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TRACTION KIT INFORMATION
Always wear safety glasses and ear
protection when performing any
maintenance function that could cause
injury to eyes or ears.
Read all safety information on pages 6 through
10.
ADJUSTING TRACTION SPRING
TENSION
Do not over extend springs. Over ex-
tension will cause loss of weight to rear
of tractor. This could cause operator
to lose control of the machine, particu-
larly while going down hill.
Tighten adjusting bolt (item 6, page 48) until
spring is extended 2 inches longer than its re-
laxed length. This setting applies to all deck
models. Make sure deck is at its mid-height
position before adjusting. Tighten locking nut
(item 7, page 48) against end of spring and in-
stall wheel and fender.
REMOVING MOWER DECK
FROM TRACTION KIT EQUIPPED
TRACTOR
Refer to mower deck manual and reverse attach-
ing procedure.
REAR WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Additional weight may be required on
the rear of the Grasshopper tractor
when a traction kit is installed.
Weight kits are available from your Grasshopper
dealer.
50 lb. (22.68 kg.) Weight .........Part No. 503218
Weight Mount Kit ....................Part No. 503220
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
COUNTERWEIGHT REQUIREMENTS - 700 SERIES
9544 / SL9644 / 3344
w/ 4 Post Rated ROPS
or Enclosure
0
9548 / SL9648 / 3348
AERA-vator 40"
Brooms: Bidirectional
Fixed Angle
Single Tail Wheel
w/o Grasscollector
Mower Deck
Model
Snowthrowers, 48" & 60"
Other Than Single Tail Wheel
w/o Grasscollector
* Deck Tilt Assist Kit: Requires an additional 50 lbs. of counterweight, unless unit is already equipped with
150 lbs. of counterweight.
COUNTERWEIGHT NOT REQUIRED ON UNITS EQUIPPED WITH COLLECTION SYSTEM
This chart applies to both the standard single tail wheel and the optional dual tail wheel.
w/ 4 Post Rated ROPS
or Enclosure
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
0
9552 / SL9852* / 3452
9772
9772 w/ Hyd. Deck Lift
9772 w/ Elect. Height Adj.
Not recommended
Not recommended
0
9561 / SL9861* / 3461 50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
100 lbs. (45.36 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
Includes Max Trax
and 50# counterweight. Requires an additional 100# for a total
of 150# counterweight with 72" deck.
AERA-vator 60"
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
100 lbs. (45.36 kg.)
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
100 lbs. (45.36 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
100 lbs. (45.36 kg.)
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
100 lbs. (45.36 kg.)
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
100 lbs. (45.36 kg.)
100 lbs. (45.36 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
100 lbs. (45.36 kg.)
150 lbs. (68.04 kg.)
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
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