3
ADJUSTMENTS
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3
ADJUSTMENTS
3.1
GENERAL________________________________________________________________
1.
Adjustments and maintenance should always be
performed by a qualified technician. If proper
adjustment cannot be made, contact an authorized
Textron Turf Care And Specialty Products Dealer.
2.
Replace,
do
not
adjust,
worn
or
damaged
components.
3.
Long hair, jewelry or loose fitting clothing may get
tangled in moving parts.
4.
Do not change governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
3.1
PARKING/SERVICE BRAKE _________________________________________________
Inspect brakes linings:
whenever wheels are pulled,
if tractor creeps on hills with parking brake applied,
there is a noticeable increase in stopping distance.
The brakes used on this tractor are self-adjusting. To
adjust, apply brakes while operating in reverse. If brakes
linings look good but brakes cannot be self-adjusted, it
may be necessary to adjust brake cable. If linings or
brake drums appear worn, they should be replaced by an
experienced service technician.
To adjust brake cable:
1.
Raise tractor and support axle using jack stands or
blocks so that back wheels are slightly raised off the
ground. Block front wheel to make sure unit can’t roll.
2.
Raise hood and remove battery tray to access brake
pull assembly
(A)
.
3.
Back off jam nut
(B)
.
4.
With the brake pedal all the way up (disengaged)
turn in adjusting nut
(C)
and spin wheels slowly by
hand until you feel brakes engage and wheels begin
to bind.
5.
Back off adjuster nut slightly until wheels again turn
freely.
6.
Tighten jam nut to lock adjustment in place.
7.
Check that plugs
(D)
are in place in slotted holes on
equalizer bracket.
Before returning unit to operation, drive tractor in a flat,
open area and check operation of brakes to make sure
they are operating correctly. Check parking brake to
make sure it engages properly and prevents the tractor
from rolling downhill.
Figure 3B
WARNING
To prevent injury, lower implements to the ground,
disengage all drives, engage parking brake, turn off
power, remove key from switch and disconnect power
connector
before
making
any
adjustments
or
performing maintenance.
Make sure the tractor is parked on a solid and level
surface. Never work on a tractor that is supported
only by the jack. Always use jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the tractor is raised, place
chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not
raised.
!
CAUTION
Be careful to prevent entrapment of the hands and
fingers between moving and fixed components of the
machine.
!
A
B
C
D
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