Simplicity Baron System 7013S - Page 12

Figure 14. Parking brake adjustment on left side of tractor.
ted and adjusted Independently of the foot brake. It Is cor¬
rectly adjusted when it will prevent the tractor from r ollin g
either forward or backward and soma resistance is felt when
it is placed in the engaged position. If it is too tight, it will
be difficult to place it in the engaged position! To adjust the
parking brake, proceed as follows:
1. See figure 14. NOTE: ALL DIRECTIONS GIVEN FOR
ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE, ARE AS1F YOU
ARE STANDING AT THE FRONT OF THE TRACTOR
LOOKING BACK TOWARD THE PARKING BRAKE.
Loosen nut (A) by turning it clockwise.
2. See figure 14. After insuring the tractor is either on a
level surface or the wheels are blocked so it will not roll,
pull forward on the parking brake handle (B) to disengage
the parking brake.
3. Rotate parking brake handle (B} clockwise to tighten the
parking brake, or counter-elockwise to loosen it* Turn the
brake one complete revolution when making any adjust¬
ment. After turning the handle (B) one revolution place it
in the engaged position to check it for correct adjustment
The correct engaged position is as shown in figure 14, with
the handle at approximately the one o'clock position as
you face it from the front of the tractor-
4. After the correct adjustment has been made, use a wrench
to tighten nut (A) securely by turning it counter-clockwise.
TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL SAFETY
START SWITCH
If the engine starter will not actuate when the transmission
shift lever is in neutral position or will actuate when the
transmission shift lever is not in the neutral position, the
neutral safety starting switch may need adjusting. Be sure
power takeoff lever (s) is disengaged. Adjust t ran Emission
safety start switch as follows:
1. Raise seat deck {page 9).
2. Place transmission shift lever in the neutral START posi¬
tion.
3. See figure 15. Adjust carriage holt {A) to proper height
so switch (C) will make contact when transmission is in
Figure 15. Neutral safety start switch located under seat
deck.
neutral START portion.
4. Tighten hex nut (B) against shift rod.
5. Lower seat deck and check adjustment by starting trac¬
tor.
POWER TAKE-OFF CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
See figure 16. The power take off dutch is properly adjusted
when pulley (A) moves l/fi" when the power take off con¬
trol lever is engaged and disengaged. If adjustment is re¬
quired, proceed as follows:
L Raise the seat deck, by following the instructions on page
0 under Raising the Seat Deck.
2. Place the power take, off clutch control lever (figure 2,
item C) in the engaged position.
3. Observe the^novemeat of pulleys (A) in relation to cup
(B) as the power take off control is moved slowly from the
engaged to disengaged position. If the pulleys (A) move more
or less than 1/3" adjustment is required.
Figure 16+ Power take off dutch.
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