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Section 6
PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT
6.1
WARNING
Do not operate the mower if the parking brake
is not operable. Possible severe injury could
result.
Minor brake adjustments can be made by loosening the
top nut on both brake cables. The parking brake cable
should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lever is
placed in the “ENGAGE” position and the parking brake
will allow the mower to move.
- NOTe -
This is a minor brake adjustment. If the brakes do
not function properly after this adjustment, see
your Scag Service Dealer before operating your
mower.
Loosen the top nut on both brake cables
1.
approximately 1/4". See Figure 6-1.
SGB028
Adjust
Nuts
Parking Brake Adjustment
Figure 6-1.
While pulling one cable downward, tighten the
2.
bottom nut on the cable until it touches the bottom of
the brake cable mount.
ADJUSTMENTS
Tighten both the top and bottom nuts to lock the
3.
cable in place.
Repeat the above steps for the second brake cable.
4.
Make sure that both cables are adjusted evenly so
that the brakes do not cause the mower to pull to the
left or right.
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
6.2
Set the engine deck up on jack stands so the wheels
1.
are free to rotate.
Block the caster wheels to prevent an accident
2.
should the machine fall off the jack stands.
Start the engine and determine if the drive wheels
3.
rotate.
A. If the drive wheels consistently rotate when foot
pedal control is in neutral, go to step 4.
B. If the drive wheels inconsistently rotate, i.e. drive
wheels sometimes rotate and sometimes do not
when foot pedal is not depressed, then check neutral
adjustment bolt for "zero free play" in neutral control
spring.
- NOTe -
If there is free play in the foot pedal have your
SCAG servicing dealer inspect the machine and
repair it as needed.
If the drive wheels rotate in the forward travel
4.
direction, turn the adjustment bolt clockwise until the
tire rotation stops. If the drive wheels rotate in the
backward travel direction, turn the adjustment bolt
counter-clockwise until the tire rotation stops. See
Figure 6-2.