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MAINTENANCE
Adjustable Nut
/
(To increase
the operation
of the
Washer
_._
brake, turn counterclockwise
)
Cotter
Pin
Brake Rod
/
1/2" to 5/8
(13ram to 16turn)
Clearance
Pedal
Lever
/"\
/
Washer
Cotter Pin
Ctutch Rod
HOW
TO CHECK
AND
ADJUST
THE
DRIVE
BRAKE
t
Before you adjust the broke, check the clutch adjustment
See
the instructions on "How To Check And Adjust The Clutch "
2
Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL (N) position
3
Disconnect the adjustable nut from the brake arm as shown
4
Carefully push the brake arm forward and hold in position
5
With
the brake
arm forward,
rotate
the adjustable
nut
counterclockwise
on the brake rod until the adjustable nut is in
line with hoIe in the brake arm
NOTE: If the adjustable
nut will not line up with the hole in
the brake arm, go to step 6. If the adiustable
nut does line
up with the hole in the broke arm, go to step 12
6
Pull the brake arm to the rear of the unit
7
The brake adjustment
of the transaxle
is located on the
underside of the transaxle on the left side Use one wrench to
hold
the
adjuster
rod
while
you
loosen
the
hex
nut
approximately
2 turns with another wrench
8
Turn the adjuster rod clockwise 1/2-turn
Try to push the unit
If the unit roils, continue this step until you feel resistance from
the brake when you push the unit
9
Turn the adjuster rod counterclockwise
one turn Then, holdthe
adjuster rod with one wrench while you tighten the hex nut with
another wrench
10
Carefully push the brake arm forward and hold in position
11 With the brake arm forward, rotate the adjustable nut clockwise
on the brake rod until the adjustable nut is in line with the hole
in the brake arm
12
Connect the adjustable nut to the brake arm with the washer
and cotter pin.
13
Apply the parking brake Try to push the unit If the rear wheels
do not turn, the brake is correctly adjusted
Release the parking
brake Push the unit to see if the wheels will freely roll
,_
WARNING: If you cannot correctly adjust the drive brake,
take the unit to an Authorized Service Center.
HOW TO CHECK
AND ADJUST
THE CLUTCH
If the unit will not move when the clutch is engaged or if the belt slips
when going uphill or when pulling a load, the motion drive belt is
loose Check the clearance between the rear of the pedal lever and
the back of the hole as shown
If there is more or less than the
clearance shown in the illustration, adjust the pedal as follows:
1
Disconnect the adjustable nut from the idler bracket as shown
2
Turn the adjustable nut clock,vise to increase the length of the
clutch rod There must be 1/2-to-5i8-inch
clearance at the
back of the clutchJbrake pedal as shown This adjustment will
increase the clearance at the pedal
3
Assemble the adjustable
nut to the idler bracket
Check the
clearance at the pedal
4
After making an adjustment to the pedal, check the brake rod
as described in the instructions, "How To CheckAnd Adjust The
Drive Brake"
Adjuster_
Rod (Turn
Clockwise)
VIEW FROM UNDERSIDE
D-,4802
F-92533
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