Sears 502.25502 manual HOW to Check and Adjust the Drive Brake, HOW to Check and Adjust the Clutch

MAINTENANCE

/(To increase the operation of the

	Adjustable	Nut
Washer _._	brake,	turn	counterclockwise )

Brake Rod

Cotter/

Pin

1/2" to 5/8

(13ram to 16turn)

Clearance

/"\ /

Washer Cotter Pin

Ctutch Rod

Pedal Lever

HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE

tBefore you adjust the broke, check the clutch adjustment See the instructions on "How To Check And Adjust The Clutch "

2Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL (N) position

3Disconnect the adjustable nut from the brake arm as shown

4 Carefully push the brake arm forward and hold in position

5 With the brake arm forward, rotate the adjustable nut

counterclockwise on the brake rod until the adjustable nut is in line with hoIe in the brake arm

NOTE: If the adjustable nut will not line up with the hole in the brake arm, go to step 6. If the adiustable nut does line up with the hole in the broke arm, go to step 12

6Pull the brake arm to the rear of the unit

7The brake adjustment of the transaxle is located on the underside of the transaxle on the left side Use one wrench to

hold the adjuster rod while you loosen the hex nut approximately 2 turns with another wrench

8Turn the adjuster rod clockwise 1/2-turn Try to push the unit If the unit roils, continue this step until you feel resistance from the brake when you push the unit

9Turn the adjuster rod counterclockwise one turn Then, holdthe adjuster rod with one wrench while you tighten the hex nut with another wrench

10Carefully push the brake arm forward and hold in position

11With the brake arm forward, rotate the adjustable nut clockwise on the brake rod until the adjustable nut is in line with the hole in the brake arm

12Connect the adjustable nut to the brake arm with the washer and cotter pin.

13Apply the parking brake Try to push the unit If the rear wheels do not turn, the brake is correctly adjusted Release the parking brake Push the unit to see if the wheels will freely roll

HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH

If the unit will not move when the clutch is engaged or if the belt slips when going uphill or when pulling a load, the motion drive belt is loose Check the clearance between the rear of the pedal lever and the back of the hole as shown If there is more or less than the clearance shown in the illustration, adjust the pedal as follows:

1 Disconnect the adjustable nut from the idler bracket as shown

2Turn the adjustable nut clock,vise to increase the length of the

clutch rod There must be 1/2-to-5i8-inch clearance at the back of the clutchJbrake pedal as shown This adjustment will increase the clearance at the pedal

3Assemble the adjustable nut to the idler bracket Check the clearance at the pedal

4After making an adjustment to the pedal, check the brake rod as described in the instructions, "How To CheckAnd Adjust The Drive Brake"

Adjuster_

Rod (Turn

Clockwise)

,_	take the unit to an Authorized Service Center.	drive brake,	VIEW FROM UNDERSIDE
	WARNING: If you cannot correctly adjust the		D-,4802

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