Simplicity 300 Series manual Mower Adjustments, Gauge Wheels Select Models, Hook Tractor Lift Arm

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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

WARNING

Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key, and allow all moving parts to stop.

CAUTION

DO NOT remove the mower deck baffles. The baffles help prevent grass clippings from becoming airborne and plugging up the engine cooling fins.

Mower Adjustments

Gauge Wheels (Select Models)

The mower gauge wheels can be placed in several positions depending on the height of cut. When using higher cutting heights, set the wheels in the lower position. When using lower cutting heights, set the wheels in the upper position. To adjust:

1.Remove the locknut (B, Figure 36), gauge wheel (C), washers (D), and shoulder bolt (E). Change position of gauge wheel to desired height.

2.Insert shoulder bolt (E) through washers (D) gauge wheel (C), and gauge wheel bracket (A). Secure with locknut (B). Repeat steps 1 & 2 for all gauge wheels.

A

B

D

E

C

Figure 36. Fixed Bracket Gauge Wheel Adjustment

A. Gauge Wheel Bracket

D. Washers

B. Locknut

E. Shoulder Bolt

C. Gauge Wheel

 

Transport Height & Ground Following

 

 

Adjustment (Select Models)

C

 

The transport height and ground following ability can be

 

 

D

adjusted. Raising the trunnion (C, Figure 37) on the j-

 

A

 

hook (A) will adjust the deck into the greatest ground

 

 

 

following ability and the lowest transport position, when

B

 

the deck is lowered. Lowering the trunnion on the j-hook

 

 

 

will give the highest transport position and decrease the

 

F

deck’s ground following ability, when the deck is lowered.

E

 

1. Loosen jam nut (B, Figure 37).

2.

Remove the hair pin (F) and washer (E) from trunnion

 

 

 

(C).

 

 

 

Figure 37. Cutting Height Adjustment

3.

Remove the trunnion (C), j-hook (A) and jam nut (B)

A. J-Hook

D. Tractor Lift Arm

 

from tractor lift arm (D).

 

B. Jam Nut

E. Washer

4.

Turn trunnion (C) up or down to adjust height.

C. Trunnion

F. Hair Pin

5.Place trunnion (C), j-hook (A) and jam nut (B) in tractor lift arm (D). Install washer (E) and hair pin (F). Tighten jam nut (B).

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