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LESSON LEARNED.....DON'T ASSUME. I have owned several Broadmoors over the years, beginning with a 728 that I bought new and still own. So, this is a new to me Prestige with 37 hours. Regarding the deck height, I was focusing my efforts on the rollers and electric deck lift. I ASSUMED that...

It does not have sealed bearings. The rollers just spin on the axle shaft.

I also notice that I have the chains attached to the slot of the curved part of the shaft assembly. The owner's manual shows the chains attached to the hole. I wonder if that is part of my height problem?

I will check the front height of the deck.

I will try the second link on the chains. Will the rollers reach the ground? I understand about the bar and adjusting front deck height. Rollers are in good shape as the unit only has 77 hours. This is a new to me Prestige. Got into it initially because I was looking for a 4x4 for...

Nothing in the owner's manual except how to raise and lower....With the toggle switch on the dash!

Thank you. It has the Simplicity blades.

I have a 50" electric lift deck (1695392) on a Prestige (2691130-00). The maximum that the cutting height can be raised is to 2.5". Is there a way to get this cutting height raised higher? I like to keep the grass longer.

I was able to perform the procedure and it now idles perfectly. Thank you to all!!

Cold idle is 1750, warmed up 2100. Cooling fins and linkages are all clear of grass and debris. Do I need a special tool to adjust tangs?

Should this Idle Adjustment procedure be performed when the engine is cold or hot after mowing (When idle is elevated)? Thank you!

Thank you, ILENGINE. Is the warping of the plastic intake manifold a symptom of something else? How difficult is it to replace? Thank you!

Hello - I have a Briggs 27 (13 0417 YG 23649) on a Simplicity Prestige (2691130-00) and when I start the engine it idles about 1700 rpm. After mowing, the idle will not go below 2100 rpm. Is there an adjustment for this?

After thoroughly lubricating all of the linkages I could find/see, the forward is working better. The reverse still does not return. I must depress the forward pedal to get the unit to stop when going backwards. I am having difficulty seeing where the linkage goes to the front.

Unit is super clean, and only 77 hours. I like that thought, but no grass. Pedal will move through full range with effort, but only return partially.

Hello - New to me Simplicity Prestige 2691130-00. Hydro pedal does not return from forward or backward to neutral unless I manually move it. Difficult to press pedal all the way into forward or reverse. Fresh hydro fluid. Is there a part that needs to be adjusted or lubricated so that the...

Hello All - Working with a new-to-me Prestige 2691130-00 and wondering what your procedure is to adjust the snowblower (42" single stage) level with the ground? With my old Broadmoor that had the manual, lift I just put a piece of paneling under the blade and adjusted the shoes accordingly...

Hello All - Here in WI I am having difficulty snowblowing on a slight incline with my Simplicity Broadmoor 1693601. No chains currently, but I do have rear wheel weights. Has anyone had experience with the Legacy or Prestige 4x4 units? Are they reliable? Hesitate to run chains as I don't...

Is it recommended to also replace #21, stop spacer?

Does the spring pin at the steering wheel (#3) and the cotter pin (#6) both have to be removed to take out the steering shaft? I have never had good luck getting that spring pin at the steering wheel out on other mowers.

Thank you, Rivets. Can the steering gear and pitman arm be removed from below? Looks fairly straightforward. What am I missing?

Simplicity 1693601. When I turn the steering wheel all the way to the right I am unable to return the wheels to straight. If I turn steering wheel it just clicks and no movement from the front wheels. If I manually turn the front tires to the left the steering will "catch" and turn normally...

I've had good luck with SEPW - Small Engine Parts Warehouse. https://www.sepw.com/

When going through everything, I installed one of those red fuel filters in the new fuel line. Could that be the problem?

There is a fuel cutoff valve. Fuel was running out of the new fuel line pretty well, but I'll check it out.

Didn't think about that, but I'll check it out. Also going to find my micro bits. Thank you -

No adjustment screws on this carb

Reset the governor.....Never heard of that! How do I do it? There is no more surging, but it will still only run right on 3/4 choke.

Thank you - Yes - That is the replacement I used. Still will only run good on 3/4 choke. No surging anymore.

Poulan Pro 624 ES 961920037-00 Engine is LCT 208

Hello All - A friend moved south and gave me this beautiful, hardly used unit. It has never run quite right. The rpm would surge up and down and it would only run on choke. I removed carb and cleaned everything. Still the same thing. I replaced with a new carb, plug, and fuel line. It runs...

Picked up a Simplicity Broadmoor 1692416 free from the neighbor. Has spark and fuel. Turning the key does not turn over the mower. If I jump hot side of battery to hot lead on starter it will turn over and produce spark but won't start. Am I on the right track to be looking at the solenoid...

You guys are so smart...Thanks again!

Thanks again, Rivets, mechanic mark, and everyone!

Thank you for all of the GREAT advice. With my multi-meter, I carefully went through the steps Rivets described. When everything checked out, I zeroed in on the starter. The right side mounting bolt is not easy to remove. Ended up getting a 1/4 drive 1/2" socket on the bolt with an...

Thank you, Rivets. Battery tests good. I tried to jump the solenoid with jumper wire, still nothing. Starter?

All connections are clean and secure. Wire from solenoid to starter was loose at the solenoid. Battery new. Only a clunk from the solenoid when key turned to start position. No sound or movement from the starter.

Simplicity Broadmoor 1693600 with Briggs Vanguard 18 V-Twin 350777. 553 hours. Parked the mower last week, running fine. No start today. Have fuel, but only spark from 1 cylinder for 3-4 seconds while cranking then no spark. Battery 100%. Now starter does not move. There is a click behind the...

Update: Luckily, I was able to find the correct Briggs carb.......Used! Put it on, changed the oil, and.................. "Ta-Da!!!!" New life!! Thank you so much bertsmobile1 and scrubcated10. You are the best!

With oil in the valve cover should I be considering head gasket leaking?

As I am taking things apart, I noticed that the valve cover gasket on the side with the tube to the fuel pump is pushed out. Valve cover is tight. Excessive blow-by? I'm not dismissing the problem with the float needle on the knock off carb. The bowl doesn't come off! Time to bite the...

And I thought I was so smart with the knockoff carb…Live and learn. Back to work on this!

Thank you, bertsmobile1. That is a bummer, as the NEW carb solved my solenoid problem! Now what do I do?? Grrrrr

Thank you again to all of you who helped me through my no-start problem that was finally solved as a bad fuel solenoid. Briggs 350777 Vanguard 18hp. Runs strong, but a LOT of oil running out of the air cleaner. So much that it is dripping on the exhaust. I'm frustrated because I just put all...

Circling back on this one. Full disclosure. So, I was struggling with the no start problem again. After going through EVERYTHING (including gas tank removal/cleaning, new fuel lines, new fuel pump, plugs, valve adjustment, etc. etc. etc.) I began to zero in on the carb. What did I find? THE...

Here is my update. I finally replaced the fuel pump and fuel lines, including the pulse line to the valve cover. After sitting for a week, it started right up! Not sure if it was a failed 2 year old Briggs fuel pump or losing vacuum through a weak fuel line(s). This was definitely a journey...

Getting back to this unit since we had a snowstorm today. Cranked forever to get it started. Fuel from cleaned out tank to filter through new line is low flowing. Fuel will not come out of filter unless I disconnect line and hold it down low. Then gas trickles out slowly. No gas getting to...

Getting back to this unit since we had a snowstorm today. Cranked forever to get it started. Fuel from cleaned out tank to filter through new line is low flowing. Fuel will not come out of filter unless I disconnect line and hold it down low. Then gas trickles out slowly. No gas getting to...

I'm sorry I have been away and not reported back. Got involved with a water pump and a failed rear differential on my truck! It's a journey...... I will try to get a better look at the choke an if it is closing completely. Tried to start yesterday and took forever. Popped several times while...