Parking Brake Adjustment - Simplicity Cobalt 2690479 Operator's Manual

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
2. Raise the seat plate.
3. Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 32).
4. With the parking brake engaged, measure the
compressed spring length. The spring should be
1-15/16" - 2" (4,9 - 5,1 cm) when compressed.
5. If the spring is not within this range, release the
parking brake and turn the adjustment nut (B) to
compress or relax the spring.
6. Engage the parking brake and remeasure the
spring
CAUTION
Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than
1-15/16" (4,9 cm) when compressed. This may
damage the brake mechanism.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
B
A
Figure 32. Parking Brake Adjustment
A. Brake Spring
B. Adjustment Nut
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