Brake Arm / Brake Rod Service - Hydro-Gear 216 - Simplicity 1691682 Service & Repair Manual

Brake Arm / Brake Rod Service -
Hydro-Gear 216-3010L Models
See Figure C–3 for specific assembly and part location
information.
1. Remove the drive spring to release tension on the
idler arm assembly (see Figure C–7).
2. Remove the cotter pin and washer that secure the
rear end of the clutch rod to the idler arm assembly
and brake arm (see Figure C–7). Separate the brake
arm from the clutch rod and idler assembly
3. Remove the hex locknut from the brake rod. Remove
the brake spring (see Figure C–8). Remove and
inspect the brake arm.
4. Remove the cotter pin and washer that attach the
brake rod to the transmission brake lever (see figure
C–9). Remove and inspect the brake rod.
Idler Arm
Assembly
Cotter Pin
Brake Rod
Brake
Spring
Figure C–7. Idler Arm Assembly Area - Underside
Of Unit
Hex Lock Nut
Brake
Rod
Spring
Figure C–8. Rod Guide, Brake Rod, & Springs
Brake
Rod
Cotter Pin
Figure C–9. Remove Brake Rod Cotter Pin
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6 General Repair
6C Foot Controls Repair
Clutch Rod
Drive
Spring
Brake Arm
Brake Rod
Brake Arm