Simplicity 1691766, Service & Repair Manual

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4 Adjustments
Mower Adjustments
MOWER LEVELING
Side-to-Side Leveling
1. Park the tractor on a level surface. Point tires straight
ahead.
2. Make sure mower lift (manual lever or electric lift) is in
down position. Place height adjuster in mid cut posi-
tion.
3. Turn blades side-to-side and measure distance from
outside tip of blades to ground. Measurement should
be equal (within 1/8 inch). For adjustment, refer to
Figure 17.
a. Loosen outside nut (A, Figure 16).
b. Turn eccentric hex nut (B) to raise or lower left
hand side of mower.
c. Hold nut (B) and tighten nut (A) to 30 ft. lbs. Re-
check measurement.
Front-to-Back Leveling
Turn the blades front-to-back. Measure the distance
from the ground to front tip of center blade, and from
ground to rear tips of left hand and right hand blades.
Front tips should be 1/8"-1/4" (3-6 mm) higher than rear
tips. For adjustment, refer to Figure 17.
1. To raise front of mower deck, loosen front nut (A) and
turn rear nut (B) against bracket (C) to shorten rod
(D).
2. To lower front of mower deck, loosen rear nut (B) and
bracket (C) will move backwards to lengthen rod (D).
3. Recheck measurement before tightening front nut (A)
against bracket.
WARNING
Before checking mower, shut off electric clutch
and engine. Allow all moving parts to stop.
Remove ignition key.
*2269B
Figure 16. Side-to-Side Leveling
A. Outside Nut
B. Eccentric Nut
*2268B
Figure 17. Front-to-Back Leveling
A. Front Nut
B. Rear Nut
C. Mower Bracket
D. Adjustment Rod