Simplicity 300 Series specs

Operating the Tractor

Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 38”, 44” & 50” Mower Decks

The cutting height adjustment knob (B, Figure 5) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between approximately 1” and 3-5/8” (2,5- 9,2cm). Turn the knob clockwise to raise the deck and counterclockwise to lower it.

Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 40” Mower Decks

The cutting height adjustment lever (A, Figure 6) controls the mower cutting height and has five positions. The highest cutting position should be used when transporting to and from the work site (do not cut with the lever in the highest position). The lower four positions are used when mowing.

Set this lever so that the deck is cutting off 1/3 the height of the grass or less.

If the desired cutting height falls between two notches, use the cutting height fine tuning adjuster (B) to achieve the correct height.

B

A

Figure 5. Raising & Lowering Mower - 38”, 44” & 50” Mowers

A.Mower Lift Lever

B.Mower Height Adjuster

A

B

Figure 6. Cutting Height Adjustment - 40” Mowers

A.Cutting Height Lever

B.Fine Tuning Adjustment

B

A

Figure 7. Raising & Lowering Mower - 40” Mowers

A.Mower Lift Lever

B.Mower Height Adjuster

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Simplicity 300 Series manual Adjusting Mower Cutting Height 38, 44 & 50 Mower Decks

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