Adjusting The Tension Spring - Toro 30553 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Tension Spring

For best performance, the cutting unit bounce on uneven
turf is minimal and it does not ride heavily over flat terrain.
If scalping occurs or the cut is uneven from side to side,
there may too much weight on the deck and weight may
have to be transferred to the traction unit: i.e. increased
spring tension.
By contrast, if too much weight is transferred to the traction
unit, the deck will bounce excessively and the cut will be
uneven. If the cutting unit does not perform properly, adjust
the tension spring as follows:
1. Stop the machine on a level surface, set the parking
brake, fully raise the cutting unit, turn the ignition key
to Off, and remove the key.
2. Remove the hairpin cotter from the clevis pin securing
the spring end to the spring cover and remove the clevis
pin. Align the top spring end hole with the new hole
selected in the spring cover, insert the clevis pin, and
secure it with the hairpin cotter.
3. Resume operations. If further adjustments are required,
repeat the procedure.
Caution
The counterbalance spring is in tension when the
deck is in the lowered position.
Always raise the deck before adjusting or
removing the spring.
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