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SCAMP
BRAKE
SERVICING AND REPAIR
To replace the brake arm, it will be necessary to
STEP #6
disconnect the brake cable from the
engine.
Thoroughly clean the threads of the bolt and apply
Lawn-Boy Screw Lock, part number 384848 to the
Set the
flywheel
back
on the engine.
threads.
Figure 8
STEP #1
With flywheel in place and the bail control released
(out of operating position), compress the "Pigtail"
Spring by hand, then remove the Retainer Clip, Cup
and Spring.
STEP #2
Remove the cable from the housing.
Remove the flywheel.
STEP
#3
Remove circuit switch adjusting bolt and lock nut.
(See Fig. 6).
STEP #4
Remove brake arm bolt and brake arm. (See Fig. 6).
STEP #5
Re-assemble circuit switch adjusting bolt and lock
nut into the new brake arm. Turn it into bracket until
head is against the bracket. (See Fig. 6).
STEP #7
Assemble the brake arm and bolt onto bracket.
Tighten to 5-7 ft. Ibs. (63-75 in. Ibs.)
STEP #8
Reassemble the cable
retainer spring into the
bracket assembly.
STEP #9
It is necessary to check the brake cable adjustment
before reinstalling it in the bracket.
Figure 9
STEP #10
To adjust the brake cable, loosen the jam nut and
back it off. Place the brake cable adjusting
gauge,
part number 611703 over the end of the cable.
Assemble the retainer clip (see Fig. 9) on the cable
against the gauge.
Turn adjusting nut up against the gauge to apply
approximately 5 Ibs. tension.
SERVICE BULLETIN REFERENCES
19-53
1983
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