Scag Power Equipment SFZ manual Adjustments, Parking Brake Adjustment, 1. Brake Adjustment

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 prevent the mower from moving. If the following procedures do not allow you to engage the parking brake properly, contact your Scag dealer for further brake adjustments.

1.Park the machine on a flat surface and block the caster wheels to prevent the machine from moving. Remove the ignition key.

2.Disengage the parking brake. (See Figure 6-1).

3.Release the seat hold down latch and tilt the seat foward to gain access to the brake control linkage.

4.Remove the cotter pin securing the pivot to the brake control linkage. (See Figure 6-2).

5.Push down on the brake control rod to disengage the parking brake and adjust the pivot until it meets the mounting hole. Insert the pivot into the brake control linkage and secure with the cotter pin.

5.Repeat steps 4-5 on the LH side of the machine.

6.Test the brake.

-NOTE-

If this procedure does not achieve proper brake adjustment, please contact your authorized Scag dealer.

RELEASE BRAKE

HANDLE

Figure 6-1. Brake Adjustment

ADJUST HERE

Figure 6-2. Brake Rod Adjustment

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