Brake Adjustment; Mower Adjustments; Cutting Height Adjustment - Simplicity Broadmoor 16HP V-Twin Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, 81 Service

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

wheels, and remove the ignition key. DO NOT
engage the parking brake.
2. Remove the mower deck (see Mower Deck
Removal).
3. Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 37) and adjust-
ment nut (B).
4. With the parking brake disengaged check the brake
spring (A) for movement. The spring should not be
loose.
There should be no more that ,002" clearance
between the spring (A) and the adjustment nut
(B)-however, spring must NOT be compressed.
If this adjustment does not correct a braking
problem, see your dealer.

MOWER ADJUSTMENTS

Cutting Height Adjustment

The cutting height adjustment knob (A, Figure 38) con-
trols the mower cutting height. The cutting height is infi-
nitely adjustable between 1" and 3-5/B." Turn the knob
clockwise to raise the deck and counterclockwise to
lower it.
Figure 37. Brake Adjustment Nut
A. Brake Spring
Figure 38. Mower Cutting Height Adjustment
A. Adjustment Knob
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B. Adjustment Nut