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Section 6
ADJUSTMENTS
6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
DO NOT operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could result.
The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lever is placed in the “ENGAGE” position and the parking brake will not prevent the mower from moving. If the following procedures do not allow you to engage the parking brake properly, contact your Scag dealer for further brake adjustments.
1.Position a floor jack under the rear of the machine. Raise the machine and support it to prevent it from falling. Block the caster wheels to prevent the machine from moving. Remove the drive wheels.
2.Loosen the nut on the top of the actuator bar until it is flush with the end of the bolt. (See Figure
3.Measure the distance between frame and the top of the actuator bar. The distance should be
5.When the
6.Check the measurement on the RH side between the frame and actuator bar. This measurement should be approximately 2". If the measurement is not at 2", tighten or loosen the nut on top of the actuator bar until the 2" measurement is acheived.
7.Replace the drive wheels and test the brake.
If this procedure does not achieve proper brake adjustment, please contact your authorized Scag dealer.
LOOSEN
HERE
BRAKE
HANDLE
SZC 2005 BA
Figure 6-1. Brake Adjustment
LOOSEN
HERE
TIGHTEN
HERE
2"
SZC 2005 BRA
Figure 6-2. Brake Rod Adjustment
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