3.
With the parking brake engaged measure the compressed
spring length. The spring should measure 2-3/4" (7 cm)
when compressed.
4.
If the spring length does not equal the measurement, the
spring length will need to be adjusted.
5.
Disengage the parking brake.
6.
Loosen the set collar (C) and slide it away from the back of
the parking spring bracket (D).
CAUTION
Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 2-1/2" (6.4 cm)
when compressed. This may damage the brake mechanism.
7.
Turn the adjustment nut (E) to compress or release the
spring.
8.
Engage the parking brake and re-measure the spring.
Continue this process until the compressed spring length
measures 2-3/4" (7 cm).
9.
Position the set collar 3/8" (0,96 cm) away from the parking
brake bracket and tighten.
If this does not correct the braking problem, see your
dealer.
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment
Checking the Deck Lift Rod Timing
1.
Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO,
stop the engine, and engage the parking brake. Verify the
tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
2.
To check the inner lift rod (A, Figure 44) timing, measure
and record the distance between the inner lift pivots (B) and
the inner rod pivots (C). Repeat for other side of unit.
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3.
To check the outer lift rod (D) timing, measure and record
the distance between the outer lift pivots (E) and the outer
rod pivots (F). Repeat for other side of unit.
4.
If the measurements for the inner rods are equal, and the
measurements for the outer rods are equal, no further
adjustment is required. If the measurements are NOT equal
(greater than 1/8” (3,17 mm) difference), adjustment is
required, continue with Adjusting the Deck Lift Rod Timing.
Adjusting the Deck Lift Rod Timing
1.
Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5” (12,7cm) position. Remove
the height adjustment pin (A, Figure 45) and lower the
mower deck.
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2.
To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position, push the
pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the
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