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Important
With the parking brake released, the drive
wheels must rotate freely. If brake action and free wheel
rotation cannot be achieved contact your service dealer
immediately.
Adjusting the Brake
If drive wheels do not rotate freely when brake lever is in
the OFF position, or brake does not hold when lever is in
the ON position, an adjustment is required.
1. Move brake lever to the ON position.
2. Measure distance between disc brake actuating arm
and stop pin on axle bracket assembly (Fig. 26).
Distance should be less than 6 mm (1/4 inch).
3. If distance is greater than 6 mm (1/4 inch), tighten
locknut to decrease distance between actuating arm
and stop pin (Fig. 26).
4. With the brake lever OFF, check clearance between
brake pads and disc with a feeler gauge (Fig. 26).
Proper clearance is approximately .25 mm (.010 inch).
5. The actuating arm should be no more than 3/8 inch (10
mm) away from stop with brake lever in the ON
position.
6. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the
Brake, page 25.
7. Check adjustment. Drive wheels should rotate freely
when brake lever is in the OFF position.
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Figure 26
1.
Brake actuating arm
2.
Stop pin
3.
Lock nut
4.
Brake pad (2)
5.
Disc
6.
1/4 inch (6mm)
Servicing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval/Specification
Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel
line.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Have a container ready to drain fuel from the tank. It
is best to change fuel filter when fuel tank is almost
empty.
3. Loosen hose clamps and slide them up the hose, away
from the filter (Fig. 27).
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines (Fig. 27).
5. Install a new filter, if the filter has an arrow, install
with arrow pointing toward the carburetor.
6. Move the hose clamps close to the filter and tighten.
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Figure 27
1.
Hose clamp
2.
Fuel line
3.
Filter
Checking the Tire Pressure
Service Interval/Specification
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as
specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every
50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first
(Fig. 28). Check the tires when they are cold to get the
most accurate pressure reading.
