Adjustments
Hand Brake
1.Ensure machine is parked on a level surface with the cutting units lowered. Ensure engine is off.
2.Jack up the front of the machine and support it from under the frame with jack stands. Remove both front wheels.
3.Make sure brake is in the OFF position.
4.Turn by±pass valve on traction pump to the by±pass position as described in the General Information section of Chapter 4 ± Hydraulic System.
5.Loosen jam nut (1) on the clevis (2).
6.Adjust brake arm lever distance.
A.Remove cotter pin (3) securing the clevis (2) to the upper brake arm lever (4). Disconnect clevis from the upper brake arm lever.
B.Rotate clevis one turn at a time (clockwise) to de- crease the distance between the upper brake arm lever and lower brake arm lever (5).
C.Install clevis to upper brake arm lever. Install cot- ter pin to clevis.
D.Repeat steps 6.A. through 6.C. until the brake shoes firmly contact the brake drums (the wheel will not turn by hand).
E.When the wheel will not turn by hand, back the brake shoes off the brake drum. Remove cotter pin securing top of the clevis to the upper brake arm le- ver. Disconnect clevis from the upper brake arm le- ver.
F.Rotate clevis one turn at a time (counterclock- wise) to increase the distance between the upper brake arm lever and lower brake arm lever by 5/8±inch.
7.Install clevis (2) to the upper brake arm lever (4). Install and lock cotter pin (3) into the clevis. Tighten jam nut (1).
8.Repeat procedure for the other wheel.
9.Check brake adjustment and adjust again as neces- sary.
10.Install wheels.
| 3 |
| 4 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
Brake Arm |
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Lever Distance | 5 |
Figure 1
1. | Jam nut | 4. | Upper brake arm lever |
2. | Clevis | 5. | Lower brake arm lever |
3.Cotter pin
11.Turn by±pass valve on traction pump to the closed position as described in the General Information section of Chapter 4 ± Hydraulic System.
12.After any brake adjustment, operate the vehicle at a low speed (one mph or less) and check that brakes en- gage equally on both wheels. Readjust as necessary.
Brakes
Wheels and
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