Set Gauge Wheels; Install The Mower Deck - Simplicity Prestige 1800GT Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions Manual

Set 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. To adjust:
For upper position, install the pin (A, Figure 15) through
the spindle above the bracket. For the lower position,
push down on the top of the spindle, and install the hair
pin clip (B) below the top of the bracket.
Figure 16. Mower Hitch
A. Tractor Hitch Brackets
B. Spring-Loaded Lever

Install the Mower Deck

NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur-
face such as a concrete floor.
1. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjuster. Slide the mower deck under
the right side of tractor so that the mower hitch is
aligned with front tractor hitch (A, Figure 16).
2. See Figure 16. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on the
spring-loaded lever (B) while lifting up on the mower
hitch. Install the mower hitch onto tractor hitch brack-
ets (A).
3. See Figure 18. Connect the mower lift chains (B,
Figure 18) to the the tractor lift hooks (A). 44" mow-
ers use the fourth link. 50" and 54" mowers use the
third link; OR connect the mower lift arm (A, Figure 17
to the tractor lift arm (B)
4. See Figure 18. From left side of tractor, use the idler
arm (D) to relieve belt tension. Install belt (C) onto
the PTO pulley.
5. If equipped, raise the attachment lift and rotate the
front gauge wheels (Figure 19) into cutting position.
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A
B
Prestige, Conquest, & Broadmoor Series
B
Figure 15. Gauge Wheel Adjustment
A. Hair Pin (Upper Position)
B. Hair Pin (Lower Position)
C
D
Figure 17. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Mower Lift Arm
B. Tractor Lift Arm
C
Figure 18. Mower Lift
A. Lift Hook
B. Lift Chain
Figure 19. Gauge Wheels - 54" Models Only
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A
C
B
A
C. Flat Washer
D. Safety Clip
A
B
D
C. PTO Belt
D. Idler Arm
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