Parking Brake Adjustment - White Outdoor LT 542H Operator's Manual

Parking Brake Adjustment

WARNING:
brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO, move speed control lever
into neutral position, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when
the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the
tractor's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake
applied (and the hydrostatic bypass rod pulled out), the
brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be
found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of
the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:
NOTE:
A replacement cotter pin (part no. 714-0111)
is needed to complete this adjustment. Have one on
hand before proceeding.
• Looking at the transmission from the right side of
the tractor, locate the compression spring and
brake disc. See Figure 11.
NOTE:
Rear, right wheel not shown for clarity
Figure 11
• Carefully remove the cotter pin from the crown nut
on the right side of the brake assembly.
• Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the
brake disc and the brake puck. Proper gap is .011".
• Tighten the crown nut until the proper gap is
achieved.
• Insert the replacement cotter pin into the crown nut.
Standard Adjustment Seat
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two hex
screws on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 12. Slide
the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the
two screws.
Never attempt to adjust the
Crown Nut
Brake Disc
Hex Screws
Steering Adjustment
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other,
or if either the steering drag link and ball joint are being
replaced due to damage or wear, the drag link may
need to be adjusted. To do so, proceed as follows:
• Place the steering wheel in position for straight-
ahead travel. Remove the lock nut which secures
the ball joint to the steering arm. See Figure 13.
Drag Link
Jam Nut
• Lift the ball joint out of the steering arm and re-
position both front tires for straight-ahead travel.
• Loosen the jam nut and thread the ball joint either
inward or outward until it aligns with the hole in the
steering arm.
• Confirm that both the steering wheel and the front
tires are still positioned for straight-ahead travel
before reinserting the ball joint into the steering arm
and securing it with the lock nut removed earlier.
• Re-tighten the jam nut loosened earlier.
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Figure 12
Ball Joint
Steering Arm
Lock Nut
Figure 13