Snapper 20HP, 19HP, 18HP user manual Parking Brake Adjustment, Brake Spring Set Collar Locknut

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

 

1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the

B

 

front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage

 

the parking brake.

 

2. Elevate the rear end of the unit and remove the

 

rear wheels.

A

3. Check the brake spring (A, Figure 27) length (both

 

wheels). With the brake engaged the compressed

 

spring length should be 2” (5 cm). If not, adjust the

 

locknut (C) to achieve the compressed spring

 

length of 2” (5 cm).

C

4. After achieving the correct spring compression,

 

check the set collar gap (B). With the parking

 

brake engaged, the set collar gap should be 3/16"

 

(5 mm). If not, loosen the set collar screw and

C

move the collar to the correct position.

 

 

A

 

B

 

Figure 27. Parking Brake Adjustment

A.Brake Spring

B.Set Collar

C.Locknut

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