Simplicity 1692380 Replacement Operators Manual page 33

Figure 31. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side
A. Nut
B. Eccentric Nut
C. Rear Rollers
Side-To-Side Leveling
1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a
smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn
the front wheels straight forward.
2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.
3. Loosen nut (C, figure 34) so trailing arms are loose.
Mower must be resting on rollers with no weight on
trailing arms.
4. Use the Dial-A-Cut TM
place mower in mid-cut position by aligning front
edge of mower lift lever (A) with number 2 or 3 on
quadrant scale. Make sure mower lift lever is in down
position.
5. Make sure rear rollers (C, figure 31) are on the
ground. If not, refer to Transport Height Adjustment.
NOTE: If rollers do not rest on the ground and it is
necessary to perform transport height adjustment, it
is necessary to perform transport height adjustment
again after all leveling procedures are completed.
5. Position blade(s) side-to-side and measure distance
form outside tip of blade(s) to ground. Measurement
should be equal (within 1/8").
6. See figure 31. On left side of mower, make sure
eccentric nut is in correct position as shown. Loosen
outside nut (A) and rotate eccentric nut (B) so that flat
side with hole closest to it is towards the rear. Tighten
ouside nut (A) while holding eccentric nut (B).
7. On right side of mower, loosen outside nut (A). Turn
Control (E, figure 32) and
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Figure 32. Dash Controls (shown with steering wheel
removed)
A. Mower Lift Lever
B. Parking Brake Knob
C. Ground Speed Lever F. Steering Shaft
eccentric nut (B) counterclockwise to raise side of
mower, or clockwise to lower right hand side of
mower.
NOTE: Do not turn eccentric nut more than 1/4 turn in
either direction. When adjusted beyond 1/4 turn, nut will
move mower in opposite direction than when starting
adjustment.
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Adjustments
F
D. Clutch/Brake Pedal
E. Dial-A-Cut TM Control
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