Mower Adjustments; Leveling The Mower - Simplicity Regent Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
WARNING
Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine.
Allow all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition
key, then disconnect the spark plug wire and
fasten it away from the spark plug.

MOWER ADJUSTMENTS

Leveling The Mower

If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.
Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an
uneven cut. Make sure tire pressure is correct as speci-
fied in Checking Tire Pressure.
ALL MODELS
1. With the mower installed, place the tractor on a
smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn
the front wheels straight forward.
2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.
3. Disengage the PTO. Place the mower in mid-cut
position. Arrange one of the mower blades so that it
is pointing from side-to-side.
4. Measure the distance between the outside tips of
each blade and the ground. If there is more than 1/8"
(3mm) difference between the measurements on
each side, proceed to step 5. If the difference is 1/8"
(3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.
5. See Figure 28. Loosen the outside nut (A). Turn the
eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower left-hand side of
mower. When mower is level, hold the eccentric nut
while tightening the outside nut.
NOTE: When using a turbo collection system, raise the
discharge side of the mower approximately 1/4" to com-
pensate for turbo assembly weight. Check level of cut
grass and adjust the 1/4" measurement if necessary for
a smooth even cut.
40" MOWER
6. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back.
7. Measure the distance from the ground to front tip and
rear tip of the left and right-hand blades.
8. Front tips should be 1/8"-1/4" higher. If not, proceed
with steps 8 - 10.
9. See Figure 29. To raise front of mower deck, loosen
front nut (A) and turn rear nut (B) against bracket (C).
10. To lower front of mower deck, loosen rear nut (B)
and bracket (C) will move backwards to lengthen rod.
11. Re-check measurement before tightening front nut
(A) against bracket.
C
Figure 28. Side-to-Side Adjustment
A. Outside Nut
B. Eccentric Nut
Figure 29. Front-to-Back Leveling Rod - 40"
A. Front Nut
B. Rear Nut
A
Figure 30. Front-to-Back Adjustment Nut - 38" & 44"
A. Outside Nut
B. Eccentric Nut
28
B
A
C. Taptite Screw
A
B
B
C
C. Adjustment Nut