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Note: For the initial adjustment, adjust the wing nut until it
is 1–1/4 inches from the top of the rod (Fig. 46).
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO,
and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Checking
the Brakes, page 34.
4. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 20.
5. To adjust the brake remove the hair pin cotter and
washer from the bell crank and trunnion (Fig. 46).
6. Rotate the wing nut clockwise to increase the braking
pressure.
7. Rotate the wing nut counterclockwise to decrease the
braking pressure.
8. Install the trunnion into the hole for the brake rod
(Fig. 46). Tighten the wing nut.
9. Secure trunnion to brake lever with washer and hair pin
cotter (Fig. 46).
10. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the
Brake, page 34.
Important
With the parking brake released, the rear
wheels must rotate freely when you push the mower. If
brake action and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved
contact your service dealer immediately.
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3
6
1
2
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7
4
Figure 46
1.
Hairpin cotter
2.
Washer
3.
Trunnion
4.
Bell crank
5.
6.
Hole for brake rod
7.
Initial adjustment—
1–1/4 inch (32 mm)
8.
Rod
Checking and Adjusting the
Control Rods
It may be necessary to adjust the the control rods as the
traction drive belt wears. Adjustment is required before the
upper control rod contacts the lower end of the
neutral/parking brake slot during operations (Fig. 47).
To adjust the control rods. Refer to Installing the Control
Rods on page 17.
