EN - 35
ADJUSTING THE PARKING
BRAKE
The parking brake should not need
adjustment, however if the parking brake
does not hold the unit properly, the brake may
need adjustment.
Check Adjustment
NOTICE: Be sure to check the parking brake
on both sides of the unit (Figure 27).
1. Engage parking brake and set both
transmission bypass valves to the
neutral position. See To Push The Unit
on page 23.
2. Push the unit forward.
If the unit easily rolls forward the
transmission brakes are not fully
engaging. Adjust the brake actuator
travel to set the brake.
Adjust the Parking Brake
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Loosen the jam nuts on the rear of the
compression spring until there is no
tension on the spring. Then tighten the
nuts until the spring measures 1-1/2”
(3.8 cm).
3. Loosen the nuts on the front side of the
trunnion until there is a 1/8 – 1/4” (3.2 –
6.4 mm) gap between the nut and
trunnion.
4. Tighten the jam nut against the stop nut.
5. Test brake function.
NOTICE: Set both bypass valves to the drive
position when finished adjusting the brake.
PTO BELT
PTO Belt Access
1. Properly stop and park unit (See
Operation on page 16).
2. Lower the mower deck.
3. Place seat in most rearward position.
4. Remove belt covers.
5. Place foot board in open position
(Figure 28).
Figure 26
1
3
4
2
1. Limiter Bolt
2. Jam Nut
3. Steering Lever
4. Stop Bracket
WARNING: Moving parts can cut
or amputate body parts. ALWAYS
wait for moving parts to stop
before performing maintenance
or service.
CAUTION: Damaged or worn
belts may result in injury and/or
damage to unit. Check belts for
excessive wear or cracks often.
Figure 27
1. Jam Nuts
2. Spring
3. Trunnion
1
2
3
1/8 – 1/4”
(3.2 – 6.4 mm)
1-1/2”
(3.8 cm)
To Next Page
Loading...
