Installation
Suspension Adjustment
REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
For IS1500Z & IS2000Z Models:
The upper mounting position #2 (See Figure 1) should be used when a
To adjust the upper mounting position:
1.Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
2.Raise the rear of the machine and secure with jackstands. The jackstands must be under the bumper. Chock the front wheels to prevent the machine from rolling.
3.Position the jack under the cross member that ties the suspension arms together and slowly raise the rear suspension to relieve the pressure on the upper shock mounting bolts.
NOTE: This will require small adjustments to the jack’s position. The shock should move freely on the mounting bolt when the pressure is relieved.
4.Remove the upper shock mounting hardware and pivot the shock to the position #2 (see Figure 1). Adjust the jack to align the shock mounts to the shocks.
5.Reinstall the upper shock mounting hardware and tighten securely.
6.Remove the jack from under the suspension cross member.
7.Remove the jackstands from under the machine.
POSITION #1 | POSITION #2 |
(FACTORY SET) | (GRASS BAGGER) |
Figure 1. Rear Suspension Adjustments |
For All Models:
More spring
WARNING
Use two hands when adjusting the shock springs. This will prevent the wrench from slipping while pressure is being applied.
To adjust the spring
1.Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
2.Raise the rear of the machine and secure with jackstands. Chock the front wheels to prevent the machine from rolling.
3.Remove the rear drive tires.
4.See Figure 1. Using the supplied spanner wrench (p/n 5022853), insert the tip of the wrench into the notch in the
5.Reinstall the rear drive tires. Torque the lug bolts to
NOTE: Spanner wrench is located under the seat on the
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