SUSPENSION
Form 147398
18
Revision J
STEP 4. INSTALL FRONT
SUSPENSION
a. Adjust spring length to 18-1/2 in. (470 mm) with
adjusting nut.
b. Loosely install four 3/8 NC X 0.75 LG carriage
bolts (A) at the base of the vertical leg. Install
bolts from inside leg.
c. For ease of installation, secure suspension
assembly in configuration shown in illustration.
Slots (B) in plates should face cutterbar with cut-
outs (D) at the top and handle (E) hanging down
at back of assembly.
d. Position channel/spring subassembly (F) on bolts
(A) and slide subassembly into leg.
e. Attach top of subassembly to leg with four
3/8 NC X 0.75 LG carriage bolts (G). Install bolts
from inside leg. Tighten all hardware.
f. At the left-hand leg, pull handle (E) away from
spring to release the spring and position linkage in
top slot (H). Lower handle to lock.
F
G
H
E
18-1/2 in. (470 mm)
B
E
D
FORWARD
A
