Adjustments; Section 6 - Adjustments; Parking Brake Adjustment - Scag Power Equipment FREEDOM Z SFZ36-17KA Operator's Manual

Section 6
6.1

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

WARNING
Do not operate the mower if the parking brake
is not operable. Possible severe injury could
result.
The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the
parking brake lever is placed in the "ENGAGE" position and
the parking brake will not prevent the mower from moving.
If the following procedures do not allow you to engage the
parking brake properly, contact your Scag dealer for further
brake adjustments.
1. Park the machine on a flat surface and block the
caster wheels to prevent the machine from moving.
Remove the ignition key.
2. Disengage the parking brake. See Figure 6-1.
3. Release the seat hold down latch and tilt the seat
forward to gain access to the brake control linkage.
4. Remove the cotter pin securing the pivot to the brake
control linkage. See Figure 6-2.
5. Push down on the brake control rod to disengage the
parking brake and adjust the pivot until it meets the
mounting hole. Insert the pivot into the brake control
linkage and secure with the cotter pin.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 on the other side of the
machine.
7. Test the parking brake.
- Note -
If this procedure does not achieve proper brake
adjustment, please contact your authorized Scag
dealer.

ADJUSTMENTS

RELEASE BRAKE
HANDLE
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Figure 6-1. Brake Adjustment
Figure 6-2. Brake Rod Adjustment
R
ADJUST HERE