7-4 4157082 First Edition
BRAKES
7
Checks and Adjustments
Park Brake Check and Adjustment
See Figures 7-1 through 7-4.
Check Procedure
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Remove transport wheels (if equipped). (See
“Transport Wheels (Optional)” on page 9-2.)
3. Disengage park brake.
Figure 7-1
4. Measure the distance (1) between the center of the
park brake band anchor bolts. When correctly
adjusted, the distance should be 1.50 in. (38 mm).
Repeat Step 4 to check the brake on the other side of
the mower.
Figure 7-2
5. Attach a scale to the top of the brake lever (2).
Record the force required to engage the park brake.
A properly adjusted brake requires 10 lb (4.5 kg) pull
to engage the brake.
6. If the brakes do not meet specifications, proceed to
“Adjustment Procedure.”
Adjustment Procedure
NOTE
Minor adjustments are made at the handle.
1. Remove the rear half of the handle cover. (See
“Handle Cover” on page 6-2.)
Figure 7-3
2. Loosen jam nuts (3 and 4), turn nuts (5 and 6) to
adjust the brake cable, then tighten nuts (3 and 4).
If adjustments cannot be made at the cable, make
the adjustment at the brake bands.
Figure 7-4
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1
2
TN0014
3
TN0013
6
4
5
7
TN0012
8
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