Simplicity Regent Series Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions

Regent / 500 / 2500 / LT Series
TP 300-4218-04-RG-SMAN 1/200614
Mower Deck Removal &
Installation
Removing the Mower Deck - Frame Hung
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 wood blocks under the mower deck. Place the
attachment lift in the lowest position.
3. Move idler arm (A, Figure 24) to relieve belt tension.
Remove belt from PTO pulley (B).
4. Remove hair pin (D, Figure 23) and washer (C).
Disconnect the mower lift channels (A) from the
tractor lift arms (B). Re-install washers (C) and hair
pins (D) to prevent loss.
5. Turn wheels straight ahead. Support the mower
hanger (C, Figure 25). Remove safety clip (A) and
rod (B). Lower the mower hanger (C).
6. 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. Lift the mower hanger (C,
Figure 25). Insert rod (B) through mower hanger (C)
and tractor brackets (D). Secure with safety clip (A).
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
Figure 23. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Mower Lift Channels C. Washer
B. Tractor Lift Arm D. Hair Pin
Figure 25. Mower Hitch
A. Safety Clip C. Mower Hanger
B. Rod D. Tractor Brackets
C
A
B
D
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
Figure 24. Removing & Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm
B. PTO Pulley
B
A
C
B
A
D
D
CAUTION
Stored energy device. 44” & 50” mowers have
spring lift assist. Lift lever must be in lowest
cutting position and mower on support blocks to
avoid injury when removing or installing mower
mounting hardware.
4. Connect the mower lift channels (A, Figure 23) to the
tractor lift arms (B). Install washers (C) and hair pins
(D).
5. Move idler arm (A, Figure 24) to relieve belt tension.
Install belt onto the PTO pulley (B).

Simplicity Regent Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	Regent Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English