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6.6 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
Being able to stop the mower properly is critical to mowing safety. If you’ve noticed
your mower traveling farther before stopping when you depress the brake pedal, the
brakes may need adjusting.
Test the Brakes
1. Park the mower on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Place the direction control switch in neutral (N).
3. Stand behind the mower and try to push it forward. If the rear tires turn, the
brakes need to be tightened.
Tighten the Brakes
1. Locate the brake adjustment nuts on the interior side of each of the rear
wheels.
2. Turn each adjustment nut 1/4 turn clockwise, then try again to push the
mower. Continue rotating each nut 1/4 turn and testing until the mower can
no longer be moved by pushing.
3. After nal adjustment, test the brakes by driving the mower at normal
speed on at ground to be sure the mower stops quickly when the brake
pedal is depressed.
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