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2.
Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 19.
3.
Remove the hair pin cotter and the clevis pin from the
lower brake lever (Fig. 55).
1
3
4
2
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5
Figure 55
1. Brake linkage yoke
2. Flat bar (Parking brake
lever in the released
position)
3. Clevis pin
4. Hairpin cotter
5. 1/4 inch (6 mm)
4.
Rotate the brake linkage yoke in to tighten the parking
brake; rotate the brake linkage yoke out out to loosen
the parking brake (Fig. 55).
Note:
There should be an approximately 1/4 inch clearance
between the tire and the flat bar when the parking brake in
the released position (Fig. 55).
5.
Secure the brake linkage yoke to the lower brake lever
with the hair pin cotter and the clevis pin (Fig. 55).
6.
Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the
Parking Brake on page 40.
Adjusting the Spring Anchor
Links
For medium or heavy duty drive conditions, such as
operating with a sulky on steep slopes, a higher spring force
may be required on the hydro pump control arms to prevent
the drive system from stalling.
1.
Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3.
For a heavier drive setting, relocate the spring anchor
links to either the
medium
or
heavy duty
positions
(Fig. 56). The spring anchor links are attached to the
upper rear corner of the hydro drive shields on the left
and right sides of the machine.
Note:
In the medium or heavy duty positions, the drive
lever forces at the upper handle will also be increased
2
4
3
1
Figure 56
1. Spring anchor
2. Standard setting
3. Medium setting
4. Heavy duty setting
Checking the Belts
Service Interval/Specification
Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly,
whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks, and
signs of overheating.
Replacing the Mower Belt
1.
Disengage the blade control (PTO).
2.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position and then set the
parking brake.
3.
Remove the knobs and the belt cover on the mower.
4.
Remove the idler pulley and the worn belt (Fig. 57).
5.
Install the new mower belt.
6.
Install the idler pulley.
7.
Engage the blade control (PTO) and check the belt
tension. Refer to Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension,
page 43.
