Simplicity Gang Mower, Instructions And Parts List

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3 GANG MOWER
ARTICLE 273
INSTRUCTIONS ‘AND PARTS LIST
TO ASSEMBLE HITCH
1. Tie Irons (Ref. Nos. 45 and 53) the Stud
on Side Plate of each Cutting Unit, using Flat Washers
a n d P i n s p r o v i d e d . T h e T i e w i t h t h e
Transport attached go on the right side of
each Cutting Unit as you stand behind them.
2 . A t t a c h S w i v e l H i t c h J o i n t ( R e f . N o . 4 7 a n d 4 8 )
the front of each set of Tie Irons, using Pins (Ref.
No. 46). The Flat Washers go the outside of Tie
Irons. Secure with Cotter Pins.
3. Attach Draw Bar (Ref. No. 52) with flat side down
the Rear Tie Rod (Ref. No. 1) of one Mower.
NOTE: The two center holes in Draw Bar are offset
one side. The Draw Bar must be placed with the
offset holes toward front of the Mower. Attach Draw
Bar to Tie Rod with
“J” Bolts (Ref. No. 51). The
Bolt should be on front side of Tie Bar. Attach
with Lock Washer and Hex Nut.
4. the Swivel Hitch (Ref. No. 47 and of each
rear Mower Draw Bar (Ref. No. 52) of front Mower
by inserting Hitch from the underneath side of Draw
Bar, attach with Flat Washer and Cotter Pin.
LUBRICATION
Each Mower is equipped with four Zerk
(one fitting each Side Plate and one fining on each
wheel stud). Use regular grease or equal for
these fittings and a good grade of oil on Wood
Roller and all moving parts of Hitch. Your Mowers should
be kept thoroughly lubricated. The Drive Pinions are lubri-
cated through the Reel Bearing fittings and it is
remove Drive Wheels lubricate these Pinions.
ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING UNIT
The revolving knives should touch the bottom knife lightly
from end end. The bottom knife can be brought
closer the revolving knives by the of cutter
bar adjusting screws located at each end of cutter bar.
Firs+ loosen very slightly the front jam and
screw each end, then loosen jam nut an rear screws
and tighten the rear screws until the bar touches
the reel. Be sure that all four screws and jam are
tight after adjustment is made.
DO NOT ADJUST MOWER TOO TIGHTLY . . .
If the bottom knife and reel knives are rubbing
tightly together the reel knives will irregularly
cause excessive wear. If reel is fight, loosen the
rear and the front until proper
is obtained. If the reel has become badly
n i c k e d a n d r e q u i r e s s e n d t h e m o w e r a
repair man for proper attention.
CUTTING HEIGHTS
With wheels in “Low” position, the cutting heights are
from 1” to
When wheels are in “High” position,
the cutting heights are from 3”. Adjustment
of roller gives many in either position.
To change cutting heights,. wheels other position.
Turn mower side, remove hex nut and lock washer
w h e e l P u l l w h e e l s t u d o f
( d o a n d s l i d e c o v e r a n d w h e e l o t h e r
position and push wheel stud through sideplate hole.
Replace lock washer and hex
and tighten securely.
If the pinion and are removed from the shaft, be
sure they are replaced properly. When the pinion and
are in proper position the wheel will roll back-
wards freely and turn the spiral cutter when moved for-
ward. Keep nut on wheel stud tight,
TO TRANSPORT
Each Mower is equipped with a Transport Hook (on right
hand Tie Iron). For Transport tilt each Mower forward
(one
a time) and place Hook front Tie Rod. This
lifts the rear of each Mower from mowing position.
TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING:
1. Quantity wanted.
2. The part number and name of part. (Not reference
3. Model Number. (See Model Number top of this
4. Your name and address. (Please Print).
Parts ordered will be
C.O.D. If wish estimate
of cost, send list of and we will send quotation.
DO NOT RETURN GANG MOWERS TO THE. FACTORY
UNLESS YOU HAVE A LETTER AUTHORIZING YOU
TO DO SO.
S I M P L I C I T Y M A N U F A C T U R I N G C O M P A N Y P O R T W A S H I N G T O N , W I S .