SECTION 4 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. Set park brake. Shift transmission to neutral. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.
4.2SERVICE BRAKE & PARK BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
Brakes are critical to the safe operation of the machine. Check the function of the brakes frequently. Refer to Section “Maintenance – Check Brakes”. If adjustment is required, complete each of the following steps carefully. Always verify that the brakes function properly after performing any brake adjustments. Do Not operate the machine if the brakes are not functioning properly.
4.1DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1.Engine and all parts must be cool before proceeding.
2.Remove key and disconnect spark plug wires.
3.Set park brake and shift transmission to neutral.
4.Roll belt off of driven clutch. See Figure 4.1.
DRIVE BELT | COMPRESS |
P/N |
DRIVEN
CLUTCH
DRIVE CLUTCH
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if brakes are not functioning properly. Adjust, repair or replace as necessary. Contact your local authorized dealer for assistance.
1.Park machine on flat surface. Set park brake. Remove key.
2.Locate left and right brake adjustment nuts. Clearly mark the nuts so that you will be able to count turns. See Figure 4.2.
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| RIGHT |
LEFT BRAKE |
| BRAKE |
ADJUSTER |
| ADJUSTER |
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FIGURE 4.1
(Exhaust components removed for clarity)
5.Slide belt between bottom of drive clutch and notched area in frame.
6.Drive clutch is spring loaded. Compress clutch away from frame allowing clearance for belt.
7.Pull belt up between clutch and frame.
8.To install new belt, first compress clutch and place belt between clutch and frame.
9.Slide belt between bottom of drive clutch and notched area in frame and position on drive
clutch.
10.Roll belt onto driven clutch.
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FIGURE 4.2 (Seen from above)
3.Using a 7/8” deep well socket, turn each nut one- half turn clockwise, tightening brake adjustment.
4.Check function of brake. Refer to Section “Maintenance – Check Brakes”.
5.If additional adjustment is required, turn each nut
6.Repeat until brakes function properly. DO NOT exceed two turns total and only make adjustment in
7.After completing the brake adjustment and verifying that they function properly, further fine adjustment may be required to balance the action of the left and right brakes.
