Simplicity Regent Series Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions

Regent / 500 / 2500 / LT Series
TP 300-4218-04-RG-SMAN 1/200612
Mower Deck Removal &
Installation
Removing the Mower Deck - Free Floating
Mowers
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine,
remove the key and apply parking brake.
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjuster.
3. Place the attachment lift in the lowest position.
4. Move idler arm (A, Figure 19) to relieve belt tension.
Remove belt from PTO pulley (B).
5. Remove hair pin (B, Figure 18) and washer (C).
Disconnect the lift cable & pin (D) from the lift holes
(A). Re-install washer (C) and hair pin (B) to prevent
loss.
6. Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 20) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets.
7. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
Installing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the
key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to
the left.
2. Place mower height adjuster in the lowest cutting
position. Place the mower lift lever in the lowest
position, also. Slide mower deck under right side of
tractor so that mower hitch is aligned with the front
tractor hitch.
3. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on the spring-loaded
lever (B, Figure 20) while lifting up on the mower
hitch. Install mower hitch onto tractor hitch brackets
(A). When properly installed, the spring-loaded lever
should seat fully underneath the brackets.
4. Connect the lift cable & pin (D, Figure 18) to the
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
Figure 18. Lift Rod
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Lift Holes, 11/32” (8.7mm) C. Washer
B. Hair Pin D. Lift Cable & Pin
Figure 20. Mower Hitch
A. Tractor Hitch Brackets
B. Spring-Loaded Lever
Figure 19. Removing & Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm
B. PTO Pulley
B
C
B
A
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
D
D
B
A
tractor lift holes (A) using the flat washer (C) and hair
pin (B).
Note: Use the same hole (upper, center or lower) on
each side to keep deck level.
5. Move idler arm (A, Figure 19) to relieve belt tension.
Install belt onto the PTO pulley (B).
Mower Adjustments &
Assembly
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Simplicity Regent Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	Regent Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English