BRAKE
AND
CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT
Check the
clutch
and brake pedal for proper adjust-
ment every month or 100 hours of operation. Adjustment is nec-
essary
when normal
pressure
on the pedal
will
not
sufficiently
en-
gage
the brake band
with
the brake
drum
and stop the tractor.
1.
Loosen
lock
lever
"A"
until
brake pedal
operates
smoothly.
2,
Loosen double nuts "B" on brake band
link
rod
until
combination
clutch
and brake pedal
"C"
depresses
fully
under "hand"
pressure.
When
brake is out of adjustment,
excessive
pressure
on the pedal
can
cause
the
traction
clutch
to re-
engage.
3.
Fully
depress
clutch
and brake pedal. Note and mark this posi-
tion
of pedal. Then loosen
lock
nut "B" and tighten adjusting nut
"B"
until
foot
pedal is raised 1"
from
previously marked
fully
depressed
position.
4,
Start tractor and check
clutch
and brake for proper operation.
The
clutch
should disengage just before the brake
engages.
Nut
"B" can be tightened or loosened
slightly
until
proper ad-
justment
is obtained.
5.
Holding
the inside adjusting nut "B" in its proper
position,
tighten
the outer nut securely.
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