Maintenance
Brake Adjustment (DC Only)
Maintenance
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5.10 Brake Adjustment (DC Only)
WARNING!
Before performing service near moving parts such as
blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to
the OFF (#0) position and remove the key. If the key is turned on and
moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
Check the brake pads for wear every 200 hours of operation. Replace if damaged or
worn.
Also check and adjust the brake pads after each drive belt adjustment or if the blade does
not stop quickly. Adjust the brake pads if the drive belt jumps from the drive pulley when
the autoclutch is disengaged.
See Figure 5-11.
The brake should be adjusted so the blade stops no more than 7 sec-
onds after turning the blade switch off. Loosen the jam nuts around the adjustment turn-
buckle and turn the turnbuckle to adjust the brake. Retighten the jam nuts.
Multiple adjustments of the brake will affect engine RPM at idle. If you notice any change
in the idle of the engine after adjusting the brake, check the RPM and adjust the throttle
cable if necessary to allow the throttle plate to rest on the idle stop screw (See Engine
manual).
FIG. 5-11
200
600005-17B
Brake Adjustment
Turnbuckle
Brake
Pads
