Checks And Adjustments; Park Brake Check And Adjustment - Textron JACOBSEN Eclipse 2 Technical/Repair Manual

BRAKES

Checks and Adjustments

Park Brake Check and Adjustment

NOTE
Right-side brake assembly shown; left-side assembly is
similar.
See Figures 7-1 through 7-4.
Check Procedure
1. Park the mower safely. (See "Park Mower Safely" on
page 1-5.)
2. Remove transport wheels (if equipped). (See
"Transport Wheels (Optional)" on page 9-2.)
3. Disengage park brake.
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4. Measure distance (1) between center of park brake
band anchor bolts. When correctly adjusted, distance
should be 1.50 in. (38 mm).
Repeat on other side of mower.
7-4
Figure 7-1
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5. Attach a scale to top of brake lever (2). Record force
required to engage park brake. A properly adjusted
brake requires 10 lb (4.5 kg) pull to engage brake.
6. If brakes do not meet specifications, proceed to
"Adjustment Procedure."
Adjustment Procedure
NOTE
Minor park brake adjustments are made at the handle.
1. Remove handle cover. (See "Handle Cover" on
page 6-4.)
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2. Loosen jam nuts (3 and 4). Turn nuts (5 and 6) to
adjust brake cable, then tighten nuts (3 and 4).
If adjustments cannot be made at the cable, make
the adjustment at the brake bands.
Figure 7-2
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6
Figure 7-3
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5
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