Maintenance
Brake Strap Adjustment
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4-9 doc092820 Maintenance
4.9 Brake Strap Adjustment
Check the brake strap for wear every 200 hours of operation. Replace if damaged or worn.
Also check and adjust the brake strap if the blade does not stop quickly, unusual sounds occur when
the brake is applied, or a sudden change is noticed in the clutch handle position when the clutch is
disengaged.
To access the brake strap, remove the belt cover located underneath the engine. Engage the
clutch/brake lever.
See Figure 4-6. Loosen the two nuts on the upper brake strap bracket. Slide the bracket and brake
strap down until snug. Retighten the bolts. Replace the belt cover.
4.10 Blade Wheel Belts
1. Rotate the blade wheel belts and check them for wear. Rotating the belts every 50 hours will give you
longer belt life. Replace belts as necessary. Use only B57 belts manufactured by Goodyear or
Browning.
2. Periodically check all belts for wear. Replace any damaged or worn belts as needed.
FIG. 4-6
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