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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
The shock assembly can be adjusted to allow the
operator to customize the ride according to operator’s
weight and/or operating conditions. You have the
option of adjusting the spring pre-load.
Items to consider before 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 operators, or when a rear-mount grass
bagger system is installed, which will provide a
stiffer, more rigid ride.
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. Raise the rear of the machine and secure with
jackstands. Chock the front wheels to prevent the
machine from rolling.
3. Remove the rear drive tires.
4. See Figure 28. 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
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. Reinstall the rear drive tires. Torque the lug bolts
to 85-95 ft/lbs. (115-129 Nm). Remove the
jackstands from under the machine.
NOTE: Spanner wrench is located under the seat on
the right-hand side of the machine.
NOTE: It is recommended that the rear suspension
be adjusted stiffer due to the added weight of the
collection system.
WARNING
Use two hands when adjusting the shock
springs. This will prevent the wrench from
slipping while pressure is being applied.
Figure 28. Rear Suspension Adjustments