Blade Brake Check - Simplicity 1693452 Operator's Manual

Figure 36. Orient Blades Front-to-Back
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back (Figure
36).
2. See Figure 36. Measure the distance from the ground
to the front and rear tips of the blades as shown.
Front tips should be equal to rear tips or within 1/8"
(3mm) higher. If not, proceed to step 3.
3. See Figure 37. Loosen the outside nut (A) and turn
the eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower the rear of the
deck. When the mower deck is level, hold the eccen-
tric (B) while tightening the outside nut (A).
NOTE: If mower handle drops out of cutting height quad-
rant, turn adjustment nut (A, Figure 38) clockwise to
increase spring tension. DO NOT tighten nut all the way
so that the spring is solid.

BLADE BRAKE CHECK

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after the PTO lever is
disengaged.
1. With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator
in seat, start the engine.
2. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds.
Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it
takes for the mower drive belt to stop.
3. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,
see your dealer.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
A
Figure 37. Front-to-Back Adjustment Nut
A. Nut
B. Eccentric
Figure 38. Handle Tension Adjustment
A. Adjustment Nut
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B
A