Simplicity 11HP, 14HP manual Adjustments, Seat Adjustment, Brake Adjustment

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Adjustments

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and rider on level ground.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Use the lever to adjust the seat forward or rearward for best rider comfort.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Brake Adjustment - Gear Models

1.Place the transmission in gear and release the park- ing brake.

2.Move the brake lever (B) forward. There should be a 1/8" gap between the lever (B) and the stop (C) as shown in figure 24.

3.To adjust clearance, turn nut (D) clockwise to decrease the gap or turn nut counterclockwise to increase the gap.

4.Set the parking brake. Loosen or tighten adjustment nut (E) to achieve a 2 9/16"–2 5/8" compressed spring length as shown in figure 24.

Brake Adjustment - Hydro Models

1.Release the parking brake.

2.Place a .025" feeler gauge (A, figure 25) between the two outer brake stators (refer to inset illustration). The gap should be between .025"–.030". To adjust:

a.Remove cotter pin from castellated nut if present.

b.To decrease gap, hold feeler gauge in gap and turn nut (B) clockwise until resistance is felt on the feeler gauge. To increase gap, turn nut (B) counter-clockwise and recheck gap.

c.If cotter pin was removed, back off nut (counter- clockwise) until the nearest slot is aligned with hole in threads. Replace cotter pin.

3.Set the parking brake. Loosen or tighten adjustment nut (C) to achieve a 2 11/16"–2 13/32" compressed spring length as shown in figure 25.

2 9/16" – 2 5/8"

E

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Figure 24. Brake Adjustment (Gear Model)

A.

Compressed Spring

D.

Nut

B.

Brake Lever

E.

Adjustment Nut

C.

Stop

 

 

 

2 11/16" – 2 13/32"

 

 

C

 

 

B

 

 

A

CHECK GAP with .025" FEELER GAUGE

OUTSIDE

 

INSIDE

(Axle)

 

(Trans.)

OUTER

OUTER

INNER

STATORS

BRAKE

BRAKE

Figure 25. Brake Adjustment (Hydro Model)

A.Feeler Gauge

B.Nut

C.Adjustment Nut

25

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11HP, 14HP specifications

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