Simplicity 543777-0113-E1 manual Deck Leveling Adjustment, Deck Lift Spring, Regular Maintenance

Regular Maintenance
Deck Leveling Adjustment			A
NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod
timing must be checked and/or adjusted.
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front
tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).
2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5” (12,7cm) position.
Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4” position
and lower deck the lift pedal until the arm contacts the
pin.	Figure 43.		2 x 4 Locations
3. Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the mower
	A.	1/4” Spacers
deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical. Place a 1/4”
(0,64cm) thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4 blocks.
See Figure 43.
6. Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and			Adjust
the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4’s and spacers.
Tighten jam nuts. See Figure 44.			Here
7. Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to rest on
the 2 x 4’s and 1/4” spacers. Slide the chains down in
the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts.
See Figure 44.
8. Remove all 2 x 4 blocks and spacers from under the			Adjust
mower deck.
			Here
	Figure 44. Hanger Chain Adjustment

Deck Lift Spring

The deck lift springs (A, Figure 45) are factory set to provide optimal lifting performance.

Although it is fastened with a multi-position anchor, this is NOT an adjustment point.

Do NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting performance will be compromised.

A

Figure 45. Deck Lift Spring Location A. Deck Lift Spring

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