Mower Belt Stops - 42" Mower; Mower Leveling - 36" Mower; Mower Leveling - 42" Mower - Simplicity 5211 Operator's Manual

Adjustments_
Mower Belt Stops - 42" Mower
Right Idler Pulley Belt Stop. Make sure the
long side of the right belt stop (A, figure 38)
is inserted in idler pivot bracket slot (C).
There is no adjustment.
Left Idler Pulley Belt Stop. Make sure the
belt stop (D) is level with the pulley. If the
belt stop is level, each side will be an equal
distance from the belt. To reposition the belt
stop, loosen the mounting capscrew on the
bracket underneath the pulley. Retighten
hardware securely.
Figure 38. Mower Belt Stops -
42" Mower
A. Right Belt Stop
B. Idler Pulleys
C. Idler Pivot Bracket
D. Left Belt Stop
Mower Levelling - 36" Mower
If the 36 inch mower is giving an uneven cut,
or if one side of the mower cuts at a different
height than the other side, then the mower
needs levelling. Remember improper tire
pressure can also cause an uneven cut. To
level the mower, proceed as follows;
WARNING
To avoid accidental starting during
levelling check, remove ignition key
and remove both spark plug wires and
fasten them away from the spark
plugs.
1. With the mower installed, place the
tractor on a smooth level surface, such
as a concrete floor.
2. Check for bent blades, and replace if
necessary.
3. Arrange the mower blades so that they
are both pointing from side-to-side,
perpendicular to the tractor. Engage
the clutch.
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4. Measure the distance between the out¬
side tips of each blade and the ground.
If there is more than 1/8 inch (3 mm)
difference between the measurements
on each side, proceed to step 5. If there
is I / 8 inch or less difference proceed to
step 6.
5. Remove the cotter pin holding on the
mower levelling rod (figure 39). Short¬
en the rod to raise the left side of the
mower, or lengthen the rod to lower the
left side of the mower. Put the levelling
rod back in its hold and recheck the
measurements. When both sides are the
same height, replace the cotter pin in
the levelling rod.
6. Disengage mower clutch then arrange
the blades so they are facing front to
back, parallel with the tractor. Engage
mower clutch again.
7. Measure the distance to the ground
from the front tip of the left blade and
the rear tip of the right blade. The
measurements should be equal. If they
are not, proceed as follows.