Simplicity 1693266, 1693264 manual Adjustments & Service, Mower Adjustments, Leveling The Mower

Adjustments & Service

A WARNING

Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine. Allow all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition key, then disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug.

MOWER ADJUSTMENTS

Leveling The Mower

If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut. Tire pressure should be as follows:

•Front: 12 - 15 psi (82-103 kPa)

•Rear: IO - 12 psi (56-82 kPa)

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

I. With the mower installed, place the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front wheels straight forward.

2.Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.

3.Place the mower in high-cut position. Arrange the mower blades so that they are pointing from side-to- side (Figure 31).

4.See Figure 31. Measure the distance between the outside tips of each blade and the ground. If there is more than i/8” (3mm) difference between the mea- surements on each side, proceed to step 5. If the dif- ference is i/8” (3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.

5.See Figure 32. Loosen the outside nut (A) and tap- tite screw (C), then turn the eccentric nut (8) to raise or lower the left side of the deck. When the mower deck is level, hold the eccentric nut while tightening the outside nut. Tighten the taptite screw (C).

FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT

1.Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back (Figure

33).

2.See Figure 33. Measure the distance from the ground to the front and rear tips of each blade. The

measurement should be equal for both blades. Front tips should be equal to rear tips or within i/8” higher.

If not, proceed to step 8. 1.

Figure 31. Leveling the Mower Deck Side-to-Side (38” Mower Deck Shown)

A. Outside Nut

B. Eccentric Nut

C. Taptite Screw

to Ground at

Figure 33. Leveling the Mower Deck Front-to .Back (38” Mower Deck Shown)

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