Simplicity Gang Mower - Manual

3 GANG MOWER

ARTICLE 273

INSTRUCTIONS ‘AND PARTS LIST

TO ASSEMBLE HITCH

1.

Tie Irons (Ref. Nos. 45 and 53)

the Stud

on Side Plate of each Cutting Unit, using Flat Washers

a n d

P i n s p r o v i d e d . T h e T i e

w i t h t h e

Transport

attached go on the right side of

each Cutting Unit as you stand behind them.

2 . A t t a c h S w i v e l H i t c h J o i n t ( R e f . N o . 4 7 a n d 4 8 )

the front of each set of Tie Irons, using Pins (Ref.

No. 46). The Flat Washers go

the outside of Tie

Irons. Secure with Cotter Pins.

3. Attach Draw Bar (Ref. No. 52) with flat side down

the Rear Tie Rod (Ref. No. 1) of one Mower.

NOTE: The two center holes in Draw Bar are offset

one side. The Draw Bar must be placed with the

offset holes toward front of the Mower. Attach Draw
Bar to Tie Rod with

“J” Bolts (Ref. No. 51). The

Bolt should be on front side of Tie Bar. Attach

with Lock Washer and Hex Nut.

4.

the Swivel Hitch (Ref. No. 47 and

of each

r e a r M o w e r

Draw Bar (Ref. No. 52) of front Mower

by inserting Hitch from the underneath side of Draw
Bar, attach with Flat Washer and Cotter Pin.

LUBRICATION

Each Mower is equipped with four

Z e r k

(one fitting

each Side Plate and one fining on each

wheel stud). Use regular

grease or equal for

these fittings and

a good grade of oil on Wood

Roller and all moving parts of Hitch. Your Mowers should

be kept thoroughly lubricated. The Drive Pinions are lubri-

cated through the Reel Bearing fittings and it is

remove Drive Wheels

lubricate these Pinions.

ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING UNIT

The revolving knives should touch the bottom knife lightly

f r o m e n d

end. The bottom knife can be brought

closer

the revolving knives by the

of

cutter

bar adjusting screws located at each end of cutter bar.

Firs+ loosen very slightly the front jam

and

s c r e w

each end, then loosen jam nut an rear screws

and tighten the rear screws until the

bar touches

the reel. Be sure that all four screws and jam

are

tight after adjustment is made.

DO NOT ADJUST MOWER TOO TIGHTLY . . .

If the bottom knife and reel knives are rubbing

tightly together the reel knives will

irregularly

cause excessive wear. If reel is

fight, loosen the

r e a r

and

the

front

until proper

is obtained. If the reel has become badly

n i c k e d a n d r e q u i r e s

s e n d t h e m o w e r

a

repair man for proper attention.

CUTTING HEIGHTS

With wheels in “Low” position, the cutting heights are
from 1” to

When wheels are in “High” position,

the cutting heights are from

3”. Adjustment

of roller gives many

in either position.

To change cutting heights,.

w h e e l s

other position.

T u r n m o w e r

side, remove hex nut and lock washer

w h e e l

P u l l w h e e l s t u d

o f

( d o

a n d s l i d e c o v e r a n d w h e e l

o t h e r

position and push wheel stud through sideplate hole.
Replace lock washer and hex

and tighten securely.

If the pinion and

are removed from the shaft, be

sure they are replaced properly. When the pinion and

are in proper position the wheel will roll back-

wards freely and turn the spiral cutter when moved for-

ward. Keep nut on wheel stud tight,

TO TRANSPORT

Each Mower is equipped with a Transport Hook (on right

hand Tie Iron). For Transport tilt each Mower forward
(one

a time) and place Hook

front Tie Rod. This

lifts the rear of each Mower from mowing position.

TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING:

1. Quantity wanted.

2. The part number and name of part. (Not reference

3. Model Number. (See Model Number

top of this

4. Your name and address. (Please Print).
Parts ordered will be

C.O.D. If

wish estimate

of cost, send list of

and we will send quotation.

DO NOT RETURN GANG MOWERS TO THE. FACTORY
UNLESS YOU HAVE A LETTER AUTHORIZING YOU
TO DO SO.

S I M P L I C I T Y M A N U F A C T U R I N G C O M P A N Y

P O R T W A S H I N G T O N , W I S .