Spring Preload - Cub Cadet Challenger 500 Operator's Manual

4-28 Control Functions
· A special wrench can be obtained at an
authorized dealer to make this adjustment.
· The spring preload setting is determined
by measuring distance A, shown in the
illustration. The shorter distance A is, the
lower the spring preload; the longer distance
A is, the higher the spring preload. With each
complete turn of the adjusting nut.
1. Distance A
Spring travel setting(Front)
Minimum(soft): 412mm(16.22 in)
Maximum(hard): 426mm(16.77 in)
Spring travel setting(Rear)
Minimum(soft): 330mm(12.99in)
Maximum(hard): 430mm(16.93 in)
3. Tighten the locknut.
NOTE:
Always tighten the locknut against the
adjusting nut, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
Rebound damping force
Turn the rebound damping force adjusting
screw in direction S to increase the rebound
damping force and thereby harden the