Hi,
I just purchased a new Simplicity Broadmoor 16 hp/38" cut
riding lawn mower. I chose Simplicity because my last one lasted 20+
years.
I've cut with it 7 times and the drive belt has jumped off
twice. The dealer couldn't find anything wrong the first time and it's
going in for the second time. Anyone have a similar experience or
guesses ?

Sounds like something (a pulley?) is not keeping proper tension on the
belt. You could also have them compare this belt with another...are
they exactly the same belt? I wouldn't think it likely that a new
machine would have the wrong belt, but stranger things have happened.

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Hi,
I just purchased a new Simplicity Broadmoor 16 hp/38" cut
riding lawn mower. I chose Simplicity because my last one lasted 20+
years.
I've cut with it 7 times and the drive belt has jumped off
twice. The dealer couldn't find anything wrong the first time and it's
going in for the second time. Anyone have a similar experience or
guesses ?

Dealer couldn't find anything wrong ? So the dealer is telling you that is
normal for a new machine ? I'd ask for my money back and go someplace else
to buy. That should NOT happen.