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Adjusting the Brakes
The brake lever is on the upper control bar (Fig. 12). If the
parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is
required.
Note: For the initial adjustment, adjust the wing nut until it
is 1–1/4 inches from the top of the rod (Fig. 39).
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO,
and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Checking
the Brakes, page 31.
4. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 18.
5. To adjust the brake remove the hair pin cotter and
washer from the bell crank and trunnion (Fig. 39).
6. Rotate the wing nut clockwise to increase the braking
pressure.
7. Rotate the wing nut counterclockwise to decrease the
braking pressure.
8. Install the trunnion into the hole for the brake rod
(Fig. 39). Tighten the wing nut.
9. Secure trunnion to brake lever with washer and hair pin
cotter (Fig. 39).
10. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the
Brake, page 31.
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.
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1. Hairpin cotter
2. Washer
3. Trunnion
4. Bell crank
5.
Servicing the Cutting Blades
To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want
to keep extra blades on hand.
Warning
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown into the operator's or
bystander's area, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
Replace a worn or damaged blade.
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Figure 39
6. Hole for brake rod
7. Initial adjustment—
1–1/4 inch (32 mm)
8. Rod
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