Simplicity LTH series Service Manual page 225

28. Torque the retaining nut on the brake nut to 120–185
in-lbs.
29. Install the brake pins into case and brake arm onto
brake bolt.
30. Install the slotted bracket onto brake bolt with the slot
aligned over the tab on transaxle.
31. Install washer and brake adjustment nut.
Note: Two versions of the brake retainer nuts have been
used. Early production employed "Nylock" type nuts,
while current production is using a castellated nut with a
cotter pin for retainment. Regardless of the type of nuts
used, the adjustment procedure is the same.
32. Install the bypass actuator shaft and control shaft
seals by applying petroleum jelly to lip of seal, and
wrapping the sharp edge of shaft with plastic tape.
Press the seal into case using a driver which only
applies force to the outside edge of the seal.
33. Install the bypass valve actuator arm and retaining
ring. on the bypass shaft. Use care to avoid over-
extending the retaining ring.
34. Install the bypass valve linkage arm on top of
transaxle case. Torque the mounting capscrew to
80–100 in-lbs.
35. Install the hydro control arm on control shaft and
secure with a setscrew.
35. The parking brake was initially set at a specific run-
ning clearance of .025" to .030" between the discs.
To check the clearance of the brakes in your
transaxle, rotate the brake lever until it contacts the
case (fully off position). Place a feeler gage between
the two outer discs. If the clearance is not correct,
make the necessary change with the brake adjust-
ment nut.
36. Install brake bolt cotter pin if equipped.
7D Hydro-Gear 0750 / 0800
Figure D–42. Tighten Brake Bolt Nut
Figure D–43. Brake Retainer Nut Variations
Figure D–44 Install Bypass Valve Control Linkage
Figure D–45. Brake Adjustment
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