Yard-Man 53AA1A3G401 Checking the Brake Adjustment, Adjusting Brake Force, Steering Adjustment

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Checking the Brake Adjustment

•Position the Z-Series on a level surface and move the throttle lever to the slowest position (turtle).

•Stop the engine, remove the key from the ignition, and engage the parking brake.

•Release both hydraulic relief levers.

•From the rear push on the frame and try to move the Z-Series.

If you can move it, then the brake force must be increased. Go to ADJUSTING BRAKE FORCE.

If you can not move it, the go on to next step.

•Release the parking brake and try again to move the Z-Series by pushing.

If you can not move it, then the brake force must be decreased. Go to ADJUSTING BRAKE FORCE.

If you can move it, then you are done (no adjustment necessary).

Adjusting Brake Force

•Place the Z-Series on level surface without the brake engaged and place blocks behind the wheels.

•Turn the engine OFF and remove the key from the ignition.

•From underneath the Z-Series directly behind the caster wheel pivot bar, locate the brake rods. There is one on the right and one on the left.

See Figure 11.

•The factory sets a 1/16” gap minimum between the brake arm and frame of the Z-Series. More adjustment may be necessary

If increased force is needed, then rotate brake rods clockwise.

If decreased force is needed, then rotate brake rods counterclockwise.

•Repeat process on the other brake rod.

•Check the operation of the brakes before operating. If the adjustment does not help, see your dealer.

Brake Rod

Frame

Measure Gap

Brake Arm

Figure 11

Steering Adjustment

•Remove the ignition key from ignition switch and detach the bottom of the rubber boot cover on the drive handles.

•Slide the boot cover all the way up (toward the drive handles) to access the drive handle bolts.

•Remove both bolts securing the drive handles and remove the drive handles and the rubber boot.

•Remove the four bolts securing the retaining plate to the control tower cover.

•Pull up on the cover and slide up and over the control tower.

•Remove both safety switches from their respective holders by squeezing together on the retaining clips while gently pushing upward until the switches clear the brackets.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents General Operation Slope Operation Read Operators MANUAL. Keep Safety Devices Working Slope Gauge Right Control Panel Know Your Z-SERIESSeat Adjustment Lever Indicator PanelThrottle Lever and Choke Lever Lift HandleDrive Handles Parking Brake PedalSpeed Control Bar Operating Your Z-SERIES Driving On Slopes Quick Reference ChartMowing Pushing Your UnitAdjusting the Seat Position Making AdjustmentsAdjusting Brake Force Checking the Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Lubrication Maintaining Your Z-SERIESFuel Tank EngineChecking Hydraulic Oil Draining Hydraulic Oil Adding Hydraulic OilReplacing The Head Lamp Bulb Installing Drive Belt BatteryChanging The Fuse ChargingChecking The Level Of The Mower Deck Maintaining Mower DeckRemoving The Mower Deck Installing Mower Deck BeltMower Blades Installing The Mower DeckTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action TroubleshootingModel 53AA1A3G401 Part Description Model 53AA1A3G401 Model 53AA1A3G401 Model 53AA1A3G401 603-0340 Bellcrank Ass’y Upper LH Model 53AA1A3G401 Model 53AA1A3G401 Model 53AA1A3G401 Model 53AA1A3G401 To Starter 725-1711 Retainer Clip Model 53AA1A3G401 Model 53AA1A3G401 Model 53AA1A3G401 Model 53AA1A3G401 Model 53AA1A3G401 711-0642A Handle Button 212 712-0455 Retaining Nut 3/8-16 Model 53AA1A3G401 Model 53AA1A3G401 Model 53AA1A3G401 Page Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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