Adjusting Deck Lift Spring Tension

Deck lift spring tension is adjusted at the factory. If the effort required to raise or lower the mower deck is not satisfactory, an adjustment may be necessary.

Check Spring Tension

1. Park machine on a hard, level surface.

2. Stop engine and lock park brake.

3. Raise the mower deck lift lever to the transport position.

Adjust Spring Tension

Do not over-tension the deck lift arm spring. The further the spring is extended, the more freely the deck will float.

Decrease deck lift spring tension if operating in rough terrain.

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1. Loosen cap screw (B).

2. Using a 3/8 in. ratchet will help in the tension adjustment.

   Face the front of the machine and adjust the spring tension:

   • To make the deck easier to lift, tighten cap screw (A) forward to increase spring tension (C).
   • To make the deck harder to lift, loosen cap screw (A) rearward to decrease spring tension (C).
   
   

3. When adjustments have been made, tighten cap screw (B).