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Groundsmaster 4000−D Page 7 − 5 Chassis
CAUTION
When changing attachments, tires, or perform-
ing other service, use correct blocks, hoists,
and jacks. Make sure machine is parked on a
solid, level surface such as a concrete floor.
Prior to raising machine, remove any attach-
ments that may interfere with the safe and
proper raising of the machine. Always chock or
block wheels. Use jack stands or solid wood
blocks to support the raised machine. If the ma-
chine is not properly supported by blocks or
jack stands, the machine may move or fall,
which may result in personal injury.
3. Chock rear wheels and jack up front of machine.
Support machine on jack stands.
4. Remove front wheel next to lift arm that is being re-
moved.
5. Remove cap screw, washers, and lock nut that se-
cure lift cylinder pin to lift arm. Remove pin and separate
lift cylinder and lift arm.
6. Remove lock nut that secures lift arm pin. Support lift
arm and slide pin from frame and lift arm. Remove lift
arm from frame.
7. Remove height−of−cut chain, ball joint mount, and
ball joint from removed lift arm as required.
Installation
1. Position lift arm to frame and insert lift arm pin. En-
gage roll pin into frame slots and install lock nut on pin.
Torque lock nut from 60 to 70 ft−lb (81 to 94 N−m).
2. Align lift cylinder with lift arm. Slide pin through lift
arm and cylinder end. Secure pin with cap screw, wash-
ers, and lock nut.
3. Install front wheel assembly.
4. Lower machine to the ground.
5. If height−of−cut chain u−bolt was removed from lift
arm, assemble u−bolt so that threaded portion extends
.870” (22.1 mm) above mounting plate on lift arm (Fig.
3).
6. If removed, install ball joint to lift arm. Distance from
end of lift arm to center of ball joint should be from 2.210”
to 2.390” (56.1 to 60.7 mm) (Fig. 4). Make sure that ball
joint is horizontal and that stud is centered in ball joint.
Torque ball joint jam nut from 150 to 175 ft−lb (203 to 237
N−m).
7. Install ball joint mount to ball joint with slotted hex nut.
Torque nut from 150 to 175 ft−lb (203 to 237 N−m) while
aligning cotter pin holes. Install cotter pin.
8. Install front cutting deck (see Front Cutting Unit in
Chapter 8 − Cutting Units).
9. Lubricate lift arm grease fittings (see Operator’s
Manual).
10.After assembly is completed, raise and lower the cut-
ting deck to verify that hydraulic hoses and fittings do not
contact anything.
11.Check height−of−cut and deck pitch adjustment (see
Operator’s Manual).
1. U−bolt 2. Height−of−cut chain
Figure 3
1
2
.870”
(22.1 mm)
1. Lift arm 2. Ball joint
Figure 4
1
2
2.210” to 2.390”
(56.1 to 60.7 mm)
Chassis