ABI Attachments ABI Force Z-23 Owner's Manual page 20

Leveling the Mid-mount System
Due to manufacturing variations, it may be necessary to
adjust the pitch of the mid mount attachment system,
especially when doing fine finish laser grading. With the
mid mount system on a flat, hard surface such as concrete,
determine which side is high. If adjustments were needed,
the right hand side compression spring is adjustable as
follows:
1. Place mid mount system on the ground to remove
pressure from the compression spring.
2. Remove the pin from the bottom of the compression
spring assembly, attaching it to the mid mount system.
NOTE: The 2 washers between the spring tube and the ears.
Be aware there may still be some pressure on the pin and
the spring tube may shift.
3. Using supplied allen wrench, loosen lower collar on
spring to allow the lower spring tube section to move. Move
it away from the bolt in the lower spring tube assembly.
Figure 11: Lower spring disassembly
4. Remove the bolt in the lower spring tube assembly with a
½" wrench.
5. Screw the lower spring tube assembly in or out as needed
to level the mid mount system.
Figure 12
7. Reassembly is the reverse order. Ensure spring collar rests
against bolt on bottom of compression spring assembly.
Figure 13: Spring rests on bolt
Removing the Mid-mount attachment system from the
ABI Force
The mid-mount attachment system can be removed from
the ABI Force to allow other attachments. To allow for better
support, remove the mid mount attachment system with
one of the attachments such as profile blades or scarifiers
inserted into the pockets.
NOTE: To operator- Ensure there is adequate space for the
ABI Force to maneuver around the mid-mount attachment
system when removing. Ensure the area is free of dips,
obstacles, and other hazards.
1. Lower the mid-mount system to rest on the ground. Make
sure the springs are loose on their pins. Not bound.
2. Shut off the ABI Force, engage the parking brake and
dismount the unit.
3. The lynch pin securing the bottom of the compression
springs from the securing pin. Note the 2 washers between
the spring tube and the ears. Be aware there may still be
some pressure on the pin and the spring tube may shift.
Next, remove the clip from the top of the compression
spring. Set the compression spring off to the side. Repeat on
the opposite side.
Figure 14: Remove bottom pin first
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