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Figure 113
1.
Left brake cable
3.
Jam nuts
2.
Right brake cable
4.
Front of the machine
4.
To reduce free travel of the brake pedals, tighten
the rear jam nut to move the cable rearward until
the brake pedals have 0 to 13 mm (0 to 1/2 inch)
of free travel.
Note:
Ensure that there is no brake-cable
tension when the pedal is released.
5.
Tighten the front jam nut after the brakes are
adjusted correctly.
6.
If needed, repeat steps
through
at the other
brake cable.
Belt Maintenance
Servicing the Alternator
Belt
Service Interval:
Every 100 hours
Check the condition and tension of the belts (
) after every 100 operating hours.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2.
Open the hood; refer to
Opening the Hood (page
.
3.
Check the condition of the alternator belt.
Note:
Replace a worn or damaged belt.
4.
Check the belt tension.
Note:
Belt tension is correct when the belt
deflects 10 mm (3/8 inch) when a force of 45 N
(10 lb) is applied on the belt midway between
the pulleys.
5.
If belt deflection is more than or less than 10 mm
(3/8 inch), loosen the alternator mounting bolts
(
).
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Figure 114
1.
Mounting bolt
2.
Alternator
6.
Increase or decrease the alternator-belt tension,
and tighten the mounting bolts.
7.
Check the deflection of the belt again to ensure
that the tension is correct.
8.
Close and latch the hood; refer to
.
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