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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
HOWTO CHECKAND ADJUSTTHE CLUTCH
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE
I.
Before you adjust the brake, check the clutch adjustment See
the instructions on "How To Check And Adjust The Clutch"
2.
Make sure the shift lever is in the neutral (N) position.
3.
Disconnect
the
adjustable
nut from
the
brake
arm
(Figure 21),
4
Push the brake arm forward and hold in position.
5.
With the brake arm forward, rotate the adjustable
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 6. If the adjustable nut does line
up with the hole in the brake arm, go to step 12.
6.
Pull the brake arm to the rear of the unit.
7.
The brake adjustment of the transaxle is located on the
underside of the transaxle (Figure 20) Use one wrench to hold
the brake stud and another wrench to hold the hex nut.
Loosen the hex nut approximately2 turns.
8
Turn the brake stud clockwise 1/2 turn. Try to push the unit. if
the unit roils, again turn the brake stud clockwise 1/2 turn.
Continue this adjustment until you feel resistance from the
brake when you push the unit.
9.
Turn the brake stud countemtockwiseoneturn. Then, holdthe
brake stud with one wrench while you tightenthe hex nut with
another wrench
10 Push the brake arm forward and hotd in position.
11. With the brake arm forward, rotate the adjustable
nut
clockwise until the adjustable nut is in line with the hole in the
brake arm
t 2. 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 notturn, the brake iscorrectlyadjusted. Release the parking
brake. Push the unit to see if the wheels will freely roll
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WARNING: If you cannot correctly adjust the drive
brake, take the unit to an Authorized Service Center.
If the motion drive belt is loose, the clutch will slip when, (1) going
up a hill, (2) pulling a heavy load, or (3) the unit wilt not move forward
Check the clearance at the rear of the pedal lever (Figure 21) If the
motion drive belt is loose, the clearance wilt be less than 1/2 inch
and the clutch will slip. Adjust the clutch as follows
I.
Disconnect
the adjustable
nut
from the idler bracket
(Figure 21).
2.
Turn the adjustable nut clockwise to increase the fength 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 adjustmentto the pedal, check the brake rod
as described inthe instructions,"How To Check And Adjust The
Drive Brake".
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Transaxle
1
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Brake Stud
(TurnClockwise)
VIEW FROM UNDERSIDE
Figure20J
Adjustable Nut (To increase the operation
the brake, turn counterc[ockwise )
Brake Arm
Cotter Pin
Nut
clearance, turn clockwise )
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idler Bracket
Washer
\
Cotter Pin
/
CtutchRod
Brake Rod
1/2" to 5/8"
(13ram to 16ram)
Cleat
Pedal
Figure 21
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