3.Install mower (See 'To Install Mower" in this section of this manual).
Mandrel
Pulley
TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on
a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad-
justed.
TO CHECK BRAKE
1.Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.
2.Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission
disengaged" position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and
release so it is held in the disengaged
position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the
brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.
TO ADJUST BRAKE
1.Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.
2.Measure distance between brake
operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.
3.If distance is other than
4.Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position.
5.Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is neces- sary. Replace brake pads or contact a
Sears or other qualified service center.
With Parking Brake
"Engaged"
Jam Nut
Nut "A"
Do Not touch this nut. If further brake
adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a
belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
BELT REMOVAL -
1.Remove mower (See
MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt
and position of all belt guides and keepers.
2.Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.
3.Remove belt downward from around engine pulley.
4.Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from
transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.
5.Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor.
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