Install The Mower Deck - Simplicity 2400 Series Manual

Coronet / 2400 / RE 200 Series
Mower Installation
& Removal
1. Park rider on a level surface. Turn off engine and
remove key. Apply parking brake and lower mower lift
lever from transport position. Make sure Dial-A-Cut™
control is not in a high cutting position.
2. Turn wheels fully left and install mower from under-
neath right hand side of rider.
NOTE: For easier mower installation and removal, rear
trailing arms (F, Figure 10 can be removed by removing
spring clips and clevis pins).
3. Position mower hitch (B, Figure 9) onto rider hitch
brackets (C) by pulling spring-loaded lever (A) forward
and lifting up on hitch.
4. With lift lever down, install lift cable (D, Figure 10)
onto mower hook (see inset illustration). If additional
cable length is needed, lower the Dial-A-Cut™ control
to lowest setting. Make sure that the mower lift cable
is installed with hook (E) toward the rear and the rear
trailing arms (F) are positioned above rear torsion bar.
5. On left hand side of 34" mower, push idler pulley arm
(A, Figure 10) to relieve belt tension. On right hand
side of 30" mower, pull idler pulley arm (A, Figure 10)
to relieve belt tension.
6. With belt tension relieved, install belt around idler pul-
ley (B, Figure 10) and electric clutch pulley (C).
7. Check mower belt pattern as shown in Figure 11.
8. To remove mower, reverse above steps.
Figure 9. Mower Hitch
A. Lever
B. Mower Hitch
C. Rider Hitch Brackets
Figure 10. Mower Installation
A. Idler Pulley Arm
B. Idler Pulley
C. Electric Clutch Pulley
Figure 11. 30" & 34" Belt Pattern
A. Electric Clutch Pulley
B. Arbor Pulley (30" Mower)
Right Arbor Pulley (34" Mower)
C. Idler Pulley
D. Front Idler Pulley (30")
Left Arbor Pulley (34")
E. Idler Pulley Arm
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D. Lift Cable
E. Lift Hook
F. Rear Trailing Arms