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A
Figure 30. Suspension Height Adjustment
A.
Height Adjustment Bolt
B.
Jam Nut
B
FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
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/or 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 29. 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 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.
NOTE: Spanner wrench is located behind the rear seat
cross member, on the left-hand side of the machine.
REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
If the rider tilts either side-to-side or front-to-rear, this
adjustment will level the frame with the ground.
Although this adjustment may not be necessary, it may
be required if additional weight (ie. a grass catcher) is
added to the frame or a drive tire is replaced.
NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface
such as a concrete floor.
Measure the distance between the ground and the bot-
tom of the frame, behind the drive tires. This should
measure 9-3/4” (24,7 cm) for both sides for 25hp model;
10-1/4” (26 cm) for 27hp model. If it does not, loosen the
jam nut (B, Figure 30) and turn turn the height adjust-
ment bolt (A) COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to lower the cor-
responding side of the frame, and CLOCKWISE to raise
the frame. Tighten the jam nuts.
INCREASE
DECREASE
INCREASE
DECREASE
WARNING
Use two hands when adjusting the shock springs.
This will prevent the wrench from slipping while
pressure is being applied.
Figure 29. Front Suspension Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
