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Parking Brake Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the
brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s
rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the
brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be
found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of
the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1.
Looking at the transmission from the right side of the
tractor, locate the compression spring and brake disc.
See Figure 8.
2.
Loosen, but do not remove, the hex nut found on the
right side of the brake assembly. See Figure 8.
3.
Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the brake
disc and the brake puck at .011inch.
4.
Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.
SECTION 6:
MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
Lubrication
Engine
•
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the engine manual.
Pivot Points & Linkage
•
Lubricate all pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
•
Remove rear wheels from the axles once a season; lubricate the axles and rims with an all-purpose automotive
grease and re-install the wheels
Front Wheels
•
Each front wheel axle is equipped with a grease fitting; lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of
tractor operation or at least once a season.
Engine
Refer to the engine manual for maintenance instructions.
•
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the engine manual. Read and follow instructions
carefully. Refer to this manual for details about type and grade of oil.
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the
brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral
position, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral
position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Brake Disc
Hex Nut
Compression
Spring
Set gap
at .011"
NOTE:
View shown from beneath tractor.
Transmission
Figure 8
