HD Spring Kit

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Disengage the blade-control switch.

3. Engage the parking brake.

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

5. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

1. Remove the cam locknut (1/2 inch) securing the top of the existing rear spring (Figure 1).

   Retain the cam locknut (1/2 inch).

2. Remove the flange nut (3/8 inch) securing the bottom of the existing rear spring (Figure 1).

   Retain the flange nut (3/8 inch).

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

4. Repeat this procedure on the other side.

Figure 1

1. Cam locknut (1/2 inch)
2. Rear spring
3. Cam-lock lever in the locked position
4. Flange nut (3/8 inch)

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Install the new rear spring using the previously removed cam locknut (1/2 inch) and flange nut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 1.

2. With the cam-lock lever in the locked position, torque the cam locknut (1/2 inch) to 15 to 16 N∙m (135 to 145 in-lb).

3. Repeat this procedure on the other side.

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 flange nuts (3/8 inch) securing the existing front spring (Figure 2).

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

3. Remove the existing front spring (Figure 2).

Figure 2

Top of the front spring shown

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

Parts needed for this procedure:

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