Figure 41
1.
Neutral bracket
4.
Wrong, must tighten the
nut
2.
Pull up
5.
Correct adjustment
3.
Cable boot
6. Start the engine and shift into Forward, Reverse,
and Neutral several times to ensure that the neutral
bracket is operating properly.
Inspecting the Tires
Check the tire condition at least every 100 hours
of operation. Operating accidents, such as hitting
curbs, can damage a tire or rim and also disrupt wheel
alignment, so inspect tire condition after an accident.
Check the wheels to ensure that they are mounted
securely. Torque the lug nuts to 45-65 ft-lb (61-88 N-m).
Adjusting the Front
Suspension
The ride height of each side of the vehicle can be
adjusted separately. The ride height should be 8-3/4
to 9-1/2 inches (22.2 to 24 cm) with the following
parameters:
•
The tire pressure should be at 12 psi (83 kPa).
•
The vehicle should be driven back and forth a few
times to relax the A-arms.
•
Measure the ride height with the wheels facing
straight ahead and a 175-225 lb (79-102 kg) operator
in the driver’s seat.
Note:
The driver should drive up to the
measurement area and stay seated in the vehicle
while the measurement is being taken.
•
Measure the ride height on a flat surface, from the
bottom of the front tongue to the ground.
1. Jack the front end of the vehicle off of the ground;
refer to Jacking the Vehicle in Premaintenance
Procedures , page 27.
2. Remove the travel limiting bolt (Figure 42).
3. Loosen the centering bolts in the front A-arm
(Figure 42).
4. Remove the ride height adjustment bolt (Figure 42).
Figure 42
1.
Travel limiting bolt
3.
Ride height adjustment
bolt
2.
Centering bolt
5. Rotate the front A-arm to the desired position
(refer to the note below) and replace the ride height
adjustment bolt (Figure 42).
Note:
The A-arms are made with rubber and have
different spring rates. Because of the different spring
rates, the A-arms come adjusted from the factory
based on that spring rate. Generally the adjustment
bolts will be installed in hole number 2, 3, or 4
(Figure 43) and it may be different from the left side
(driver side) to the right side (passenger side). If the
A-arms look like they are sagging, then they should
be adjusted to the next higher number (Figure 43).
Each hole equals about 3/4 inch (19 mm) of
adjustment at the wheel. You will also need to do
this if you are adding heavy attachments or carrying
heavy loads often.
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