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Fuse:
F1–7.5 amp, blade-type
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Figure 33
1. Fuse 7.5 amp
Brake Service
Service Interval/Specification
Before each use, check brakes for proper operation.
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold
securely, an adjustment is required.
Checking the Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn
the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine. Remove
the key.
2. Rear wheels must lock when you try to push the
machine forward. Adjustment is required if the wheels
turn and do not lock; refer to Adjusting the Brake,
page 28.
3. Release the brake and press upper control bar very
lightly, approximately 1/2 in. (13 mm), wheels should
rotate freely.
4. If both conditions are met no adjustment is required.
Adjusting the Brake
The brake lever is on the upper control bar (Fig. 11). If the
parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is
required.
1. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Checking
the Brake, page 28.
2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 17.
3. To adjust the brake remove the cotter pin and washer
from the brake lever (Fig. 34).
4. Rotate the trunnion so it smoothly slides into brake
lever hole "F" (Fig. 34). Tighten wing nut.
5. Secure trunnion to brake lever with washer and cotter
pin (Fig. 34).
6. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the
Brake, page 28.
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Important
With the parking brake released, the rear
wheels must rotate freely when you push the mower. If
brake action and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved
contact your service dealer immediately.
1. Hairpin cotter and washer
2. Trunnion
3. Brake lever
Adjusting the Electric Clutch
The clutch is adjustable to ensure proper engagement and
proper braking. Check adjustment after every 100 hours of
operation.
1. To adjust clutch, tighten or loosen lock nuts on flange
studs (Fig. 35).
2. Check adjustment by inserting feeler gauge thru slots
next to studs (Fig. 35).
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Figure 34
4. Wing nut
5. Hole "F"
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