Installing The Mower Deck; Mower Cutting Height Adjustment - Simplicity 1693452 Operator's Manual

Installing the Mower Deck

NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur-
face such as a concrete floor.
1. Park the tractor, disengage the PTO lever, turn off
the engine, remove the key, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s), and engage the parking brake.
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjustment lever (A, Figures 7 & 8).
3. Turn the wheels left, and slide the mower deck under
the tractor.
4. Turn the wheels straight ahead and align the rear
mounting brackets (D, Figure 5).
5. Pull the spring-loaded lever (B, Figure 6) forward,
hook the mower hitch on the tractor bracket (A).
Release the spring loaded lever to lock the mower
hitch in the tractor bracket.
6. Install the long hitch pin (A, Figure 5) through the rear
mounting brackets. Secure with a hair pin clip.
NOTE: If the rear mounting bracket holes are not
aligned, shift the mower deck and turn the front wheels
slightly.
7. Install the mower drive belt (B, Figures 7 & 8) on the
engine pulley; flex the engine belt guide rearward
slightly to get the belt onto the pulley.
8. Connect the clutch rod (C, Figure 4) to the bottom of
the PTO lever (B). Secure using a hair pin clip. Be
sure to install the hair pin clip in the orientation
shown.
9. Check the PTO adjustment (see PTO Clutch
Adjustment in the Adjustment Section).
MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
1. Pull the cutting height lever (A, Figures 7 & 8) back
and to the left to release it.
2. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level.
3. Move the lever to the right to lock it.
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine, disconnect spark plug wire(s), and
remove key before attempting to install or remove
the mower.
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
A
C
Figure 7. Mower Belt Routing - 38"
A. Mower Height Adjustment Lever
B. Mower Drive Belt
C. Engine Pulley
Figure 8. Mower Belt Routing - 44"
A. Mower Height Adjustment Lever
B. Mower Drive Belt
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B
A
B