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 allow the mower to move. If the following procedures do not allow you to engage the parking brake properly, contact your Scag dealer for further brake adjustments.
1.Adjust the parking brake so that tension is felt approximately 1" before the brake hand lever is against the stop on the handle bar.
CAUTION:
Adjust the brake only enough to hold the ma- chine. Excessive force may cause damage to the machine or brake components.
2.Adjust the brake actuator rod on either side of the machine to obtain proper brake adjustment.
If this procedure does not achieve proper brake adjustment, please contact your authorized Scag dealer.
6.2TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS
Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if:
A.The steering control is in the neutral position and the machine creeps forward or backward. (Neutral Adjustment).
B.The steering control is in the full forward position and the mower pulls to one side or the other when traveling in a forward direction. (Tracking Adjustment, See Page 23).
Neutral Adjustment
1.Be sure the dump valves are in the run position and the speed control lever is in the neutral lock position.
2.On a flat level surface, start the engine and disengage the parking brake.
3.Run the engine at full operating speed and check if the machine creeps forward or backwards.
4.Adjust the RH wheel by turning the tracking adjustment knob "clockwise" until the RH drive wheel turns in the forward direction. Turn the tracking adjustment knob
5.Repeat for the LH wheel. (See Figure
6.On a flat level surface, start the engine and disengage the parking brake.
7.Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral and readjust if necessary.
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