Mowing Height Adjustment, Operation | Simplicity 543777-0113-E1

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. No DATE PURCHASED Table of Contents Operator SafetyFeatures & Controls Regular Maintenance Operator Safety Operator SafetyOperating Safety Read the Manual Moving Parts Slope OperationThrown Objects Overhead Obstacles Roll Bar UseRetaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed Areas General Operation Transporting and Storage Towed Equipment Ride-On Units EmissionsIgnition System Operating on steep slopes can be dangerous Safe Handling of Gasoline Service and MaintenanceService & Maintenance Inspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure Roll Bar InstructionsOperational Warnings Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt INSPECT BUCKLE LATCH INSPECT WEBBING Safety Decals  Safety Interlock System Operational SAFETY ChecksSafety Icons North American Safety Icons Features and Controls Features and ControlsIdentification Numbers CE Models Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever PTO Power Take Off SwitchControl Functions Parking Brake Ignition Switch Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderSeat Adjustment Lever Throttle Control General Operating Safety OperationOperation Checks Before Starting Seat Adjustment Check Tire PressuresPushing the Rider by Hand Operation Mowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal AdjustmentTo Adjust Pedal Position Figure 5. Mowing Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin 2. NOTE A warm engine may not require choking Starting the EngineStopping the Rider Zero-Turn Driving Practice Basic DrivingSmooth Travel Figure 7. Move Control Levers Gradually Advanced Driving Practice Turning Around a CornerFigure 10. Turning Around a Corner Figure 11. Turning in Place Raise and Lower the Roll Bar To Lower the Roll BarTo Raise the Roll Bar Storage Mowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Figure 14. Proper Cutting Height Mowing Methods When and How Often to MowNote Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing How Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting Attaching a Trailer Figure 17. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. ClipProper Mulching Mulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing Conditions Regular Maintenance Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Safety Items Checking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterChange Oil & Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Check Hydraulic Oil Level Change Hydraulic Oil FilterChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Figure 19. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Lubrication GreaseLubricating the Front Casters Figure 21. Deck Lubrication Servicing The Mower Blades Removing the Mower BladeAvoid injury! Mower blades are sharp Inspecting the Mower Blades Reinstalling the Mower Blades Figure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for InstallationC. Mower Blade Air Lift Points Up For Installation Sharpening the Mower Blade Battery Charging Battery MaintenanceNOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery Cleaning the Battery and Cables Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentTo Adjust the Handle Alignment To Adjust the Handle Placement Neutral Adjustment Return-to-Neutral AdjustmentChecking the Adjustment Figure 35. Neutral Adjustment RH side shown A. Adjustment Linkage Rod Parking Brake Adjustment Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementFigure 37. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment Nut Figure 38. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. Pump Drive Belt Suspension Adjustment To adjust the spring pre-loadSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury To adjust the upper mounting position Rear Shocks Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment Checking the Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment4. To adjust the inner lift rod Refer to Figure 9. To adjust the outer lift rod Refer to Figure Deck Leveling Adjustment Deck Lift SpringRegular Maintenance NOTE Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod Mower Belt Replacement Figure 46. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler PulleyC. 1/2” Breaker Bar D. Spring Figure 47. Mower PTO Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PTO Drive Belt Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Rider PROBLEM Troubleshooting the Rider continued Troubleshooting the MowerRider drive belt slips Brake will not hold Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingScalping Stepped Cutting Specifications SpecificationsDIMENSIONS Technical Manuals LINE ALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTEDANGLE OF THE SLOPE FOLDPage Product Quick Specs BELTS AND BLADES