Maintenance

Regular Maintenance

Parking Brake Adjustment

4. Measure the distance between the back of the brake

1.

Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the ignition

pivot link (G) and the front edge of the set collar (F).

The measurement should be 1/8” (0,32 cm). If not,

 

key, and engage the parking brake.

 

position the set collar until the measurement equals 1/8”

2.

Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 31) underneath the

(0,32 cm).

rear of the machine.

 

3. With the parking brake engaged, measure the

If this does not correct the braking problem, see your

compressed spring length of the brake spring. The

Snapper Pro dealer.

spring should be 2-3/8” (6,03 cm) when compressed.

 

If not, position the lock nut until the measurement

 

equals 2-3/8” (6,03 cm).

 

C

F

E

B

A

D

Figure 31. Parking Brake Adjustment

A.Brake Spring

B.First Measurement - .2-3/8” (6,03 cm)

C.Brake Spring Rod

D.Lock Nut

E.Second Measurement - 1/8” (0,32 cm)

F.Set Collar

G.Brake Pivot Link

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Snapper 5900700 manual Parking Brake Adjustment, Snapper Pro dealer