Simplicity 14HP Front-To-Back Levelling, Transport Height Adjustment, Blade Brake Adjustment

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Adjustments

Front-To-Back Levelling

1.Make sure mower is level side-to-side and that rear rollers are on the ground.

2.Position blade(s) front-to-back. Measure the distance from the ground to front tip of blade(s), and from ground to rear tip of blade(s).

On 30” mower, the front tip should be level to 1/8” (3 mm) higher than rear tip.

On 34” mower, the front tips should be 1/4” (6 mm) higher than the rear tips.

3.See figure 33. Loosen jam nut (E). To lower rear of mower deck, loosen nut (B) which will lengthen level- ing rod (D). To raise rear of deck, shorten leveling rod

(D). When proper measurement is obtained, tighten nut (A) against bracket, then tighten jam nut (E) against nut (A).

Transport Height Adjustment

Transport height should be adjusted so that rear mower rollers are 1/8” - 1/4” (3-6 m) above ground when mower lift lever is in transport position. To adjust, perform both mower leveling procedures first, then do the following procedure.

See figure 34.

1.Park rider on a flat level surface.

2.Adjust Dial-A-CutTMcontrol so that front edge of mower lift lever is alligned with 2-3/4” mark (34” mower) or at 3” mark (30” mower) on the quadrant scale.

3.Loosen nut (C) and position spacer (A) against rear trailing arms (D). Position both the left and right side spacers against trailing arms.

4.Tighten nut (C) securely.

5.Place mower lift lever in transport position. Rear mower rollers should be 1/8” - 1/4” off ground. If not, repeat steps 2 - 4.

Blade Brake Adjustment

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off.

1.With riderin neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in seat, start the riderengine.

2.Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive belt. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.

3.If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, see your dealer.

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Figure 33. Front-To-Back Levelling

A.

Adjustment Nut

D.

Levelling Rod

B.

Rear Nut

E.

Jam Nut

C.

Bracket

 

 

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Figure 34. Transport Height Adjustment

A.

Spacers

C.

Nut

B.

Rear Mower Rollers

D.

Rear Trailing Arms

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