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Figure 47
1. Hairpin cotter and washer
2. Trunnion
3. Brake lever
4. Wing nut
6. Rotate the wing nut clockwise to increase the braking
pressure.
7. Rotate the wing nut counterclockwise to decrease
the braking pressure.
8. Install the trunnion into hole F (Figure 47). Tighten
the wing nut.
9. Secure trunnion to brake lever with washer and hair
pin cotter (Figure 47).
10. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking
the Brakes.
Important: With the parking brake released,
the rear wheels must rotate freely when you
push the mower. If brake action and free wheel
rotation cannot be achieved contact your service
dealer immediately.
5. Hole F
6. Initial adjustment- 1-1/4
inch (32 mm)
7. Rod
Belt Maintenance
Replacing the Traction Drive
Belt
Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever
comes first)—Check the traction
drive belt
Look for cracks, wear, and signs of overheating.
1. Remove the top bolt securing idler support and idler
bracket to rear frame (Figure 48).
1. Top bolt
2. Idler bracket
3. Idler support
2. Loosen bottom two mounting screws enough to
allow belt to pass between drive pulley and idler
support (Figure 48).
3. Raise the wheel off the ground, to allow the belt to
be removed, and remove the belt.
4. Install a new belt.
5. Install the top bolt securing the idler support and
idler bracket to the rear frame (Figure 48).
6. Tighten the bottom two mounting screws enough to
allow the belt to pass between the drive pulley and
idler support (Figure 48).
Replacing the Transmission
Belt
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Remove PTO drive belt. Refer to Replacing the
PTO Drive Belt in the Belt Maintenance (page 34).
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Figure 48
4. Bottom bolt
5. Traction drive belt
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