Adjusting the Mowing Speed
The machine is adjusted at the factory, but speed may be
varied if desired.
1. Loosen the jam nut on the trunnion bolt (Figure 50).
2. Loosen the nut securing the lock and mow brackets
on the pedal pivot.
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Figure 50
1. Jam nut
2. Nut
3. Rotate the trunnion bolt clockwise to reduce the
mowing speed and counterclockwise to increase the
mowing speed.
4. Tighten the jam nut on the trunnion bolt and the nut
on the pedal pivot to lock the adjustment (Figure 50).
Check the adjustment and adjust as required.
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3. Trunnion bolt
Brake Maintenance
Adjusting the Brakes
If the brake fails to hold the machine while parked, you can
adjust the brakes using the bulkhead fitting near the brake
drum; contact your Authorized Service Distributor or refer to
the Service Manual for more information.
Note: Burnish the brakes annually; refer to Breaking in the
Machine (page 24).
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