ParkingBrakeAdjustment
If the unit creeps with the engineshut off and the parking
brakeengaged,the parking brakewill needto beadjusted.
1. Disengagethe PTO,stop the engine,engagethe parking
brake,and remove the keyfrom the ignition.
2. Raisethe seat plateto gain accessto the parking brake
components.
3. Measurethe distancefrom the top of the brake spring
rod (C, Figure37) to the top of the lock nut (D) on both
sides ofthe unit. Themeasurementshould be 1/2" (1,27
cm). If not, adjust the Iocknut to achievethe
measurementof 1/2" (1,27 cm).
4. Measurethe distancebetweenthe bottom of the brake
shaft weldment (G)and the top ofthe set collar (F). The
measurementshould be 3/8" (0,95cm). If not, position
the set collar until the measurementequals 3/8" (0,95
cm).
NOTE."If this proceduredoes not correct the problem see
your dealer.
Figure37. ParkingBrakeAdjustment
A, BrakeSpring
B. First Measurement- 1/2" (1,27 cm)
C. BrakeSpring Rod
D, Lock Nut
E. SecondMeasurement- 3/8" (0,95 cm)
F, Set Collar
G, Brake Shaft Weldment
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