Simplicity 5216 User Manual

Mower Installation & Removal
11. Insert the rear end of the PTO rod in the
hole marked “MOW” in the PTO arm
(B, figure 7). Insert the spring clip (C).
Figure 7. Installing PTO Rod
(42" Mower Shown)
A. PTO Rod
B. Tractor PTO Arm
C. Spring Clip
12. If installing mower for the first time,
check the following adjustments.
a. Mower belt tension (page 26).
b. PTO pulley belt stops (page 27).
c. Mower belt stops (page 27 or 28).
d. Mower levelling (page 28 or 29).
e. Lift lever (page 31).
f. Blade brake adjustment (page 32).
REMOVAL
1. Place mower in lowest cutting height.
Lower the lift lever. Disengage the PTO
lever.
2. Remove the belt from the PTO pulley,
loosening belt stops as necessary.
3. Remove the spring clip (C, figure 7) and
pull PTO rod from hole. Reinstall the
spring clip in the rod for storage.
4. Disconnect the lift chain (C, figure 2)
from the lift link (A). Remove the lift
link (A) from the lift arm (B). Store the
assembly until reinstallation of mower.
5. Pull the safety clips from the hitch pins.
Push the pins out while holding mower
hitch up then allow mower to drop
down.
6. Turn the tractor wheels as far as they go
to the left.
7. Slide the mower out from under the
tractor from the right side.
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Simplicity 5216 Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	5216
Category	Tractor
Language	English