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4.2.7 Weight transfer spring adjustment:
Weight transfer springs are assembled from the factory to apply the maximum
amount of weight onto the drive wheels. This setting provides the greatest
amount of traction. Some conditions may require the rear wheel lift to be
reduced. This can be done by reducing the amount to weight transfer, which will
increase the amount of weight on the front and rear castors.
a) To adjust the left weight transfer spring, rotate the left motion control arm
up and into the operation position.
b) Locate and loosen the knob under the rear of the left fender. See Figure 15.
FIGURE 15
c) Slide the fender forward and twist upward and outward to remove.
d) 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
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Weight transfer springs may have stored
energy.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Removing the weight transfer springs
without releasing the stored energy can
cause serious injury
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ 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)
e) 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 16.
f) 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.