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Figure 36
1. Hairpin cotter and washer 5. Hole F
2. Trunnion 6. Initial adjustment- 1-1/4
inch (32 mm)
3. Brake lever 7. Rod
4. Wing nut
6. Rotate the wing nut clockwise to increase the braking
pressure.
7. Rotate the wing nut counterclockwise to decrease
the braking pressure.
8. Install the trunnion into hole F (Figure 36). Tighten
the wing nut.
9. Secure trunnion to brake lever with washer and hair
pin cotter (Figure 36).
10. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking
the Brakes.
Important:
With the parking brake released,
the rear wheels must rotate freely when you
push the mower. If brake action and free wheel
rotation cannot be achieved contact your service
dealer immediately.
Belt Maintenance
Inspecting the Belts
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Inspect the traction
drive belt.
Every 50 hours—Inspect the
transmission belt.
Every 50 hours—Inspect the mower
belt.
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when
cutting grass, check the belts for cracks, frayed edges,
burn marks or any other damage. Replace the belt if any
of these conditions are evident.
Replacing the Traction Drive
Belt
1. Remove the top capscrew securing idler support and
idler bracket to rear frame (Figure 37).
Figure 37
1. Top capscrew 4. Bottom capscrew
2. Idler bracket 5. Traction drive belt
3. Idler support
2. Loosen bottom two mounting screws enough to
allow belt to pass between drive pulley and idler
support (Figure 37).
3. Raise the wheel off the ground, to allow the belt to
be removed, and remove the belt.
4. Install a new belt.
5. Install the top capscrew securing the idler support
and idler bracket to the rear frame (Figure 37).
6. Tighten the bottom two mounting screws enough to
allow the belt to pass between the drive pulley and
idler support (Figure 37).
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