Simplicity 14HP, 11HP manual Operating The Mower, Checks Before Starting, Operation

Operation

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Figure 6. Mower Hitch

A. LeverC. Rider Hitch Brackets

B. Mower Hitch

2.On left-hand side of 34” mower, push idler pulley arm (A, figure 5) to relieve belt tension.

On right-hand side of 30” mower, pull idler pulley arm to relieve belt tension.

3.With belt tension relieved, remove belt from idler pul- ley (B, figure 5) and PTO pulley (C). Removing belt relieves tension on the front hitch assembly.

4.With lift lever down and Dial-A-CutTMcontrol set to the lowest setting, remove lift cable (D, figure 5) from mower hook (see inset illustration, figure 5).

5.Remove mower hitch (B, figure 6) from rider hitch brackets (C) by pulling spring-loaded lever (A, figure 6) forward and lifting up on hitch. Place mower hitch on ground.

6.With wheels turned fully left, remove mower from underneath right-hand side of rider.

7.To install mower, reverse above steps. Check mower belt pattern as shown in figure 7. Make sure that the mower lift cable is installed with hook torward the rear and rear trailing arms (F, figure 5) are positioned above rear torsion bar.

OPERATING THE MOWER

1.When traveling to or from the work site, fully raise the mower using the mower lift lever (A, figure 11 ). At the work site, lower mower using the lift lever.

2.Use the Dial-A-CutTMcontrol (E, figure 11) to adjust the height of the mower. Pull back slightly on mower lift lever (A, figure 10) to relieve pressure and turn clockwise to raise mower cutting height, or counter- clockwise to lower cutting height.

NOTE: Cutting height scale is located on the quadrant at base of lift lever. Scale is numbered 1 thru 4, with 4 rep- resenting the highest cutting height.

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Figure 6. Mower Belt Pattern

A.PTO (Electric Clutch (Pulley)

B.Arbor Pulley (30”) Right Arbor Pulley (34”)

C.Idler Pulley

D.Front Idler Pulley (30”) Left Arbor Pulley (34”)

E.Idler Pulley Arm

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING

1.Make sure you have proper wheel or counterweights if required. See SLOPE OPERATION in the Safety Rules section. Make sure any slopes are within required limits.

2.Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for instructions and oil recommendations.

3.Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place and tight.

4.Make sure you can reach all controls from operator’s positions. If not, see SEAT ADJUSTMENT.

5.Fill the gasoline tank with fresh gasoline. Fill to bot- tom of filler neck to avoid spillage and overflow. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. Refer to engine manual for gasoline recommendations.

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