Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key.

2.Raise the seat plate.

3.Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 28).

4.With the parking brake engaged, measure the compressed spring length. The spring should be 1-15/16” - 2” (4,9 - 5,1 cm) when compressed.

5.If the spring is not within this range, release the parking brake and turn the adjustment nut (B) to compress or release the spring.

6.Engage the parking brake and remeasure the spring.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than1-15/16” (4,9 cm) when compressed. This may damage the brake mechanism.

B

A

Figure 28. Parking Brake AdjustmentA.Brake SpringB.Adjustment Nut

To charge the battery, follow the instructionsReproductionprovided by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all

If this does not correct the braking problem, see your dealer.
BATTERY CHARGING

 

WARNING

A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine

Keep open flames and sparks away from the

may be the result of a defect in the charging system

or other electrical component. If there is any doubt

battery; the gasses coming from it are highly

about the cause of the problem, see your

al r. If

explosive. Ventilate the battery well during

you need to replace the battery, follow the st

ps

charging.

under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the

gular

 

Maintenance Section.

 

 

warnings included in the safety rules sections of this book. Charge the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.

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