Sabo 97-14 HS Operator's Manual page 36

Adjusting Spindle Brake
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Mower blades must stop within 5
seconds after mower is turned off. Check
spindle brake measurement every 25 hours or
once a year (whichever comes first).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Avoid belt damage.
Spindle brake engagement must be checked and
corrected every time the mower belt tension is
adjusted.
Mower belt tension should be adjusted, if required,
BEFORE brakes are adjusted.
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface.
2. Stop the engine, remove key, wait for moving parts to
stop.
3. Place mower deck in LOWEST setting.
4. Engage PTO drive lever.
5. Check mower belt tension. (See Adjusting Mower Belt
Tension in this section.)
6. Remove belt guard.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! ALL brakes MUST be
adjusted. There are TWO spindle brakes on the
97 cm and 107 cm (38 and 42-Inch) decks.
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7. Measure distance from brake surface (A) to pulley
braking surface (B). Brake to Pulley Distance should be:
2-3 mm (0.08-0.12 in).
8. If adjustment is required, turn nut (C) on end of brake
rod (D) in correct direction to set brake at proper distance
from pulley.
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B
C
D
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9. Repeat on all brakes.
10.Install belt guard.
Checking Mower Blades
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting Mower
Belt Tension: STOP engine. Remove key. Wait
for all moving parts to STOP.
To check for a bent blade:
1. Lower mower. Measure distance between blade tip and
flat ground surface.
2. Turn blade 180 degrees. Measure distance between
blades other tip and flat ground surface.
3. If the distance between the two measurements is more
than 3 mm (1/8 in), install new blade.
Servicing 97 cm (38 Inch) Mower Deck Blades
REMOVING MOWER BLADES
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Be careful, sharp edges
on mower blades. Always wear gloves when
handling mower blades.
1. Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If
necessary, remove mower deck.
2. Using a wooden block, prevent mower blades from
spinning.