2"
3/16"
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
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Figure 23. Parking Brake Adjustment
A. Brake Spring
B. Set Collar
C. Locknut
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Brake Adjustment
1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front
wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the
parking brake.
2. Elevate the rear end of the unit and remove the rear
wheels.
3. Check the brake spring (A, Figure 23) length (both
wheels). With the brake engaged the compressed
spring length should be 2” (5 cm). If not, adjust the
locknut (C, Figure 23) to achieve the compressed
spring length of 2” (5 cm).
4. After achieving the correct spring compression, check
the set collar gap (B, Figure 23). With the parking
brake engaged, the set collar gap should be 3/16" (5
mm). If not, loosen the set collar screw and move the
collar to the correct position.
A
C
B
INCREASE
DECREASE
Figure 24. Front Suspension Adjustment
A. Pre-Load Adjustment Collar
FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
(SELECT MODELS)
The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the amount
of pre-load applied to the springs. This allows the opera-
tor to customize the ride according to operator’s weight
and operating conditions.
LESS PRE-LOAD:
• Light operator weight
• Softer, more cushioned ride
• Best for relatively flat terrain
MORE PRE-LOAD:
• Heavy operator weight
• Stiffer, more rigid ride
• Better handling and greater stability on hilly terrain
TO ADJUST THE SPRING PRE-LOAD:
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
2. See Figure 24. Turn the pre-load adjustment collar
(A) CLOCKWISE to increase the pre-load, turn
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to decrease the pre-load.
Make sure both shocks are set to the same amount
of pre-load.
A
