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WARNING
Use two hands when adjusting the shock
springs. This will prevent the wrench from
slipping while pressure is being applied.
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the
amount of pre-load applied to the springs. This allows
the operator to maintain the ride height.
Use less pre-load for light weight operators. Use more
pre-load for heavy weight operators. Adjust the rear
suspension height if additional weight (ie. grass
collector) is being added to the frame.
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 33. 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 with both hands, turn
CLOCKWISE to decrease the pre-load, turn
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to increase the pre-load.
Make sure that for each pair of shocks that the left-
hand and right-hand are set to the same amount
of pre-load.
Figure 33. Suspension Adjustment
A. Pre-load Adjuster
B. Shock Mounting Bolt
C. Top Jam Nut
D. Bottom Jam Nut
E. Adjuster Bolt
NOTE: Spanner wrench is located under the seat.
Rear tires must be removed to adjust the rear
suspension.
NOTE: It is recommended that the rear suspension
be adjusted stiffer due to the added weight of the
collection system.
To adjust the rear suspension height:
1. Loosen the shock mounting bolt (B).
2. Loosen the top jam nut (C).
3. While holding the bottom jam nut (D) with a
wrench, turn the adjuster bolt (E) CLOCKWISE to
raise the rear suspension or COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to lower the rear suspension.
4. Tighten the top jam nut (C).
5. Tighten the shock mounting bolt (B).
6. Repeat for other side.
NOTE: Both sides must be adjusted evenly to
prevent the rider frame from tilting to one side.
E
A
A
D
C
B