Simplicity Landlord DLX Series, 1717H, 2700 Series, 1700 Series, 1718H Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions Manual
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1/2001 1
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Dealer Setup
& Adjustment Instructions
Landlord DLX / 1700 / 2700 Series Tractors and Mowers
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SAFETY RULES .................................................................2
SETUP PROCEDURES
Quick Setup List ................................................................3
Uncrating............................................................................4
Battery Activation & Installation ......................................4
Tractor Assembly ..............................................................6
Steering Wheel Assembly................................................6
Seat and Safety Switch Assembly ...................................6
Check Fluid levels .............................................................7
Fill and Check Engine Oil.................................................7
Check Transmission Oil ...................................................7
Engine Coolant ................................................................8
Inspect Cooling System ...................................................8
Reduce and Check Tire Pressure ....................................8
Lubrication .........................................................................9
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts ............................................10
Mower Assembly .............................................................11
Torque Mower Blade Bolts.............................................11
Hitch and Leveling Rod Assembly .................................11
Mower Deck Installation ................................................12
Leveling Mower Deck ......................................................15
Side-to-Side Leveling.....................................................15
Front-to-Back Leveling...................................................15
Perform Safety Checks ...................................................16
Functional Tests.............................................................16
Dash Safety Lights Test.................................................16
Mower Blade Stopping Check........................................16
Seat Switch Connection.................................................16
Safety Interlock System .................................................17
Burnishing the Electric PTO Clutch...............................17
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
Electric PTO Clutch Adjustment ....................................18
Steering Gear Adjustment ..............................................18
Brake Spring Adjustment ...............................................19
Foot Pedal Height Adjustment (Forward Speed)..........19
Cruise Control Adjustment.............................................20
Internal Neutral Adjustment ...........................................20
Differential Lock Cable Adjustment...............................21
Transmission Maintenance ............................................21
Belt Replacement ............................................................24
ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:
Sections and items denoted by the Setup
symbol provide the information necessary
to fully assemble, test, and prepare the
units described above for delivery to your customers.
A Quick Setup List
is provided on page 3 of this
booklet to help you identify and check that the
items have been performed.
Additional information concerning functional
tests, general adjustment procedures, and
the location of normal lubrication points are
included in these instructions.
Although all required lubrication and normal adjustments on factory-assembled components are done at
the factory, this additional information is provided to
assist you in ensuring that each unit is delivered to
the customer in proper working order.
The safety warnings provided in this guide
and in the operator's manual included with
the unit contain important information that
must be obeyed when assembling, setting-up, operating, servicing, transporting, or storing the unit.
These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert triangle symbol shown above, which signifies that an
important safety message is being provided.
You must read, understand, and follow these
warnings and instructions, and use safe shop and
work practices at all times while working on or
around this unit and all other outdoor power
equipment.
Mfg. No. Description
Tractors
1693379 Landlord DLX, 17HP LC
1693381 Landlord DLX, 18HP
1693383 Landlord DLX, 20HP
1693387 Landlord DLX, 17HP LC (Export)
1693389 Landlord DLX, 18HP (Export)
1693391 Landlord DLX, 20HP (Export)
1693395 1717H, 17HP LC
1693397 1718H, 18HP
1693399 1720H, 20HP
1693401 2717H, 17HP LC
1693403 2718H, 18HP Hydro
1693405 2720H, 20HP Hydro
Mfg. No. Description
Tractors
1693804 Landlord DLX, 23HP Hydro
1693805 Landlord DLX, 23HP Hydro (Export)
1693806 Landlord DLX, 18HP Hydro
1693807 Landlord DLX, 18HP Hydro (Export)
1693814 1723H, 23HP Hydro
1693815 2723H, 23HP Hydro
1693835 1718H, 18HP Hydro
1693857 2718H, 18HP Hydro
1693895 Landlord DLX, 18HP
1693896 1718h, 18HP Hydro
1693897 2718H, 18HP
1693898 Landlord DLX, 18HP (Export)
Mfg. No. Description
Mower Decks
1692686 44” Mower Deck
1692687 44” Mower Deck
1692688 50” Mower Deck
1692689 50” Mower Deck
1692881 50” Mower Deck (LC & Export)
1692882 50” Mower Deck
1693172 44” Mower Deck (Export)
1693629 54” Mower Deck
1693631 54” Mower Deck
1693727 54” Mower Deck (Export)
This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products:
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Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of equipment, severe personal injury or death to you, yourself 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.
IMPORTANT – Safe operation practices for riding mowers.
I. General operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on
the unit before starting.
2. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the unit.
3. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s).
4. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop the
unit if anyone enters the area.
5. Never carry passengers.
6. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look
down and behind before and while backing.
7. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at
anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass
catcher or the guard in place.
8. Slow down before turning.
9. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
10. Turn off blades when not mowing.
11. Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.
12. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
13. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
15. Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit into a trailer or
truck.
II. Slope operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require
extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on
it, do not mow it.
DO
• See your authorized dealer for recommendations of wheel weights
or counterweights to improve stability.
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the
unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slow ground speed so that you will not have to stop or change
speeds while on the slope.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These
can change the stability of the unit.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make
sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The unit
could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
• Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on the ground.
• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
III. Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence
of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing
activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw
them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care
of another responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.
3. Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or
interfere with safe unit operation.
5. Never allow children to operate the unit.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may obscure vision.
IV. Service
1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
a) Use only an approved container.
b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.
c) Never refuel the unit indoors.
d) Never store the unit or fuel container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
d) Clean up oil and fuel spills immediately.
2. Never run a unit inside a closed area.
3. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and
keep equipment in good condition.
4. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly.
5. Keep equipment free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
6. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if
necessary, before restarting.
7. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
8. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be
thrown. Frequently check components and replace, when necessary, with manufacturer’s recommended parts.
9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
10. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
11. Allow the unit to cool before storing.
WARNING – SLOPE OPERATION
Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent (10°) which is a
rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally.
When operating on slopes that are greater than 15 percent (8.5°)
but less than 30 percent use front counterweights and rear wheel
weights (see your dealer). Select slow ground speed before driving
onto slope. In addition to front and rear weights, use extra caution
when operating on slopes with rear-mounted grass catcher. Mow
UP and DOWN the slope, never across the face, use caution when
changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.
SAFETY RULES
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Quick Setup List -
Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform
4 Uncrating ❏ Remove Crate & Banding.
❏ Place Transmission Release Lever in PUSH position & Roll
Tractor forward off skid. (Note: You may want to assemble
the steering wheel at this time.)
4 Battery Activation ❏ Unpack Dry Batteries.
& Installation ❏ Fill Batteries with Electrolyte.
❏ Charge the Batteries (Note: proceed with other setup steps
while batteries are charging).
❏ Test Batteries with hydrometer or load-tester.
❏ Install & secure Batteries.
6 Tractor Assembly ❏ Assemble the Steering Wheel (Note that the thick spoke
faces the seat.)
❏ Assemble the Seat.
❏ Check the Seat Switch connection.
7-8 Check Fluid Levels ❏ Fill & check Engine oil level.
❏ Check Transaxle fluid level (if needed, add 10-W30
SG/CD Engine Oil).
❏ Check Coolant level (if needed, add mixture of 50% ethyl-
ene glycol, 50% distilled water).
❏ Inspect Cooling System.
❏ Reduce & check Tire Pressures
(Front tires 12-15 psi, Rear tires 6-8 psi).
9-10 Lubrication ❏ Lubricate all grease & oil points.
11-15 Mower Assembly ❏ Torque mower blades.
❏ Attach mower Hitch & Leveling Rod.
❏ Install Mower Deck onto Tractor and Attach Belt.
❏ Level Mower Deck (Side-to-side & Front-to-back).
16-17 SAFETY CHECKS ❏ Check for LOOSE HARDWARE.
❏ Check all OPERA
TOR CONTROLS.
❏ Check D
ASH SAFETY LIGHTS.
❏ Test P
ARKING BRAKE.
❏ Perform MO
WER BLADE STOPPING CHECK.
(Blade must stop within 5 seconds!)
❏ Perform SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK
.
17 Burnish Electric Clutch ❏ Burnish Electric Clutch (run for 15 seconds, repeat 10
times).
❏ Repeat MO
WER BLADE STOPPING CHECK.
(Blade must stop within 5 seconds!)
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Uncrating
1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut
crate away from bottom skid. Remove crate. Remove
shrink-wrap plastic.
2. Cut banding from front and rear tractor axles. Cut
banding from mower rollers. Remove mower from bottom skid.
3. Hold down brake pedal (B, Figure 1) and push down
on parking brake knob (C) to release parking brake.
4. See Figure 2. Place hydro release lever in the PUSH
position by pulling the release lever handle up, back,
and down until it locks in the released position.
NOTE: You may want to install the steering wheel at this
time.
5. Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on bottom
skid to puncture tractor tires. Roll the tractor forward
off the skid.
IMPORTANT NOTE
When cutting crate from bottom skid,
use caution around tractor tires and
mower rollers.
Battery Activation
& Installation
Removing the Batteries -
Liquid Cooled Models
1. Open the tractor hood by unlatching the rubber strap
hold-downs. Raise the hood.
2. The batteries are shipped in the rear section of the
engine compartment. Remove the four taptite screws
(D, Figure 3) securing the battery hold down bar (C).
Remove the hold down bar and cushion (not shown) .
3. Remove the dry batteries from the compartment.
Figure 3. Battery Connections
A. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
B. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
C. Hold Down Bar
D. Taptite Screws
E. Cushion (not shown)
Figure 1. Engaging the Parking Brake
A. Ground Speed Pedals
B. Brake Pedal
C. Parking Brake / Cruise Control Knob
A
B
C
Figure 2. Hydro Release Lever
Pull Lever Up, Back,
and Down to Release
WARNING
BATTERY SAFETY RULES
●●
Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid
contact with skin.
●●
Remove battery from tractor for activation.
●●
Wear eye protection while activating battery.
●●
To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks
away from battery, especially while charging.
D
C
A
D
FRONT
B
Removing the Battery -
Air Cooled Models
1. Open the tractor hood by unlatching the rubber strap
hold-downs (A, Figure 4). Raise the hood.
2. The battery is shipped in the rear section of the
engine compartment. Remove the hold-down rods
(C) and hold-down bar.
3. Remove the dry battery from the compartment.
Activating the Batteries
NOTE: Not required with maintenance free batteries. Go
to step D.
4. Prepare the dry batteries as follows:
a. Remove the vent cap(s) from the battery.
b. Fill the battery with electrolyte up to the bottom of
the split ring (Figure 5) and let stand for 20 minutes.
Do not overfill.
c. After 20 minutes, recheck the level and add electrolyte if necessary.
d. Charge the battery for 15 minutes with a trickle
charger (maximum charge rate: 10 amps).
NOTE: While charging the battery proceed with tractor
setup. Batteries can be installed as one of the last steps.
e. Reinstall the vent cap(s).
f. After charging, check the battery with a hydrometer or load-tester to make sure they are fully charged.
Battery Installation
LIQUID COOLED MODELS
5. Carefully place the batteries back in the engine compartment.
6. Attach the red positive cables (B, Figure 3) to the positive posts of both batteries EXACTLY AS SHOWN.
7. Attach the black negative cable (A, Figure 3) to the
negative posts of both batteries EXACTLY AS
SHOWN.
8. Lay the cushion across the top of the batteries.
9. Reinstall the battery hold down bar (C, Figure 3) and
secure with the four taptite screws (D).
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Figure 4. Engine Compartment 18 HP & 20 HP Briggs & Stratton Twin Cylinder
A. Hood Strap C. Hold-Down Rods
B. Vent Cap
A
B
C
Figure 5. Fill Battery with Electrolyte
Fill to Bottom of
Split Ring
10. Install the vent hoses on the batteries and route the
hoses out of the bottom right side of the engine compartment through the frame. Make sure the tubes go
all the way through the frame and will not drip on any
belts, pulleys, or the mower deck (note: maintenance
free batteries do not have vent hoses).
NOTICE
Batteries must be fully charged before operation
or the starter solenoid may malfunction.
WARNING
When installing battery cables, CONNECT THE
POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and negative (-) cable
last. If not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
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Figure 7. Steering Wheel Components
A. Steering Wheel C. Roll Pin , 5/16” x 2 1/2”
B. Cap D. Tube
Tractor
Assembly
Steering Wheel Assembly
1. Remove the plastic tie securing the steering wheel to
the steering shaft and transmission control lever.
2. Coat the steering shaft with anti-seize lubricant.
3. Make sure the steering tube (D, Figure 7) is placed
over the shaft, then place the steering wheel on the
shaft with thicker grip area facing the seat.
4. Align the hole in the steering wheel with the top hole
in the shaft, and insert roll pin (C) to secure steering
wheel to shaft. (Lower hole may be used if desired.)
5. Make sure the roll pin is driven in flush.
6. Make sure the cap (B) is fully engaged with the
matching recess in the steering wheel. (The cap is
removable, but is used only for decorative purposes
and does not provide access to any assembly hardware.)
NOTE: To prevent damage, do not use excessive force
to remove or attach plastic cap. Use soft-faced mallet if
cap must be tapped back into position.
Seat & Safety Switch Assembly
1. Assemble the seat to the seat slide bracket using the
whizlock bolts provided.
2. Make sure the seat safety switch is connected (A,
Figure 8).
3. Lower seat to normal riding position.
Figure 8. Seat Switch
A. Seat Switch B. Wiring Harness
Installing the Battery -
Air Cooled Models
5. Carefully place the battery back in the engine compartment (see Figure 4). Secure the battery using the
hold-down rods (C) and hold-down bar.
6. Attach the red positive cable (B, Figure 6) and cover
to the positive post as shown.
7. Attach the black negative cable (A, Figure 6) to the
negative post as shown.
8. Install the vent hose on the battery cap and route the
hoses out of the bottom right side of the engine compartment through the frame. Make sure the tubes go
all the way through the frame and will not drip on any
belts, pulleys, or the mower deck (note: maintenance
free batteries do not have vent hoses).
FRONT
Figure 6. 18HP & 20HP Battery Cables & Fill
A. Negative Cable D. Capscrew
B. Positive Cable & Cover E. Vent Hose
C. Nut, Lockwasher, & Washer
C
B
E
A
D
C
A
C
D
B
Thicker Spoke
Faces Seat
A
B
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Check
Fluid Levels
Fill & Check Engine Oil
1. Add engine oil (engine is shipped dry). Oil recommendations are provided in the engine manual.
Check Transmission Oil Level
NOTE: Lift cylinder should be extended.
1. Locate the clear tube (B, Figure 11) and expansion
chamber (A) under the seat deck. Using a flashlight,
observe the oil level in the clear tube. 1” of oil should
be visible in the clear tube. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Empty space is required in the tube and expansion
chamber for heat expansion.
2. If necessary, remove the plug from the seat deck
(Figure 10), clean the area surrounding the expansion
chamber (A, Figure 11), remove the cap, and add oil.
D
C
B
A
E
G
F
Figure 9. Engine Compartment Liquid Cooled (Top) & Air Cooled (Bottom)
A. Battery F. Throttle Cable
B. Oil Filter G. Choke Cable
C. Air Filter H. Hood Strap
D. Oil Fill/Dipstick I. Oil Cooler
E. Fuel Filter
Figure 11. Hydraulic System Oil Filter
A. Expansion Chamber C. Hydraulic Oil Filter
B. Clear Tube
B
A
A
Figure 10. Seat Deck Access Plug
Expansion Chamber
Access Plug
LIQUID COOLED V-TWIN
B
D
G
D
I
H
C
E
A
E
G
F
B
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