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Fig. 14
.25" to .5"
06006
LINKAGE
ROD
BRAKE
ARM
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
Should you experience trouble in starting the
engine, use the following guide to locate pos-
sible causes.
Engine will not crank:
• Battery is discharged.
• Blown starter fuse.
• PTO switch in “ON”.
• Steering levers are not out in neutral.
• Steering lever switches are out of adjustment
(listen for the switch “click”).
• A loose wire or connection.
Engine cranks, but will not start:
• Fuel tank is empty.
• Restricted fuel line or fuel fi lter.
• A loose wire or connection.
If the above points do not locate the problem,
contact your authorized Grasshopper dealer for
repair.
PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT
The performance of this parking
brake depends on the tire used. Tire
size, tread pattern, and tire pressure
are important. Use only Factory sup-
plied tires and wheels. Make sure tires
are infl ated to the proper pressure.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key.
2. Disengage the park brake.
3. Adjust the linkage rod attached to the left brake
until the clearance between the brake arm and
the tire tread measures .25 inch to .5 inch (6mm
to 13mm) with the park brake disengaged (see
Fig. 14).
4. Repeat step 3 for the right side.
5. Engage and disengage park brake to check
for proper engagement and disengagement.
Readjust if necessary.
6. Be sure all cotter pins and jam nuts are secured.
7. Make sure the brake light is on when the park
brake is set. If the brake lever does not contact
the safety switch, adjust the switch in the
mounting slots so it does.
CLUTCH/BRAKE BURNISHING
IMPORTANT
A new clutch, or one that has not been
used for three months, will require
burnishing to dress drive surfaces.
The clutch could fail if you do not ac-
complish the following procedure.
Place tractor in neutral, start engine and run at
half throttle. Turn clutch switch on 30 seconds
and off 30 seconds, fi ve times at half-throttle
and repeat fi ve times at full throttle. The time
interval allows the clutch surface to cool.
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