Section 6 - Adjustments; Parking Brake Adjustment - Scag Power Equipment SFZ Operator's Manual

ADJUSTMENTS

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
foward 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.
5. Repeat steps 4-5 on the LH side of the machine.
6. Test the brake.
If this procedure does not achieve proper brake
adjustment, please contact your authorized Scag
dealer.
RELEASE BRAKE
HANDLE
Figure 6-1. Brake Adjustment
Figure 6-2. Brake Rod Adjustment
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