Elevating The Tractor; Elevating Rear End For Safe Service - Simplicity Legacy Series Service & Repair Manual

ELEVATING THE TRACTOR

DANGER
PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH FROM FALLING UNIT
Always use a properly working lifting device with
a capacity suitable for the weight of the unit being
serviced.
Always use a jack stand to support the unit while
performing service, and chock remaining wheels
to prevent the unit from rolling off the supports.
Never work under or around an elevated unit that
is not properly supported and secured in position
with wheel chocks.

Elevating Rear End for Safe Service

1. Remove the ignition key and disconnect spark plug
wire to prevent accidental starting while working on
the unit.
2. Engage the parking brake and block the front wheels.
3. Using an overhead hoist (Figure 9) or floor jack posi-
tioned at the center of the rear frame assembly, care-
fully raise the unit up until the rear tires are approxi-
mately 1" - 2" off the ground.
NOTE: For overall unit stability during service, do not
jack rear end higher than required for tire removal.
NOTE: Because the front axle can pivot, always support
both sides of unit evenly.
4. Support the rear of the rider on jackstands (Figure 10)
positioned under the rear frame.
6 Common Service Procedures
Figure 9. Elevating the Tractor Rear End
Figure 10. Supporting the Rear of the Tractor
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Elevating the Tractor