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Figure 19
1. Motion control lever 3. Fender knob
2. Left fender
3. Slide the fender forward and twist upward and
outward to remove.
4. To adjust the weight transfer springs, fold
the mower deck and front frame and lock in
service position. See Deck Manual for complete
instructions.
WARNING
Weight transfer springs may have stored
energy. Removing the weight transfer
springs without releasing the stored energy
can cause serious injury.
Fold mower deck and front frame and lock in
service position to remove spring tension and
release stored energy before performing any
maintenance or adjustments on the weight
transfer springs. (See Deck Manual for Deck
Raising instructions).
5. Remove the retaining ring and washer at either
end of the weight transfer spring that retains it to
the transfer bellcrank pins and/or weight transfer
spring anchor pins (see Figure 20).
6. Pull the spring off of front or rear pin and
re-install in the outer hole, to reduce the spring
force. Re-install the washer and retaining ring.
Figure 20
Right-Hand Side of Unit Shown
1. Re-install spring in outer
holes to reduce spring
tension.
3. Remove e-ring and
washer.
2. Weight transfer spring.
7. Re-install the left fender.
8. For additional weight transfer adjustment, repeat
steps 4 through 7 on the right side of the unit.
Rear Caster Pivot Bearings
Pre-Load Adjustment
Remove dust cap from caster and tighten nyloc nut
until washers are at and back off 1/4 of a turn
to properly set the pre-load on the bearings. If
disassembled, make sure the spring disc washers are
reinstalled as shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21
1. Spring disc washers
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