Simplicity GTH Series User Manual

Adjustments
Blade Brake Adjustment
1. Place tractor on a level surface and engage the parking
brake.
2. Remove the left and right arbor housings as described
under “Mower Drive Belt Replacement” (see page 33).
3. Engage the PTO.
4. Inspect the brake pad (A, figure 39) to V-pulley (B)
clearance. With PTO engaged, clearance should be 1 /16
inch as shown in figure 39.
Figure 39. a. Brake Rod
B. V-Pulley
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5. If adjustment is required, turn adjusting nuts (A, figure
40) until proper clearance is reached. Tighten jamnuts(B).
6. After adjustment is correct, replace the arbor covers.
A WARNING
After adjusting the blade brake, engage and disengage
the PTO several times at full engine speed. Mower belt
and pulleys must stop in five (5) seconds. If not, dis¬
engage PTO and shut off tractor. Recheck Blade Brake
Adjustment.
A. Adjusting Nuts
B. Jamnuts

Simplicity GTH Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	GTH Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English