Summary of Contents for Simplicity Landlord DLX Series
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Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series SAFETY RULES Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of equipment, severe per- sonal injury or death to you, yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputat- ing hands and feet and throwing objects.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Quick Setup List - Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform ❏ Remove Crate & Banding. Uncrating ❏ Place Transmission Release Lever in PUSH position & Roll Tractor forward off skid. (Note: You may want to assemble the steering wheel at this time.) ❏...
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Uncrating 1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut crate away from bottom skid. Remove crate. Remove shrink-wrap plastic. 2. Cut banding from front and rear tractor axles. Cut banding from mower rollers. Remove mower from bot- tom skid.
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Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Removing the Battery - Air Cooled Models 1. Open the tractor hood by unlatching the rubber strap hold-downs (A, Figure 4). Raise the hood. 2. The battery is shipped in the rear section of the engine compartment.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Installing the Battery - Air Cooled Models 5. Carefully place the battery back in the engine com- FRONT partment (see Figure 4). Secure the battery using the hold-down rods (C) and hold-down bar. 6. Attach the red positive cable (B, Figure 6) and cover to the positive post as shown.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series -T W IN E D V O O L ID C L IQ U Expansion Chamber Access Plug Figure 10. Seat Deck Access Plug Figure 11. Hydraulic System Oil Filter A. Expansion Chamber C. Hydraulic Oil Filter B.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Check Fluid Levels continued… WARNING Engine coolant contains ethylene glycol and is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Store in tightly closed -T W IN E D V O O L containers.
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not present. Not all greases are compatible. Simplicity Lithium Grease is recommended, automotive-type lithium grease may be used when this is not available.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Lubrication continued… Figure 17. Arbor Lubrication Points Figure 18. Mower Lubrication Points Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts NOTE: This section has been included for reference pur- poses only. It does not need to be performed as part of new unit setup.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series TIGHTEN TIGHTEN Figure 20. Installing The Blade - 44” & 50” Models Figure 21. Installing The Blade - 54” Models A. 4x4 Wood Block C. Spring Washer A. 4x4 Wood Block C. Spring Washer B.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Figure 23. Raising & Lowering Mower A. Mower Lift Lever B. Mower Height Adjuster WARNING Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower. Muffler and surrounding areas may be hot. Installing the Mower Deck - All Hydraulic Lift Models &...
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Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series L.H. Side R.H. Side Figure 27. Removing & Installing Belt Figure 26. Mower Lift - Hydraulic Lift Models & 44” A. Idler Arm A. Mower Lift Chain, R.H. E. Mower Lift Chain, L.H. B. PTO Pulley B.
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Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Gauge Wheels (54” Models) The mower gauge wheels can be placed in two positions depending on the height of cut. When using higher cut- ting heights, set the wheels in the lower position. When using lower cutting heights, set the wheels in the upper position.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Leveling Mower Deck WARNING Before checking mower, shut off electric clutch and engine. Allow all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition key. Side-to-Side Leveling 1. Check the tires pressures. Refer to Check and Reduce Tire Pressures. 2.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Perform Safety Checks Mower Blade Stopping Check WARNING Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, set the parking complete stop within five seconds after the electric clutch brake, and wait for moving parts to stop before leav- switch is turned off.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Burnishing the Electric SAFETY INTERLOCK PTO Clutch SYSTEM TESTS 1. Select a safe area to operate the mower deck. With the drive in neutral, the PTO switch disengaged, and This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches an operator in the seat, start the tractor engine.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Electric PTO Clutch Adjustment Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 50 hour break-in period and then after every 250 hours of opera- tion. Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Brake Spring Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake. 2. Remove the mower deck (see Mower Deck Removal). 3. Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 36) and adjust- ment nut (B).
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Cruise Control NOTE: Idler Release Adjustment Assembly Removed for Illustration Purposes. See Figure 39. 1. Stop the tractor, shut off the PTO, turn off the engine, and remove the key. DO NOT engage the parking brake.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Differential Lock Top of Pedal Cable Adjustment Should Be Even with Top of Frame (Select Models) IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT ADJUST THE CABLE SO TIGHT AS TO REMOVE ALL CABLE SLACK. This will partially engage the differential lock and damage the transmission.
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Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Expansion Chamber Access Plug Figure 43. Seat Deck Access Plug Figure 44. Hydraulic System Oil Filter A. Hydraulic System Filter C. Clear Tube Change Transmission Oil, Internal B. Differential Fill Cap D. Expansion Chamber Filter, &...
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Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Transmission Drive Belt Replacement NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace- ment parts. Check the back of this manual or the decal under the hood for common replacement part numbers. REMOVE THE OLD BELT 1.
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series Mower Belt Replacement 1/8” Gap To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. 44” & 50” PTO Belt Replacement 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine and lock the parking brake.
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D. Left-hand Arbor Cover E. Alignment Notches Arbor Drive Belt Replacement - All Models NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace- FRONT ment parts. 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine and lock the parking brake.