Blade Brake Check; 38" & 44"Mower Belt Replacement - Simplicity Regent Series Operator's Manual

38" & 44" MOWERS
6. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back
7. Measure the distance from the ground to the front
and rear tips of each blade. The measurement should
be equal for both blades. Front tips should be equal
to rear tips or within 1/8" higher. If not, proceed to
next step.
8.See Figure 30. Loosen the outside nut (A) and turn the
eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower the rear of the
deck. When the mower deck is level, hold the eccen-
tric nut while tightening the outside nut.
NOTE: If mower handle drops out of cutting height quad-
rant, turn adjustment nut (C, Figure 30) clockwise to
increase spring tension. DO NOT tighten nut all the way
so that spring is solid.
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
38" Mowers
1. Park the tractor on a level surface. Disengage the
PTO, turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
Remove the key.
2. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. See Mower
Installation & Removal in the Operation section.
3. Loosen the hardware securing the belt guides (A,
Figure 31). Also loosen the idler pulley belt guide
(B).
4. Remove the old belt and install the new belt over the
pulleys as shown in Figure 31.
5. Tighten the belt guide hardware and idler pulley belt
guide (B). The idler pulley belt guide should be at the
mid-point of the belt wrap as shown.
44" Mowers
1. Park the tractor on a level surface. Disengage the
PTO, turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
Remove the key.
2. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. See Mower
Installation & Removal in the Operation section.
3. Remove both belt covers.
4. Loosen the idler pulley bolt.
5. Remove the old belt and install the new belt over the
pulleys as shown in Figure 32.
6. Tighten the idler pulley bolt.
7. Reinstall both belt covers.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Belt Covers not
shown for clarity
B
A
Figure 31. Mower Deck Belt Routing - 38" Deck
A. Belt Guides
Belt Covers not
shown for clarity
Figure 32. Mower Deck Belt Routing - 44" Deck
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A
B. Idler Pulley Belt Guide