Simplicity 250 Z manual PTO Clutch Adjustment, Blade Brake Check

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

B

B

 

B

A

 

Figure 25. PTO Clutch Adjustment

A.Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)

B.Adjustment Nut

A

B

C

Figure 26. Adjust PTO Clutch

A.Window

B.Adjustment Nut

C. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) Feeler Gauge

PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour break-in period and then after every 250 hours of opera- tion. Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a new clutch has been installed.

1.Remove key from ignition switch and disconnect spark plug wires to prevent the possibility of acciden- tal starting while the PTO is being adjusted.

2.See Figure 25. Note the position of the 3 adjustment windows (A) in the side of the brake plate and the nylock adjustment nuts (B).

3.Insert a .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) feeler gauge (C) through each window, positioning the gauge between the rotor face and the armature face as shown in Figure 26.

4.Alternately tighten the adjustment nuts (B, Figure 25) until the rotor face and armature face just contacts the gauge.

5.Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed, and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosen- ing the adjustment nuts.

NOTE: The actual air gap between the rotor and arma- ture may vary even after performing the adjustment pro- cedure. This is due to dimensional variations on compo- nent parts, and is an acceptable condition.

6.Check the mower blade stopping time. The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a com- plete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off.

WARNING

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

BLADE BRAKE CHECK

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

1.With parking brake engaged, PTO disengaged and an operator in the seat, start the engine engine.

2.Have an assistant observe the mower drive belt through the opening between the frame and top of mower deck. Engage the PTO and wait several sec- onds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.

3.If the mower drive belt does not stop within five sec- onds, perform the PTO Clutch Adjustment. If the belt still does not stop within 5 seconds, see your dealer.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Safety Rules and Information Towing Identification Numbers CE Identification TAG MarkingsSafety Decals Safety DecalsSafety Interlock System Operational Safety ChecksMotion Control Levers Control FunctionsChoke Ignition Switch PTO SwitchSeat Adjustment Knobs Mower Cutting Height Adjustment LeverGeneral Operating Safety Checks Before StartingStarting the Engine Stopping the Rider & EnginePushing the Rider by Hand MowingZero Turn Driving Practice Smooth TravelForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnAttaching a Trailer Mower Removal InstallationRemoval Installation Regular Maintenance Before Every Spring Each Hours 100 250 Fall UseLubrication GreaseService Interval Every 10 Hours or As Required Servicing the Mower BladesEngine Maintenance Check Tire PressuresChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterCleaning the Battery and Cables Battery MaintenanceStorage Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Troubleshooting the MowerSeat Adjustments Motion Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Seat Position AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Motion Control Lever Friction AdjustmentRoller BAR Adjustment Neutral Adjustments Front Suspension Adjustment Select Models Parking Brake AdjustmentBrake Adjustment PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake CheckMower Deck Leveling Orient Blades Side-to-SideRoller BAR Leveling Deck Timing ROD AdjustmentIf Equipped Transmission Drive Belt Replacement Battery ChargingMower Belt Replacement PRY Belts Over PulleysFuse Replacement CE Compliance Specifications Transmissions DimensionsEngine ChassisMaintenance Items Replacement PartsTechnical Manuals

250 Z specifications

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