Simplicity 1693467 Operator's Manual page 29

Front To Back Leveling - 38" & 44" Models
1. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back (see
Figure 34).
2. See Figure 34. Measure the distance from the ground
to the front and rear tips of each blade. The measure-
ment should be equal for both blades.
38" Decks: Front tips should be equal to rear tips or
within 1/8" higher. If not, proceed to step 3.
44" Decks: Front tips should be 1/8"-1/4" (3-6 mm)
higher than rear tips. If not, proceed to step 3.
3. See Figure 33. 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-Early Models Only: If mower handle drops out of
cutting height quadrant, turn adjustment nut (C, Figure
33) clockwise to increase spring tension. DO NOT tight-
en nut all the way so that spring is solid.
Front To Back Leveling - 50" Models
Turn the blades front-to-back. Measure the distance
from the ground to front tip of center blade, and from
ground to rear tips of left hand and right hand blades.
Front tips should be 1/8"-1/4" (3-6 mm) higher than rear
tips. For adjustment, refer to Figure 35.
1. To raise front of mower deck, loosen front nut (A, Figure
35 inset) and turn rear nut (B) against bracket (C) to
shorten rod (D).
2. To lower front of mower deck, loosen rear nut (B) and
bracket (C) will move back to lengthen rod (D).
3. Recheck measurement before tightening front nut (A)
against bracket.
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
C
Figure 33. Front-to-Back Adjustment Nut
A. Outside Nut
B. Eccentric Nut
Measure Tip
to Ground at
Front and
Back of Both
Blades
Figure 34. Front-to-Back Leveling (38" Deck Shown)
Figure 35. Front-to-Back Leveling - 50" Mower
A. Front Nut
B. Rear Nut
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B
A
C. Adjustment Nut
(Early Models Only)
C
B
A
D
C. Mower Bracket
D. Adjustment Rod