ADJUSTMENTS
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TEXTRON TURF CARE AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
6.7 PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT __________________________________________________
1.
Check linkages, cables and pivot points to ensure
they are operating smoothly. Check brake pads for
wear.
2.
Park the mower on an incline (approx 16 degree
slope) near the bottom of a hill with the mower
facing downhill. Engage the parking brake and stop
the engine.
If the brakes do not hold, start the engine and drive to
the bottom of the hill to make the adjustment.
Never disengage the parking brake
when the engine is off.
3.
With the brake in the disengaged position turn the
adjustment knob fully counter-clockwise (CCW) to
remove tension from the brake cables.
4.
Adjust the brake cables so the brake pad drags on
the brake disc. Back-off the adjustment nuts just
enough to let the wheel rotate freely.
5.
Place the brake lever in the disengaged position and
turn adjust knob in clockwise (CW) direction,
applying and releasing the brake lever every quarter
turn until a smooth but firm action is obtained. Over
adjustment causes “hard” lever action, but does not
increase brake efficiency.
6.
Readjust the brake lever after brake pads have been
adjusted or replaced.
7.
Replace brake pads before they wear to the point
that they touch each other above the disk.
Figure 6G
6.8 DECK ANTI-SCALP ROLLERS _________________________________________________
The outside deck rollers are adjustable up and down to
provide scalping protection at various heights of cut. They
are not meant to ride continuously on the ground. Adjust
the rollers so they are no closer than 3/8” (10mm) to the
ground.
Figure 6H
CAUTION
CCW
CW
Disengage
Brake Lever
Park
Brake
Adjustment
Nuts
GROUND
3/8" (10mm) Min.
1-1/2" to 2-1/2"
2-1/2" to 3-1/2"
3-1/2" and Higher
