Heavy Duty Spring Kit

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Disengage the blade-control switch.

3. Move the motion-control levers outward to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position.

4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

1. Place a 38 x 89 mm (2 x 4 inch) board under the foot rest to block the front of the platform.

2. Remove the 2 shoulder bolts and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) securing the existing front spring (Figure 1).

   Retain the 2 shoulder bolts and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch).

3. Remove the existing front spring (Figure 1).

Figure 1

Top of the front spring shown

1. Front spring
2. Shoulder bolt
3. Locknut (3/8 inch)

Parts needed for this procedure:

Install the new spring using the previously removed 2 shoulder bolts and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 1.

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Raise the seat.

2. Place the spring-lift tube onto the end of the torsion spring (Figure 2).

   Note: Ensure that the spring-lift tube is securely seated on the end of the torsion spring.

   

   Figure 2

   1. Spring-lift tube
   2. Torsion spring

3. Slide the spring spacer onto the swing-arm post (Figure 3).

4. Use one hand to lift the end of the torsion spring off the swing-arm post and slide the spacer between the torsion spring and swing-arm post (Figure 3).

   

   Figure 3

   1. Spring spacer
   2. Swing-arm post
   3. Torsion spring
   4. Spring-lift tube

5. Secure the spring spacer to the swing-arm post using the set screw (Figure 4).

   

   Figure 4

   1. Swing-arm post
   2. Spring spacer
   3. Set screw

6. Repeat this procedure on the other side.

7. Lower the seat.