Not for
Reproduction
WARNING
Use two hands when adjusting the shock springs. This will
prevent the wrench from slipping while pressure is applied.
4.
See Figure 24. Using the supplied spanner wrench (p/n
5022853), insert the tip of the wrench into the notch in the
pre-load adjuster. While holding the wrench in place with
one hand, turn counter-clockwise to increase the pre-load,
turn CLOCKWISE to decrease the pre-load. Make sure both
shocks are set to the same amount of pre-load.
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5.
Reinstall the rear drive tires. Torque the lug bolts to 85-95
ft/lbs. (115-129 Nm). Remove the jackstands from under
the machine.
NOTE: Spanner wrench is located under the seat on the
right-hand side of the machine.
To Adjust the Upper Mounting Position:
1.
Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO,
stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
2.
Raise the rear of the machine and secure with jackstands.
The jackstands must under the bumper. Chock the front
wheels to prevent the machine from rolling.
3.
Position the jack under the cross member that ties the
suspension arms together and slowly raise the rear
suspension to relieve the pressure on the upper shock
mounting bolts.
NOTE: This will require small adjustments to the jack’s position.
The shock should move freely on the mounting bolt when the
pressure is relieved.
4.
Remove the upper shock mounting hardware and pivot the
shock to the position #2 (see Figure 24). Adjust the jack to
align the shock mounts to the shocks.
5.
Reinstall the upper shock mounting hardware and tighten
securely.
6.
Remove the jack from under the suspension cross member.
7.
Remove the jackstands from under the machine.
Storage
Temporary Storage (30 Days or Less)
Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so
never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel
vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic
if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used for human
or animal habitation.
WARNING
Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a
heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly ventilated enclosures.
Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light
(such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and
cause an explosion.
Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly flammable and careless
use could result in serious fire damage to your person or
property.
Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away from
open flame or sparks.
Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your unit
temporarily or in between uses:
• Keep the unit in an area away from where children may
come into contact with it. If there’s any chance of
unauthorized use, remove the spark plug (s) and put in a
safe place. Be sure the spark plug opening is protected
from foreign objects with a suitable cover.
• If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonable level surface,
chock the wheels.
• Clean all grass and dirt from the mower.
Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days)
Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules
section, then perform the following steps:
1.
Drain crankcase oil while engine is hot and refill with a grade
of oil that will be required when unit is used again.
2.
Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows:
a.) Remove mower deck from the unit.
b.) Clean underside of mower deck.
c.) Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light coat of
oil to prevent rusting.
3.
Clean external surfaces and engine.
4.
Prepare engine for storage. See engine owner’s manual.
5.
Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder head cooling fins,
engine housing and air cleaner element.
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