Scag Power Equipment MAG manual Adjustments, Parking Brake Adjustment, Section

Section 6

ADJUSTMENTS

6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

WARNING:

Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could result.

The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lever is placed in the “Engage” position and the parking brake will not hold the mower from moving. A minor adjustment can be made at the control lever by loosening the jam nut shown in Figure 6-1 and turning the rod in a clockwise direction to tighten the linkage. Tighten the jam nut.

If this adjustment does not hold the mower from moving or no more thread is available on the rod, contact your Scag dealer before operating the mower.

6.2FORWARD/REVERSE NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The forward/reverse linkage should be adjusted whenever the mower will not stay stationary when the forward/reverse (right) foot pedal is placed in the neutral position.

1.Set the engine deck on jack stands so the wheels are free to rotate.

2.Block the caster wheels to prevent an accident should the unit fall off the jacks.

3.Start the engine and observe for drive wheel rotation.

If the wheels consistently rotate when the foot control is in neutral, go to step 4.

If the drive wheels intermittently rotate, i.e. the drive wheels sometimes rotate and sometimes do not when the foot pedal is not depressed, then check the neutral adjustment bolt for “zero free play” in the neutral control spring.

Adjustment

Dimension

Pump Drive

Adjustment Nut

1/4"

Forward/Reverse

Neutral Adjustment

Nut

Parking Brake

Adjustment Nuts

Right Foot Pedal

Adjustment Nuts

Figure 6-1 Adjustments

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