Simplicity Citation 5900523 Operator's Manual page 42

Regular Maintenance
Adjusting the Leveling of the Mower Deck
Note: Before attempting to level the mower deck, the deck lift
rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted.
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front
tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).
2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5" (12,7 cm) position.
Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4" position
and lower the deck lift pedal until the arm contacts the
pin.
3. Place 2 X 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck
with the 3-1/2" sides being vertical. See Figure 47.
4. Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and
the deck is still resting on the 2 X 4's. Tighten the jam
nuts. See Figure 48.
5. Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to rest on
the 2 X 4's. Slide the chains down in the slots until the
chains are tighten and tighten the nuts. See Figure 48.
6. Remove all 2 X 4 blocks from under the mower deck.
Deck Lift Spring
The deck lift springs (A, Figure 49) are factory set to provide
optimal lifting performance.
Although it is fastened with a multi-positional anchor, this is
NOT an adjustment point.
Do NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting
performance will be compromised.
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Figure 47. 2 X 4 Locations
Figure 48. Adjust the Mower Deck Leveling
C
Figure 49. Deck Lift Spring Location
A. Deck Lift Spring
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