ryan JR Sodcutter 544844D, Service And Parts Manual

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GB-17
Jr.
Sodcutter
SERVICE
BRAKE BAND REPLACEMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove belt guard.
2. Remove old brake band from Jr. Sodcutter.
Retain all hardware.
3. Install new brake band with the large loop and
hardware at the lower mounting point (on guard
support rod).
4. Loosen the lock nut and the adjustment screw
on the new brake band. Activate the brake lever
and tighten the adjustment screw until the brake
band is pulled snug against the belt. Tighten the
lock nut on brake adjustment screw. Make a test
run. Stop engine and re-adjust brake band if
necessary.
5. Re-install belt guard using original hardware.
NOTE: Make sure that cotter pin does not interfere
with drive belt.
Routine brake band adjustment is necessary as
the band and belt wear.
If brake band is not correctly attached to clutch
control link, idler arm will rotate backward away
from belt and no drive will occur.
Brake Band
Lock Nut
Adjusting Screw
Guard Support Rod