Table Of Contents - Simplicity Regent Series Operator's Manual

Safety Rules .........................................................2
General Operation ..................................................2
Transportation & Storage ........................................2
Slope Operation ......................................................3
Children...................................................................3
Emissions................................................................3
Ignition System .......................................................3
Service & Maintenance ...........................................4
Identification Numbers........................................5
Decals .....................................................................6
CE Safety Icons ......................................................7
Features, Controls, & Operation ........................8
Control Functions ....................................................8
Parking Brake .........................................................9
Safety Interlock System ........................................10
General Operation Safety .....................................10
Adding Fuel ...........................................................10
Starting The Engine ..............................................10
Stopping The Tractor & Engine.............................11
Driving The Ttractor ..............................................11
Mowing..................................................................11
Mowing in Reverse ...............................................11
Attachment Operation in Reverse .........................11
Pushing the Tractor by Hand ...............................11
Using A Munching Mower .....................................12
Mower Installation & Removal ..............................13
Adjusting Mower Height and
Gauge Wheels 38" & 44" .....................................13
Adjusting Mower Height 40" ..................................14
Storage .................................................................14
Regular Maintenance ........................................15
Schedule ...............................................................15
Tire Pressure ........................................................15
Raising the Hood & Seat ......................................16
Checking the Fuel Filter ........................................16
Safety Interlock System Check .............................16
Blade Brake Check ...............................................16
PTO Clutch Adjustment Check .............................16
Engine Maintance .................................................16
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Lubrication ............................................................17
Lubricating Rear Axle Shafts ................................18
Transmission Identification ...................................19
Transmission Service............................................19
Battery Maintenance .............................................19
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................20
Check Mower Blade Timing - 40" Mowers ............21
Check Mower Belt Tension - 40" Mowers .............22
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service ........24
Chart - Troubleshooting The Tractor.....................24
Chart - Troubleshooting The Mower .....................25
Battery Charging ...................................................26
Seat Adjustment....................................................26
Steering Gear Adjustment.....................................26
Brake & Brake Spring Adjustment ........................27
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................27
Mower Adjustments ..............................................28
Leveling The Mower......................................28
Blade Brake Check .......................................29
38" & 44"Mower Belt Replacement .......................29
40" Mower Belt Replacement................................30
40" Mower Arbor Drive Belt Replacement.............31
Tractor Drive Belt Replacement ............................32
Transmission Purging ...........................................32
Specifications ....................................................33
Parts & Accessories..........................................34
Replacement Parts ...............................................34
Maintenance Items................................................34
Optional Accessories ............................................34
Lawn Care &
Mowing Information ....................................LC-1
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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