Simplicity 1718H User Manual

Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series
1/2001 13
TP 300-2226-02-LL-SMA
Figure 28. Mower Lift - 50” Manual Lift Models
A. Bow Tie Clip
B. Clevis Pin (Inserted Left to Right)
C. Lift Cable
D. Clevis Pin (Inserted Right to Left)
E. Bow Tie Clip & Washer
F. Mower Lift Arm
C
B
D
A
E
F
A
B
C
D
F
D
G
E
Figure 26. Mower Lift - Hydraulic Lift Models & 44”
A. Mower Lift Chain, R.H. E. Mower Lift Chain, L.H.
B. Tractor Lift Arm F. Clevis Pin, Short
C. Clevis Pin, Long G. Washer
D. Safety Clip
L.H. Side
R.H. Side
B
A
Figure 27. Removing & Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm
B. PTO Pulley
FRONT
4. See Figure 26. Connect the mower lift chains (A & E)
to the the tractor lift arm (B) using the clevis pins,
washers and safety clips. Install the shorter clevis pin
(F) on the left side as shown.
5. See Figure 27. From left side of tractor, use the idler
arm (A) to relieve belt tension. Install belt onto the
PTO pulley (B).
54” MODELS ONLY
6. Raise the attachment lift and rotate the front gauge
wheels (Figure 29) into cutting position.
Installing the Mower Deck -
50” Manual Lift Models
1. Park the tractor, fully lower the attachment lift, turn off
the PTO switch, turn off the engine, remove the key,
and engage the parking brake. Turn the wheels fully
to the left.
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjuster (B, Figure 23). Slide the mower
deck under the right side of tractor so that the mower
hitch is aligned with front tractor hitch (A, Figure 25).
3. See Figure 25. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on
the spring-loaded lever (B) while lifting up on the
mower hitch. Install the mower hitch onto tractor hitch
brackets (A). When properly installed, the spring-
loaded lever should seat fully underneath the brack-
ets (A).
4. See Figure 28. Connect the mower lift cable (C) to
the mower lift arm (F) using a clevis pin (D), bow tie
clip and washer (E).
IMPORTANT NOTE: For both lift cables, the mower cle-
vis pin (D) is installed from right to left; the tractor lift cle-
vis pin (B) is installed from left to right. The pins must be
installed in this orientation for proper clearance.
5. See Figure 27. From left side of tractor, use the idler
arm (A) to relieve belt tension. Install belt onto the
PTO pulley (B).

Simplicity 1718H Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	1718H
Category	Tractor
Language	English