Simplicity 1693704 - Manual (Page 15)

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DRAG STAKE
Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the drag
stake.
To adjust tilling depth.
1. Remove detent pin.
2. Raise the drag stake to position tines at chosen
tilling depth.
3. Align hole in drag stake with hole in depth regulator
bracket and replace detent pin.
Drag Stake Down = Shallower tilling. Place the detent
pin in the top hole of the drag stake for shallowest tilling.
Drag Stake Up = Deeper tilling. Place the detent pin in
the bottom hole of the drag stake for deepest tilling.
Adjustments
depth regulator bracket
drag stake
CAUTION
Always set the drag stake in the transport position
before starting engine, that is, place the detent pin in
the highest hole of the drag stake.
CAUTION
Do not adjust tilling depth unless drive control levers
are released to neutral position.
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After
1/2 hour of operation, all cables may have to be
adjusted due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension
after every 2 hours of operation.
To increase belt tension:
1. Loosen upper jam nut. Turn nut up cable in 1/8"
increments.
2. Tighten lower jam nut.
3. Check adjustment.
This procedure can be repeated until conduit adjustment
bolts have no more adjustment left. If no more
adjustment can be made, belt may have to be replaced.
NOTE: Model 514RT has a forward cable only.
reverse cable
bracket
forward
cable
upper jam nut
lower jam nut
up cable
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