tag Tractor ID Tag Mfg. No.: 169XXXX Serial No.: XXXXX 2002 dB(A) kW: XXX CE Models PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Engine RPM XXXX LpA: XXX dB(A) Model Description Name/Number Vibration @ Wheel: XXX m/s² Vibration @ Seat: XXX m/s² Simplicity Mfg. Inc. Port Washington, WI USA 53074-0997 Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number When contacting your authorized dealer for replace- Mower Deck MFG
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Safety Decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional SAFETY DECALS messages on your rider and mower should be carefully This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect these instructions are not followed. The information is for from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment your safety and it is important! The safety decals below manufacturing. are on your rider
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CE Safety Icons SAFETY ICONS Warning: Read Operator’s Danger: Machine Rollover. Manual. Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 10°. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this machine. Danger: Dismemberment. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine can amputate limbs. This machine is capable of throwing Keep bystanders and children away objects and debris. Keep when engine is running. bystanders away. Warning: Remove Key Before Danger: Dismemberment. Servicing. This mowe
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Features & Controls Hydraulic Lift Models Select Manual Lift Models 38”, 44”, 50”, & 54” Models 40” Models Select Manual Lift Models Figure 1. 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. Throttle/Choke Control Throttle
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Features & Controls 40” MOWER DECKS Headlights The cutting height adjustment lever controls the mower cutting height. Push down on the button to release the The light switch turns the tractor headlights on and off. lever, move to the desired cutting height, and release the button to lock. The cutting height is infinitely adjustable PTO Switch between 1” and 3-5/8.” The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disen- gages attachments that use the PTO. To engage the Cutting Height Fine Tuning
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Features & Controls Steering Tilt Adjust (Select Models) Use the tilt knob located on the bellows to release the pivot mechanism and pivot the wheel to the desired posi- tion. Release the tilt knob to lock in position. Attachment Lift Control Lever When using the mower deck, lift the deck off the ground Manual Lift Models: The attachment lift control lever while transporting to and from the job site. DO NOT cut raises and lowers attachments that utilize the tractor’s with the mower in the raise
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Features & Controls DASHBOARD DISPLAY A B (SELECT MODELS) Display Items C Refer to Figures 3a and 3b. A. FUEL LEVEL D Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Left is empty; right is full. B. HOUR METER / CLOCK / SERVICE INDICATOR H G F E Displays the clock, hour meter, and maintenance reminder. Figure 3a. Dashboard Display - Early Models C. SELECT BUTTON A B Used to set the clock and reset the maintenance reminder. D. SET BUTTON D Used to set the clock and reset the maintenance reminde
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Operating the Tractor GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY SAFETY INTERLOCK Be sure to read all information in the Safety and SYSTEM TESTS Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are pre- ADDING FUEL sent for your safety: do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check To add fuel: their
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Operating the Tractor STOPPING THE TRACTOR & ENGINE MOWING 1. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level and 1. Return the ground speed control(s) to neutral. set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position (if 2. Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts to equipped). stop. 2. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO 3. Place the throttle control in the position specified in switch is disengaged. the engine owner’s manual provided in the operator's 3. Start the engine (see STA
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Operating the Tractor USING A MULCHING MOWER B (40” MOWER ONLY) Benefits of Proper Mulching Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and recuts clippings into tiny particles and then blows them down into the lawn. These tiny particles decompose rapidly into by-products that your lawn can use. Under proper conditions your mulching mower virtually elimi- nate noticeable clippings on the lawn surface. A Limitations of Mulching Decks Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass is we
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Operating the Tractor ADJUSTING MOWER CUTTING A HEIGHT - 40” MOWER DECKS B The cutting height adjustment lever (A, Figure 6) controls the mower cutting height and has five positions. The highest cutting position should be used when transport- ing to and from the work site (do not cut with the lever in the highest position). The lower four positions are used when mowing. Set this lever so that the deck is cutting off 1/3 the height of the grass or less. If the desired cutting height falls b
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Operating the Tractor MOWER DECK REMOVAL & B INSTALLATION Lift Link Models A C D Figure 9. Lift Arms WARNING (Viewed from underneath right side of tractor) Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop A. Mower Lift Arm C. Flat Washer engine and remove key before attempting to B. Tractor Lift Arm D. Safety Clip install or remove the mower. Removing the Mower Deck B A 1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a con- crete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove the key and apply parkin
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Operating the Tractor Installing the Mower Deck 1. Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to the left. A 2. Place mower height adjuster (B, Figures 7 & 8) in the lowest cutting position. Place the mower lift lever in the lowest position, also. Slide mower deck under right side of tractor so that mower hitch is aligned with the front tractor hitch. 3. See Figure 11. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on the spring-loaded lever (B) while
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Operating the Tractor MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Chain Lift Models C B A WARNING Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop Figure 12. Raising & Lowering Mower engine and remove key before attempting to A. Attachment Lift - Manual install or remove the mower. B. Attachment Lift - Hydraulic Muffler and surrounding areas may be hot. C. Cutting Height Control Removing the Mower Deck 1. Park the tractor, fully lower the attachment lift, turn off the PTO, turn off the engine, remove the key,
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396 Lbs. (180kg) Operating the Tractor Installing the Mower Deck NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur- face such as a concrete floor. A 1. Park the tractor, fully lower the attachment lift, turn off the PTO switch, turn off the engine, remove the key, and engage the parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to the left. 2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the mower height adjuster. Slide the mower deck under the right side of tractor so that the mower hitch is B alig
