Husqvarna How to Adjust the Brakes on a Riding Mower for Optimal Performance

Models: CTH151 XP

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual).

Remove screws from RH mandrel cover and remove cover.

Remove screws from LH mandrel cover and remove cover.

Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

Install new belt in reverse order of removal. See belt routing decal located on right mandrel cover.

Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

Install left and right mandrel covers and tighten securely. Make sure belt is in mandrel pulley cover.

Install mower (see "To install mower" in this section of this manual).

LH MANDREL

 

COVER

 

 

RH MANDREL COVER

 

BELT

MANDREL

 

PULLEY

 

IDLER

 

PULLEY

IDLER

 

PULLEY

 

MANDREL PULLEY

FIG. 29

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 30)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than fi ve (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

Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

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

Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission engaged” position.

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than fi ve (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

NUT “A”

1-9/16"

OPERATING

ARM

JAM NUT

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DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE

ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY

CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SER-

VICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

FIG. 30

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Husqvarna CTH151 XP owner manual To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Check and Adjust Brake See Fig

CTH151 XP specifications

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