MAINTENANCE
Checking the Parking Brake
Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, links, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a test drive and check that there is sufficent braking action.
To adjust the parking brake:
1.Set brake lever (D) fully forward against stop.
NOTE: Brake cross shaft MUST be properly lubricated and both cross shaft and over- center assemblies (F) MUST rotate freely.
Parking brake linkage
2.Loosen jam nut (A) at rear of clevis (B) and remove clevis pin (C) both sides of mower.
3.Rotate
4.Rotate clevis until clevis pin can just be inserted thru clevis and brake lever with pin resting against rear of the hole in brake lever.
5.Remove clevis pin and rotate clevis two
(2)full turns toward rear to allow correct clearance between brake shoes and drum.
6.Temporarily reinstall clevis pin (do not install cotter pin) to keep clevis from turning and tighten jam nut.
7.Remove pin and repeat above procedure on opposite side.
8.Reinstall clevis pins and secure with new cotter pins.
9.Set brake lever rearward to fully engaged position.
10.Adjust spring (G) to correct tension by turning rear jam nut until spring measures 1 1/8".
WARNING!
Faulty adjustment can cause an accident.
Park brake linage