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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
11.
ADJUSTING TRACTION SPRING
TENSION
Do not over extend springs. Over ex-
tension will cause loss of weight to
rear of tractor. This could cause op-
erator to lose control of the machine,
particularly while going down hill.
Set deck at a mid-height cutting position. Re-
move fender. Tighten adjusting bolt (Refer to
Fig. 12) until a distance of 1.25" is between
sping bracket and end of spring assembly. This
setting applies to all deck models. Tighten
locking nut against end of spring and install
wheel and fender. Repeat on other side.
REMOVING MOWER DECK FROM
TRACTION KIT EQUIPPED TRACTOR
Refer to mower deck manual and reverse at-
taching procedure.
REAR WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Additional weight may be required
on the rear of the Grasshopper trac-
tor when certain attachments are
used. See Weight Chart.
Weight kits are available from your Grasshop-
per dealer.
50 lb. (22.68 kg.) Weight ..... Part No. 503218
Weight Mount Kit ................. Part No. 503220
CAUTION
Rev. 07-09
Fig. 12
Locking Nut
Adjusting Bolt
Spring Assembly
07084
1.25"
WARNING
WARNING
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