10. Re-install the clutch anchor pad to the PTO clutch and
secure using the hardware previously removed. Reconnect
the wire harness to the PTO clutch.
11. Re-install the mower belt. See
Mower Drive Belt
Replacement for re-installation instructions.
Suspension Adjustment
The shock assemblies (A, Figure 56) can be adjusted in two
ways to allow the operator to customize the ride according to
the operator's weight and/or operating conditions. You have the
option of adjusting the spring pre-load and/or the upper mounting
position.
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Items to consider be adjusting the suspension:
• Less spring pre-load should be used with light weight
operators, which will provide a softer, more cushioned ride.
• More spring pre-load should be used with heavy weight
operator's , which will provide a stiffer, more rigid ride.
• There are three positions in which the upper shock mount
can be positioned in. If adjusting the spring pre-load does
not achieve the ride requirement, the shock should be
moved to the next numbered upper shock mounting position
to achieve the desired ride requirement.
• Before adjusting the upper shock mount to a higher
numbered position, you should attempt to achieve the ride
height through the spring pre-load adjustment.
• Shock mounting position #3 should always be used when
a rear mounted grass collection system is installed on the
unit.
To Adjust the Spring Pre-load:
1.
Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Chock the front wheels to prevent the machine from rolling.
Raise the rear of the machine and secure with jack stands.
3.
Remove the rear drive tires.
WARNING
Spring loaded components can kick back causing injury. Use
two hands when adjusting the shock springs. This will prevent
the wrench from slipping while pressure is being applied.
4.
Using the supplied spanner wrench (p/n 5022853) (B, Figure
56), 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.
5.
Re-install the rear drive tires. Torque the lug bolts to 85-95
ft.lbs. (115-129 Nm). Remove the jack stands from under
the machine.
NOTE: If a collection system is installed on the unit it is
recommended that the rear suspension be adjusted stiffer due
to the added weight of the collection system.
To Adjust the Upper Mounting Position (Rear
Shocks):
1.
Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Chock the front wheels to prevent the machine from rolling.
Raise the rear of the machine and secure with jack stands.
The jack stands must be under the bumper of the machine.
3.
Position the jack underneath the rear cross member of the
transmission cradle and slowly raise the rear suspension
to relieve the pressure on the upper shock mounting bolts.
4.
Remove the upper shock mounting hardware and pivot the
shock to the next higher numbered position (see Figure 56).
Adjust the jack to align the shock mounts to shocks.
5.
Remove the jack from under the transmission cradle.
6.
Remove the jack stands from underneath the machine.
Battery Maintenance
This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.
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