SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES

Adjusting Brakes

cCAUTION: Avoid injury. Before adjusting

brakes: STOP engine. Remove key. Wait for all moving parts to STOP.

1.Park tractor on flat, level surface. STOP engine, turn key to the OFF position, and remove key.

2.UNLOCK the park brake and release brake pedal.

E

A

C

B

3.Measure distance from inside of brake rod stop tabs (A) to outside of compression spring bracket (B) (located below foot tread area on left-hand side of transmission). Distance

(C) should be 2 – 10 mm (0.08 – 0.40 in).

G

D

F

spring bracket and front edge of brake rod stop tabs. Gap should have a minimum distance of 2 mm (0.08 in).

Check brake rod compression spring (E). It should not be completely compressed when park brake is locked. A slight air gap should be visible between the coils when proper adjustment is reached.

Recycle park brake a few times and measure distances each time until specified measurements are obtained.

Brake lever (F) travel should not exceed 30° (G). If it does, measure brake components individually.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Spring bracket to stop tabs (minimum): 2 mm (0.08 in)

Brake lever travel (maximum): 30°

4.If distance is less than or equal to 2 mm (0.08 in):

Gradually adjust jam nuts (D) until specified measurement is obtained.

Depress brake pedal and LOCK park brake.

Measure the distance between edge of compression

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Scotts S2546 manual Adjusting Brakes

S2546 specifications

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