Mandrel
"D ....D"
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN
LENGTH
Front Links
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL -
1.Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of
manual).
2.Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
3.Pull belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION -
1.Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys
2.Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.
3.Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of this manual).
Mandrel Pulley
Idler Pulleys
Mandrel
Pulley
TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable 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 adjusted.
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 dis-
engaged" position. Pull freewheel con- trol 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 for- ward. 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 oper- ating 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"
Arm
Do not touch this nut. If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
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