Simplicity 250 Z manual Motion Control Lever Friction Adjustment, Cutting Height Adjustment

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

MOTION CONTROL LEVER FRICTION ADJUSTMENT

The motion control levers should be tight when moving in and out of their neutral locked positions. If the levers are loose, the lever friction should be adjusted.

To adjust friction:

Loosen the outside nut (C, Figure 21a) securing the motion control lever (A) to the control bracket weldment

(B). Tighten the inner nut (D) against the bellville washer

(E)to 10 ft-lbs. Tighten the outside nut against the inside nut, without allowing the inside nut to turn.

Note: The control bracket weldment is located beneath the fender next to the operator’s seat.

F

BE

D

C

A

Figure 21a. Motion Control Lever Friction Adjustment

A.Motion Control Lever

B.Control Bracket Weldment

C.Outside Nut

D.Inside Nut

E.Bellville Washer

F.Flat Washer

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The cutting height adjustment lever controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 4” (10,1 cm).

To adjust cutting height:

Move the adjustment lever (A, Figure 22) slightly upwards and outwards, then raise or lower the lever to the desired height notch.

Depress the foot assist pedal (B) to assist in raising or lowering the mower deck.

ROLLER BAR ADJUSTMENT

The rollers on the decks of some versions of this Zero Turn unit are not intended to ride on the ground. DO NOT adjust rollers to ride on the ground. Rollers riding on the ground will damage turf and or unit.

AB

Figure 22. Cutting Height Adjustment

A.Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

B.Foot Assist Pedal

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