Yard-Man 13875-9 - Page 18

ADJUST CLUTCH/BRAKE
Frame
Clutch/Brake Pedal
Compression
Spring
Take*Up*Nut
Brake Connecting Rod
Adjustment Ferrule
Cotter Pin Pedal Connecting Rod
FIGURE 32.
1. T o adjust the vertical position of the brake
and clutch pedal remove the cotter pin from
the pedal connecting rod and thread the rod
out or in as required to correctly re-position
the pedal.
2. N ormal wear of the brake disc may
necessitate a slight adjustment to assure
good braking action without too much pedal
movement. Turn the brake adjustment nut
clockwise 1 /8 turn at a time and check. Move
the transmission shift lever to Neutral and roll
the tractor by hand and check the braking
action by depressing the brake pedal ail the
way down,
A
CAUTION
Tighten the brake adjustment nut
ONLY 1/8 turn at a time to prevent
over-tightening and thus causing
brake drag and undue wear.
3. T he brake connecting rod may need adjust¬
ment occasionally if stretching occurs in the
transmission drive belt or when a new belt is
installed.
The front end of the rod connects into the
slotted hole in the transmission drive idler
arm and may be disconnected for adjustment
by removing the cotter pin and washer.
With the brake-clutch pedal in the released
position (drive) and the brake connecting rod
held back toward the brake, adjust the rod by
threading it in or out until the rod end is
centered In the idler arm slot. This adjustment
should be maintained in order to avoid brake
dragging or belt slipping and to allow
movement of the pedal to the clutch position
and before application of the brake.
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