Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. 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. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
4.3REAR ENGINE RIDER DRIVE COMPONENTS
4.3.1.SERVICE BRAKE/PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface. When properly adjusted, the Rear Engine Rider will stop within 5 feet from fastest speed. If stopping distance is more than 5 feet, the wheel brake should be adjusted as follows:
1.Follow WARNING statement found on this page.
2.Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step.
3.Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.
4.Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down. Move and hold the park brake latch over in the “ON” position and release the clutch/brake pedal to lock the park brake. See Figure 4.7.
CHAIN
CASE
CLUTCH
YOKE
CABLE
HOUSING
SPRING | HOUSING |
CABLE END
COTTER | COTTER PIN | |
| ||
PIN | 1/2” TO 3/4” |
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FIGURE 4.8
BRAKE CABLE | CHAIN CASE |
DEPRESS | LOOSEN |
CLUTCH/BRAKE | JAM NUTS |
MOVE PARKING
BRAKE LATCH
OVER TO LOCK
FIGURE 4.7 | FIGURE 4.9 |
5.Measure the distance between end of clutch/brake cable and bottom of housing. Measurement should be no less than 1/2” and no greater than 3/4”. See Figure 4.8.
6.If measurement is less than 1/2” or greater than 3/4”, loosen the two
7.Adjust cable up or down using the
8.After adjustment is complete, securely tighten cable
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