Simplicity 1021 User Manual

Normal Care
BELT REPLACEMENT
(Self-Propelled Models Only)
To replace the drive belt on self-propelled models,
proceed as follows:
1. Swing engine cover up.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it
away from the plug. Lift the mower up from
its proper side. Remove the capscrew holding
on the helt shield (figure 22).
3. Push the spring-loaded vertical idler pulley
arm forward and slip the old belt up off the
horizontal pulley.
4. Slide the belt shield out toward the mower
hlade.
5. Slip the old belt off the engine drive pulley
and remove it from the mower deck.
6. Insert the new belt through the mower deck
opening. Place the belt onto the engine drive
pulley, making sure that it is seated properly
in the pulley groove.
7. Keep tension on the belt while tipping the
mower back on its wheels so that the belt
does not slip from mower drive pulley.
8. Rim the belt under the shaft pulley and
idler pulley, then around to the top hori¬
zontal pulley. Make certain that the belt is
properly installed, as in figure 23.
Figure 22. Removing Belt Shield
9. T ip the mower back up from the proper side,
checking that the drive belt is properly seated
in the drive pulley groove. Replace the belt
shield and capscrew.
10. Test for proper installation by cranking the
engine over and watching the rotation of the
roller shaft. It should rotate in a clockwise
direction when viewed from the left side.
11. Replace spark plug wire.
Recharging Battery
(Electric Start Models Only)
The sealed, ni-cad battery requires no water or
liquid electrolyte. It can be stored or placed in any
position with no danger of damage. The only at¬
tention required is that of periodic recharging. It
need not be recharged during the off-season. Pro¬
longed storage will cause no harm.
NOTE
When the battery charge is too weak to crank
the engine, do not continue the attempt to
start or serious damage to the battery may
result, the battery should then be recharged.
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Simplicity 1021 Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	1021
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English