Adjusting The Flotation Springs - Toro 30162 Operator's Manual

Operation
Adjusting the Flotation
Springs
The cutting unit flotation spring tension is adjusted so
deck can easily float over the terrain, but not bounce
upward in uneven conditions.
1. Check adjustment by operating the mower in
normal operating conditions. If cutting unit tends
to raise off turf or bounces severely, stop the
machine, engage the parking brake and stop the
engine.
2. To adjust spring tension, first raise height-of-cut
to 4 in. position or block deck in the highest
position.
3. Adjust spring tension. Relieve spring tension by
moving tension bracket toward pulley and into
forward notch, increase spring tension by
moving adjustor bracket away from pulley and
into rear notch (Fig. 13).
4. Adjust opposite flotation spring.
Note: Opposite side does not need to be in
the same notch.
5. Check each side of cutting deck to make sure it
rides smoothly over turf.
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Figure 13
1. Tension Bracket
2. Cotter Pin
3. Washer
4. Cable End
8
4
2
3
5. Deck Support Bar
6. Forward Notch
7. Rearward Notch
8. Pulley
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