Mower Adjustments; Leveling The Mower; Blade Brake Adjustment - Simplicity Broadmoor 1600 Series Operator's Manual

MOWER ADJUSTMENT
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.

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.
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 the mower blades so that they are
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 34. 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 the level of
the cut grass and adjust the 1/4" measurement as neces-
sary for a smooth, even cut.
6. Disengage the mower PTO. Arrange the blades so
they face front-to-back, then engage the PTO.
7. On 38" deck, measure the distance from the ground
to front tip of the left and right-hand blades.
On 44" deck, measure the distance from the ground
to the front tip of the center blade, and from the
ground to rear tips of left-hand and right-hand blades.
Front tips on either deck should be 1/4" higher. If not,
proceed with steps 8 - 10.
8. See figure 35. To raise front of mower deck, loosen
front nut (A) and turn rear nut (B) against bracket (C).
9. To lower front of mower deck, loosen rear nut (B) and
bracket (C) will move backwards to lengthen rod.
10. Re-check measurement before tightening front nut
(A) against bracket.
Figure 34. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side
A. Outside Nut
*1962
Figure 35. Leveling The Mower Front-To-Back
A. Front Nut
B. Rear Nut

Blade Brake Adjustment

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off.
1. With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator
in seat, start the tractor engine.
2. Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive
belt. 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,
perform the steps described under PTO (Electric
Clutch) Adjustment. Repeat steps 1 and 2. If belt still
does not stop within 5 seconds, see your dealer.
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Adjustments
*1961
B. Eccentric Nut
C. Mower Bracket
D. Adjustment Rod