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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
extension will cause loss of weight to
rear of tractor. This could cause
operator 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.
11) until a distance of 1.25 inches is between
spring bracket and end of spring assembly. This
setting applies to all deck models. Tighten lock-
ing 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 attaching
procedure.
REAR WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Additional weight may be required on
the rear of the Grasshopper tractor
when certain attachments are used.
See Weight Chart below.
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.)
0
0
0
50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
100 lbs. (45.36 kg.)
Fig. 11
Locking Nut
Adjusting Bolt
Spring Assembly
07084
1.25"
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