Simplicity 5200 Series User Manual

Adjustments
MOWER ADJUSTMENTS
Mower Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
If the mower belt slips or fails to drive, the
mower belt tension may need adjustment.
To check, proceed as follows.
1. Place the mower in high cut, using
height control lever. Place the PTO
lever in engaged position.
2. Measure the distance between the PTO
rod guide (A, figure 32) and the set
collar (B). For the 42" mower, the
measurement should be one inch (25.4
mm).
3. Place the PTO lever in disengaged
position.
4. Loosen the setscrew in the set collar (B).
Move the rod (G) forward to increase
gap, or backward to decrease gap.
Retighten the setscrew.
5. Repeat the adjustment as necessary
until the distance measures as described
in step 2 with the PTO lever in engaged
position.
6. Check the adjustments of the PTO
pulley belt stops, the mower belt stops,
and the blade brakes.
Figure 32. Mower Belt Adjustment
A. Rod Guide E. Belt
B. Set Collar F. PTO Pulley
C. Spring G. Rod
D. Belt Stop
PTO Pulley Belt Stops Adjustment
There are two belt stops at the PTO pulley;
one on the left (D, figure 32) and one on the
right (figure 33). With the PTO lever
engaged, measure the distance between the
belt stop and belt. There should be 1 /16 inch
(1.5 mm) clearance between each belt stop
and the belt. To adjust a belt stop, loosen its
mounting capscrew, move the belt stop, and
retighten the capscrew. Recheck the
measurement. If a 1/16 inch clearance
cannot be achieved without touching the
pulley, place belt stop as close as possible
without touching pulley.
Figure 33. Right Hand Belt Stop, PTO
Pulley - 42" Mower
A. Belt Stop
B. Pulley
C. Belt
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Simplicity 5200 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	5200 Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English