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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 allow the mower to move. 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, level surface. Block the
wheels to prevent the machine from moving.
CAUTION
Adjust the brake only enough to hold the machine.
Excessive force may cause damage to the
machine or brake components.
2.
Release the parking brake lever.
3.
Look for a gap (approximately 1/4") between the
right side drive tire and the brake bellcrank. See
Figure 6-1. Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the brake
linkage rod until the there is a 1/4" gap between the
tire and right hand brake bellcrank. The right hand
side must be ajusted first before adjusting the brake
weldment on the left side.
4.
With the brake released, loosen the mounting bolt
securing the left hand brake weldment to the brake
bellcrank. Adjust the left hand brake weldment until
there i a 1/4" gap between the tire and the brake
weldment
- NOTE -
If this procedure does not achieve proper brake
adjustment, please contact your authorized Scag
dealer.
ADJUSTMENTS
6.2
TRAvEL ADJUSTMENT
Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if:
1.
The steering control is in the neutral position and
the machine creeps forward or backward. (Neutral
Adjustment)
2.
The steering control is in the full forward position
and the mower pulls to one side or the other when
traveling in a forward position. (Tracking Adjustment).
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ADJUST LINKAGE
FOR 1/4" GAP
LOOSEN
JAM NUT
ADJUST LINKAGE
FOR 1/4" GAP ON
RIGHT SIDE
LOOSEN
JAM NUT
1/4" GAP
NEEDED HERE
Figure 6-1.
Brake Adjustment
R
LOOSEN
BOLT
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