Table Of Contents; Replacement Parts; Optional Accessories - Simplicity Regent 1693264 Operator's Manual

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS.. ............................ .2
SAFETY RULES ..................................................
SAFETY DECALS ...............................................
FEATURES & CONTROLS.. ................................ .6
Controls - Hydro Models ......................................... 6
Controls - Gear Models ........................................... 6
OPERATION ........................................................
General .................................................................. .7
Safety Interlock System .......................................... 7
Checks Before Starting.. ......................................... 8
Clutch/Brake Pedal ................................................ .8
Parking Brake ......................................................... 8
Starting T h e Engine ............................................... .8
Driving The Tractor ................................................. 8
Stopping the Tractor ............................................... 9
Pushing the Tractor by Hand ................................. 9
Mower Installation & Removal ............................ .10
Adjusting Mower Height and Gauge Wheels.. .... ..I 0
MOWING PATTERNS &TIPS ............................ . l l
NORMAL CARE ................................................
Schedule .............................................................. .13
Tire Pressure ....................................................... .I3
Raising t h e Hood & Seat ..................................... .13
Checking/Adding Gasoline .................................... 1 4
Checking the Fuel Filter _._.____________________________________ 14
Oil & Filter Change ................................................ 1 4
Check/Change Air Fllter.. ................................... .14
Replace Spark Plug .............................................. 1 4
Lubrication ........................................................... .15
Lubricating Axle Shafts ......................................... 1 6
Gear Transmission Service.. ................................ .I7
Change Hydro Transmission Oil ..........................
Battery Maintenance ............................................ .I7
Checking Battery Fluid.. ............................... .17
Cleaning t h e Battery a n d Cables .................
Servicing the Mower Blades ................................. 1 8
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STORAGE .........................................................
Temporary Storage .............................................. .19
L o n g T e r m Storage .............................................. .I9
Starting After Long Term Storage.. ...................... .I9
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................
Troubleshooting The Tractor.. ............................... 2 0
Troubleshooting The Mower.. .............................. .21
Checking t h e Battery Voltage .............................. .22
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery ...........................................2 2
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery ................................ 2 2
ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE
S e a t Adjustment.. ................................................. .24
Steering Gear Adjustment. .................................... 24
Brake & Brake Spring Adjustment - Hydro.. .......... 24
Brake & Brake Spring Adjustment - Gear ............ .25
Mower Adjustments ............................................. .26
Leveling The Mower ...................................... 26
Blade Brake Check ...................................... .27
Belt Replacement.. ............................................... .27
Mower Belt Replacement.. ........................... .27
Tractor Drive Belt Replacement.. .................
SPECIFICATIONS.. ............................................
PARTS & ACCESSORIES ................................. .31
Replacement Parts ............................................... 3 1
Maintenance Items.. ............................................. .31
Optional Accessories ............................................ 3 1
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ..............................
TECHNICAL LITERATURE ............................... .32
NOTE: In this manual, "Mt" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.

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