Adjusting The Parking Brake - Ariens 915037 Service Manual

Low Position
1. Steering Lever
2. Mounting Hardware

4.9 ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE

When properly adjusted the parking brake will lock the
linkage on both drives and activate the safety switch
(Figure 11).
The drive units should be properly adjusted for neutral.
Engage the parking brake handle. The brake rod
should be positioned to lock the drive. The safety
switch should be disengaged.
To adjust the linkage:
Move the adjusting nut clockwise/counterclockwise as
needed to properly position the brake shaft.
NOTE: The safety switch can be loosened for minor
adjustments.
1
2
Position
Figure 10
2
High
1. Nyloc Adjusting Nut
2. Parking Brake Rod
4 - 15
4
2
1
3. Handle
4. Safety Switch
Figure 11
3
1
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