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Simplicity 543777-0113-E1, 5101604 Mowing Height Adjustment, Foot Pedal Adjustment, Operation

Models: 5101604 543777-0113-E1

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Mowing Height Adjustment

Operation

Mowing Height Adjustment

The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 5) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-3/4” (4,4 cm) and 5” (12,7 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm) increments.

1.Depress the deck lift foot pedal (B) until it locks into the 5” (12,7 cm) position.

2.Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height.

3.Depress the deck lift foot pedal then push the lock lever (C) towards the right to release the lock.

4.Release the deck lift foot pedal until it comes to rest against the cutting height adjustment pin.

Foot Pedal Adjustment

The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate the operator’s height for optimal comfort.

To Adjust Pedal Position:

1.Remove the foot pedal (A, Figure 6) from the pedal mount tab (B).

2.Remove the pedal mount hardware (C) and rotate the tab 180 degrees.

3.Reinstall the pedal mount hardware and tighten securely.

4.Reinstall the foot pedal on the pedal mount tab in the proper orientation as shown in Figure 6.

	C
B	A
B

Figure 5. Mowing Height Adjustment

A.Cutting Height Adjustment Pin

B.Deck Lift Foot Pedal

C.Deck Lift Lock Lever

B

AC

OPTIONAL

POSITION

Figure 6. Foot Pedal Adjustment

A.Deck Lift Foot Pedal

B.Pedal Mount Tab

C.Pedal Mount Hardware

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Simplicity 543777-0113-E1, 5101604 Mowing Height Adjustment, Foot Pedal Adjustment, Operation, To Adjust Pedal Position

Contents

OPERATOR’S MANUAL Cobalt Series30HP Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. NoDATE PURCHASED Table of Contents Operator SafetyFeatures & Controls Regular MaintenanceOperator Safety Operator SafetyOperating Safety Read the ManualSlope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Operator SafetyRoll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and WaterOverhead Obstacles Operator SafetyOperator Safety Fuel and MaintenanceEnclosed Areas Operator Safety General OperationTransporting and Storage Towed Equipment Ride-On Units EmissionsIgnition System Operator SafetyService and Maintenance Operator SafetyService & Maintenance Safe Handling of GasolineRoll Bar Instructions Operator SafetyOperational Warnings Inspection of the Roll Bar Protective StructureINSPECT BUCKLE LATCH INSPECT WEBBING Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat BeltOperator Safety  Safety DecalsOperator Safety Safety Interlock System Operational SAFETY ChecksSafety Icons North American Safety IconsFeatures and Controls Features and ControlsIdentification Numbers CE ModelsDeck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever PTO Power Take Off SwitchControl Functions Parking BrakeIgnition Switch Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderSeat Adjustment Lever Throttle ControlGeneral Operating Safety OperationOperation Checks Before StartingSeat Adjustment Check Tire PressuresPushing the Rider by Hand OperationMowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal AdjustmentTo Adjust Pedal Position Figure 5. Mowing Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment PinStarting the Engine Stopping the RiderOperation 2. NOTE A warm engine may not require chokingZero-Turn Driving Practice Basic DrivingOperation Smooth TravelAdvanced Driving OperationPractice Turning Around a Corner Figure 10. Turning Around a CornerRaise and Lower the Roll Bar To Lower the Roll BarTo Raise the Roll Bar StorageMowing Mowing RecommendationsOperation Height of GrassMowing Methods When and How Often to MowNote Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing How Much Grass to Cut Off When BroadcastingAttaching a Trailer Figure 17. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. ClipOperation Proper MulchingRegular Maintenance Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Safety ItemsChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterChange Oil & Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark ArresterCheck Hydraulic Oil Level Change Hydraulic Oil FilterRegular Maintenance Change Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part NumberLubrication Regular MaintenanceGrease Lubricating the Front CastersServicing The Mower Blades Regular MaintenanceRemoving the Mower Blade Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharpRegular Maintenance Reinstalling the Mower BladesFigure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation C. Mower Blade Air Lift Points Up For InstallationBattery Charging Battery MaintenanceRegular Maintenance NOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 batteryGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentRegular Maintenance To Adjust the Handle AlignmentNeutral Adjustment Return-to-Neutral AdjustmentRegular Maintenance Checking the AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementRegular Maintenance Figure 37. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment NutSuspension Adjustment Regular MaintenanceTo adjust the spring pre-load Spring loaded components can kick back causing injuryDeck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment Regular MaintenanceChecking the Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment 4. To adjust the inner lift rod Refer to FigureDeck Leveling Adjustment Deck Lift SpringRegular Maintenance NOTE Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rodMower Belt Replacement Regular MaintenanceSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury Figure 46. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler PulleyTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Rider PROBLEMTroubleshooting the Rider continued TroubleshootingPROBLEM Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems TroubleshootingPROBLEM CAUSESpecifications SpecificationsDIMENSIONS Technical ManualsLINE ALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTEDANGLE OF THE SLOPE FOLDPage Product Quick Specs BELTS AND BLADESDIMENSIONS ENGINE