SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 26) -
•Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. Disengage attachment clutch control.
•Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.
•Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt.
•Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley.
•Remove belt from engine pulley.
•Remove belt from idler pulleys.
•Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
•Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 26) -
•Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown.
•Install new belt onto engine pulley.
•Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley.
•Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.
•Reassemble clutch spring to pulley bolt.
•Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.
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FIG. 26
TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27)
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
•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 freewhel 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 engage parking brake.
•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.
•If distance is other than
•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 five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center.
WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”
NUT “A” |
JAM NUT
OPERATING
ARM
02537
DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE AD- JUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
FIG. 27
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