Suspension Adjustment - Ferris IS5100Z Series Operator's Manual

SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the
amount of pre-load applied to the springs. This allows
the operator to maintain the ride height.
Use less pre-load for light weight operators. Use
more pre-load for heavy weight operators.
To adjust the spring pre-load:
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage
the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking
brake.
2. See Figure 38. Using the supplied spanner
wrench (p/n 5022853), insert the tip of the
wrench into the notch in the pre-load adjuster.
While holding the wrench with both hands, turn
CLOCKWISE to decrease the pre-load, turn
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to increase the pre-load.
Make sure that for each pair of shocks (A, B or C,
Figure 38) that the left-hand and right-hand are set
to the same amount of pre-load.
NOTE: Spanner wrench is located under the seat.
Rear tires must be removed to adjust the rear
suspension.
FRONT
Figure 38. Adjust Spring Pre-Load
A
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
WARNING
Use two hands when adjusting the shock
springs. This will prevent the wrench from
slipping while pressure is being applied.
REAR
B C
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