How To Check And Adjust The Drive Brake; How To Check And Adjust The Clutch - Craftsman 502.251220 Owner's Manual

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HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE
t.. Before you adjust the brake, check the clutch adjustment, See
the instructions on "How To Check And Adiust The Clutch".
2_ Make sure the shift lever is in the neutral (N) position
3. Disconnect the adjustable nut from the brake arm
(Figure 22).
4. Push the brake arm forward and hold in position.
5 With the brake arm forward, rotate the adiustable nut
counterclockwise on the brake rod until the adjustable nut
is in line with hole in the brake arm..
NOTE: If the adjustable nut will not line up with the hole in
the brake arm, go to step 6o If the adjustable nut does line
up with the hole in the brake arm, go to step 12n
6, Pull the brake arm to the rear of the unit,
7o The brake adjustment of the transaxle is located on the
underside of the transaxle (Figure 21). Use one wrench to hold
the brake stud and another wrench to hold the hex nut.
Loosen the hex nut approximately 2 turns,.
8. Turn the brake stud c]ockwise !/2 turn. Try to push the unit. tf
the unit roils, again turn the brake stud clockwise 1/2 turn.
Continue this adjustment unti] you feei resistance from the
brake when you push the unit..
9 Turn the brake stud counterclockwise one turn..Then, hold the
brake stud with one wrench while you tighten the hex nut with
another wrench.
10. Push the brake arm forward and hold in position.
tt. With the brake arm forward, rotate the adjustable nut
clockwise until the adjustable nut is in line with the hole in the
brake arm..
t2 Connect the adjustable nut to the brake arm with the washer
and cotter pin.
13. Apply the parking brake. Try to push the unit.. If the rear wheels
do not turn, the brake is correctly adjusted. Release the parking
brake. Push the unit to see if the wheets wili freely roll.
WARNING: If you cannot correctly adjust the drive
brake, take the un|t to an Authorized See#ice Center.
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH
If the motion dr_ve belt is loose, the clutch will slip when; (1) going
up a hilt, (2) pulling a heavy load, or (3) the unit wi!l not move forward.
Checkthe clearance atthe rear of the pedal lever (Figure 22),. If the
motion drive belt is loose, the clearance will be less than I/2 inch
and the clutch will slip. Adjust the clutch as follows.
1.. Disconnect the adjustable nut from the idler bracket
(Figure 22)4
2. Turn the adjustable nut clockwise to increase the length of
the clutch rod, This adjustment will increase the clearance at
the pedal.
3. Connect the adjustable nut to the idler bracket with the
washer and cotter pin. Check the clearance at the pedal
There must be 1/2 to 5/8 inch clearance at the back of the
pedal..
4. After making an adjustment to the pedal, check the brake rod
as described in the instructions, "How To Check And Adjust The
Drive Brake"..
Transaxle
Hex Nut
Brake Stud
(Tum Clockwise)
VIEW FROM UNDERSIDE
Figure 21
_stable Nut (Toincreasethe operation
brake, turncounterclockwise )
BrakeArm
Cotter Pin
Adiustable
clearance,turnclockwise )
Brake Rod
1/2"to 5/8"
(t3mmlo 16mm)
Clear
Pedal
Idler Bracket
Washer _
Cotter Pin
Clutch Rod
Figure 22
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