Simplicity 5101604 Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment, Regular Maintenance, Outer Rod, Inner Rod

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Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment

Regular Maintenance

Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment

Checking the Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment

1.Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).

2.To check the inner lift rod timing, measure and record the distance between the inner lift pivots and the inner rod pivots. Repeat for other side of unit. See Figure 40.

3.To check the outer lift rod timing, measure and record the distance between the outer lift pivots and the outer rod pivots. Repeat for other side of unit. See Figure 40.

4.If the measurements for the inner rods are equal, and the measurements for the outer rods are equal, no further adjustment is required. If the measurements are NOT equal (greater than 1/8” (3,17 mm) difference), adjustment is required, continue with Adjusting the Deck Lift Rod Timing.

Adusting the Deck Lift Rod Timing

1.Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5” (12,7cm) position. Remove the height adjustment pin (A, Figure 41) and lower the mower deck.

2.To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position, push the pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the height adjustment pin in the 3” (7.6cm) position to hold in place.

3.Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are slack.

4.To adjust the inner lift rod (Refer to Figure 42):

5.Loosen the jam nut on the front ball joint then remove the 1/2” hardware fastening the ball joint to the lift pivot arm.

6.Turn the ball joint clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots or counter-clockwiseto lengthen the distance between the rod pivots.

7.Reinstall the ball joint on the lift pivot arm and secure with the 1/2” hardware previously removed.

8.Tighten the jam nut against the lift rod.

9.To adjust the outer lift rod (Refer to Figure 42):

10. Loosen the jam nut on the front ball joint then remove the 1/2” hardware fastening the ball joint to the lift pivot arm.

11. Turn the ball joint clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots or counter-clockwiseto lengthen the distance between the rod pivots.

12. Reinstall the ball joint on the lift pivot arm and secure with the 1/2” hardware previously removed.

13. Tighten the jam nut against the lift rod.

14. Remove blocks from under the mower deck.

15. Remove the the cutting height adjustment pin from in front of the deck lift pedal arm. Lift mower deck and reinstall adjustment pin in desired mowing height.

Inner Rod

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Outer RodChecking the Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment

Figure 40. Measure the Inner & Outer Lift Rods

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Figure 41. Deck Lift Pedal & Pin Position

A. Height Adjustment Pin

Inner RodAdusting the Deck Lift Rod Timing4.To adjust the inner lift rod (Refer to Figure 42):9.To adjust the outer lift rod (Refer to Figure 42):Outer Rod

Adjust HereFigure 40. Measure the Inner & Outer Lift Rods

Adjust Here

Outer Rod

Figure 42. Adjust the Inner & Outer Lift Rods

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Contents Mfg. No OPERATOR’S MANUALCobalt Series 30HP Zero-Turn RidersDATE PURCHASED Regular Maintenance Table of ContentsOperator Safety Features & ControlsRead the Manual Operator SafetyOperator Safety Operating SafetySlope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Roll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and WaterOverhead Obstacles Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceTransporting and Storage General OperationOperating on steep slopes can be dangerous Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Ignition SystemService and Maintenance Service & MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll Bar Instructions Operational WarningsInspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure INSPECT BUCKLE LATCH INSPECT WEBBING Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt Safety DecalsNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational SAFETY Checks Safety IconsCE Models Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls Identification NumbersParking Brake Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock LeverPTO Power Take Off Switch Control FunctionsThrottle Control Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Seat Adjustment LeverChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation OperationOperation Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures Pushing the Rider by HandFigure 5. Mowing Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment To Adjust Pedal PositionStarting the Engine Stopping the Rider2. NOTE A warm engine may not require choking Figure 7. Move Control Levers Gradually Zero-Turn Driving PracticeBasic Driving Smooth TravelFigure 11. Turning in Place Advanced DrivingPractice Turning Around a Corner Figure 10. Turning Around a CornerStorage Raise and Lower the Roll BarTo Lower the Roll Bar To Raise the Roll BarFigure 14. Proper Cutting Height MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassHow Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting Mowing MethodsWhen and How Often to Mow Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowingMulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing Conditions Attaching a TrailerFigure 17. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip Proper MulchingSafety Items Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleInspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Change Oil & FilterFigure 19. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Change Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part NumberFigure 21. Deck Lubrication LubricationGrease Lubricating the Front CastersInspecting the Mower Blades Servicing The Mower BladesRemoving the Mower Blade Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharpSharpening the Mower Blade Reinstalling the Mower BladesFigure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation C. Mower Blade Air Lift Points Up For InstallationCleaning the Battery and Cables Battery ChargingBattery Maintenance NOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 batteryTo Adjust the Handle Placement Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment To Adjust the Handle AlignmentFigure 35. Neutral Adjustment RH side shown A. Adjustment Linkage Rod Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Checking the AdjustmentFigure 38. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. Pump Drive Belt Parking Brake AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Figure 37. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment NutTo adjust the upper mounting position Rear Shocks Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Spring loaded components can kick back causing injury9. To adjust the outer lift rod Refer to Figure Deck Lift Rod Timing AdjustmentChecking the Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment 4. To adjust the inner lift rod Refer to FigureNOTE Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod Deck Leveling AdjustmentDeck Lift Spring Regular MaintenanceFigure 47. Mower PTO Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PTO Drive Belt Mower Belt ReplacementFigure 46. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley C. 1/2” Breaker Bar D. SpringPROBLEM TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderBrake will not hold Troubleshooting the Rider continuedTroubleshooting the Mower Rider drive belt slipsStepped Cutting Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsStreaking ScalpingTechnical Manuals SpecificationsSpecifications DIMENSIONSFOLD LINEALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED ANGLE OF THE SLOPEPage BELTS AND BLADES Product Quick Specs
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