Simplicity 1613H - Mower Blade Stopping Check; Clutch;Brake Adjustment

Adjustments
MOWER BLADE STOPPING CHECK
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch
is turned off.
With tractor in neutral, PTO switch disengaged, and operator
in seat, start tractor engine. Look over left hand footrest at
mower drive belt. Engage PTO switch and wait several
seconds. Disengage PTO switch and check time until mower
drive belt stops.
If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,
perform PTO adjustment, page 43. Repeat above test and
note belt stopping time. If belt still does not stop within five
seconds, see your dealer to service electric clutch.
CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Spring should be compressed to 2-1/8" long. Turn
adjustment nut (A, figure 32) as necessary for correct
spring length.
Figure 32.
A. Nut
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