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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
General informations:
Reduced braking power is corrected by adjusting
the spring on the brake rod.
Related topics:
Identification of transmission unit
Removal of the rear axle
Replacement of the brake pads and disc
(
mechanical drive models)
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4
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7
MODEL YEAR 2016
N…102 Hy
N…102
WORKSHOP MANUAL
WORKSHOP MANUAL
The brake adjustment spring can be accessed by
removing the inspection hatch (1).
The adjustment is to be made with the parking brake
engaged and consists of altering the length of the
spring (2) to the best measurement. The braking
capacity is increased by screwing the nut down on
the rod (and thus shortening the length of the spring).
Loosen the nut (4) which retains the bracket (5) and
then turn the nut (6) so that the length «A» of the
spring (2) is:
mechanical drive models
43,5 - 45,5 mm
(Peerless MST 205-535 E)
hydrostatic drive models
45 - 47 mm
(Tuff Torq K46S)
45 - 47 mm
(Hydro-Gear T2-ADBF-2X3C-17X1)
measured from the inside of the washers. When the
adjustment has been made, tighten the nut (4).
Never go under these amounts to avoid overloading
the brake unit.
When the adjustments have been made, the parking
brake should prevent the lawn-tractor from moving on
a slope of 30% (16°) with the driver in position.
mechanical drive models
If braking is still poor or uneven even after having
made the adjustment, remove the control rod (3)
from the lever (7) and check that this lever has
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