Simplicity 1693076 - BRAKE & BRAKE SPRING ADJUSTMENT - GEAR

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Adjustments & Service
Figure 29. Brake Adjustment - Gear Models
A. Brake Rod D. Adjustment Nut
B. Brake Cam Lever E. Spring Adj. Nut
C. Stop
A
E
BRAKE & BRAKE SPRING
ADJUSTMENT - GEAR
1. Place the transmission in gear and release the park-
ing brake.
2. See Figure 29. Move the brake cam lever (B) for-
ward. There should be a 1/8" gap between the lever
(B) and the stop (C) as shown in the inset.
3. To adjust clearance, turn nut (D) clockwise to
decrease the gap or turn nut counterclockwise to
increase the gap.
4. See Figure 30. Set the parking brake. Loosen or
tighten adjustment nut (E) to achieve a 2-3/8” to 2
1/2" compressed spring length as shown.
Spring
Length
Figure 30. Brake Spring Adjustment - Gear Models
A. Nut B. Spring
B
A