Blade Brake Check - Simplicity Regent Operator's Manual

Adjustments
Measurement should be equal or
within 1/8" higher at front tips
Figure 26. Leveling the Mower Deck Front-to-Back
38" Mower Deck Shown)
5. See figure 25. Loosen the outside nut (A) and taptite
screw (C), then turn the eccentric nut (B) to raise or
lower the left side of the deck. When the mower deck
is level, hold the eccentric nut while tightening the
outside nut. Tighten the taptite screw (C).
NOTE: When using a turbo collection system, front
gauge wheels should be adjusted so they rest on the
ground.
6. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back (figure
26).
7. See figure 26. Measure the distance from the ground
to the front and rear tips of each blade. The measure-
ment should be equal for both blades. Front tips
should be equal to rear tips or within 1/8" higher. If
not, proceed to step 8.
8. See figure 27. 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.
C
Figure 27. Front-to-Back Adjustment Nut
A. Outside Nut
B. Eccentric Nut
NOTE: If mower handle drops out of cutting height quad-
rant, turn adjustment nut (C, figure 27) clockwise to
increase spring tension. DO NOT tighten nut all the way
so that spring is solid.

Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off.
1. With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator
in seat, start the engine.
2. Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive
belt. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds.
Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it
takes for the mower drive belt to stop.
3. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,
see your dealer.
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A
B
C. Adjustment Nut