Service Manual

tation. If the pivot arm is cast aluminum, secure
the spring arm with the socket head machine
screw.
3. Install the spring arm and pivot arm assembly
onto the deck using the shoulder bolt and nylon
locknut. Don't forget the spacer that fits between
the deck and the pivot arm. Torque the pivot arm
bolt. See Figure 36.
Pivot Arm Bolt Torque:
17-28 N-m (1 50 to 250 in Ibs)
NOTE: It is not necessary to lubricate the pivot
arm bolt.
4. Move the pivot arm to the highest height-of-cut
and slip the locknut, nylon side toward the
housing, into the recess provided
in the pivot
arm. Then secure the wheel entire assembly with
Vacu-Power Mower 31
the shoulder bolt and nylon locknut. Be sure to
lubricate the wheel bolt with
2 or 3 drops of light oil.
Wipe up any excess oil.
Figure
36
Front Suspension