MAINTENANCE
BRAKE
Before performing any maintenance on the brake system, park the
lawn tractor on a flat, level surface. Release the parking brake,
remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug cap.
Brake Pedal Freeplay Inspection ._
Gear Transmission Model
1. Place a ruler along the brake pedal
arm. Get a helper to hold the clutch
pedal all the way down.
2. Press the brake pedal down, and note a
strong resistance. Measure the brake
pedal arm travel. TIZCAIAB.CDR
3. Brake pedal arm travel from rest to the point of strong resistance
should be I-114 - l-13/16 inch (32 - 46 mm). Adjust if freeplay
exceeds l-l 3/l 6 inch (46 mm).
tfydros ta tic Transmission Model
1. Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL.
2. Place a ruler along the brake pedal arm. Press the brake pedal
down and note a resistance. Measure the brake pedal arm travel.
3. Brake pedal arm travel from rest to the point of strong resistance
should be l-l 3/l 6 - 2-5/32 inch (46 - 55 mm). If the
measurement is greater than 2-5/32 inch (55 mm), the brake
pedal freeplay must be adjusted.
Brake pedal freeplay adjustment on the hydrostatic transmission
model requires precision measuring of the brake pad wear with
special tools. See the HZ073 Shop Manual or an authorized servicing
Honda lawn tractor dealer.
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