Simplicity 1693452 User Manual

14
MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION
Removing the Mower Deck
NOTE: Perform mower removal on a hard, level surface
such as a concrete floor.
1. Park the tractor, disengage the PTO lever, turn off
the engine, remove the key, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s), and engage the parking brake.
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjustment lever (A, Figure 4).
3. Remove the mower belt from the engine pulley (D,
Figure 4) by flexing the engine belt guide rearward
slightly, and pulling the belt off the pulley.
4. Remove the hair pin clip from the clutch rod (C,
Figure 4).
5. Remove the clutch rod (C, Figure 4) from the bottom
of the PTO lever (B). Reinstall the hair pin clip
removed in the previous step.
6. Remove the hair pin clip from the long hitch rod (A,
Figure 5).
7. Remove the hitch rod (A, Figure 5) from the mower.
8. Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 6) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor bracket (A).
9. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out from
under the right side of the tractor. Reinstall the hitch
rod and hair pin clip (A, Figure 5) in the mower.
Operating the Tractor
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine, disconnect spark plug wire(s), and
remove key before attempting to install or remove
the mower.
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
Figure 6. Mower Hitch
A. Tractor Hitch Brackets
B. Spring-Loaded Lever
A
B
Figure 4. Mower Deck - Right Side
A. Height Adj. Lever C. Clutch Rod
B. Bottom of PTO Lever D. Engine Pulley
Figure 5. Mower Deck - Left Side (38” Deck Shown)
A. Long Hitch Rod & Hair Pin Clip
B. Mower Drive Belt
C. Clutch Rod
D. Rear Hitch Brackets
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A

Simplicity 1693452 Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	1693452
Category	Tractor
Language	English