Parking Brake and Neutral Switch Operation

Right side drive control handle.

Parking brake cable attaches here. Right side is shown. Control panel has been removed for better view.

Parking brake is activated by this bolt as the drive control handle is swung outward in the neutral position. Tension on brake cable can be adjusted by raising or lowering this bolt, but the main adjustment is performed on the other end of the cable down by the rear wheels.

Safety switch rocker arm pivots on a bolt at this point.

This is the neutral safety switch that prevents the engine from cranking unless the drive controls are both swung outward in neutral position. The switch has a slotted mount bracket so the travel of the push button can be adjusted to depress about 3/8” to activate. Further information about checking this switch is found in the electrical diagnosing section

The parking brake can be adjusted by moving the nuts on this cable. A nut is located on each side of this frame. As the outer cable moves forward, the brake will become tighter.