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Figure 41
1. Hairpin cotter and washer
2. Trunnion
3. Brake lever
4. Wing nut
7. Rotate the wing nut clockwise to increase the braking
pressure.
8. Rotate the wing nut counterclockwise to decrease the
braking pressure.
9. Install the trunnion into hole F (Figure 41). Tighten
the wing nut.
10. Secure trunnion to brake lever with washer and hair
pin cotter (Figure 41).
11. 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.
12. Install the plastic cover over the brake lever.
5. Hole F
6. Initial adjustment- 1-1/4
inch (32 mm)
7. Rod
Belt Maintenance
Checking the Belts
Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever
comes first)
Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs of overheating.
Replacing the Traction Drive
Belt
1. Remove the plastic cover over the idler bracket.
2. Remove the top bolt securing idler support and idler
bracket to rear frame (Figure 42).
1. Top bolt
2. Idler bracket
3. Idler support
3. Loosen bottom two mounting screws enough to allow
belt to pass between drive pulley and idler support
(Figure 42).
4. Raise the wheel off the ground, to allow the belt to be
removed, and remove the belt.
5. Install a new belt.
6. Install the top bolt securing the idler support and idler
bracket to the rear frame (Figure 42).
7. Tighten the bottom two mounting screws enough to
allow the belt to pass between the drive pulley and idler
support (Figure 42).
8. Install the plastic cover over the idler bracket.
Replacing the Transmission
Belt
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 the panel from the bottom of the machine.
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Figure 42
4. Bottom bolt
5. Traction drive belt
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