Adjustments; Tractor Brake Spring Adjustment.40 - Simplicity GTH Series Operator's Manual

Adjustments
TRACTOR BRAKE SPRING ADJUSTMENT
Awarning
Do not attempt brake spring adjustment without
brake pedal being locked down.
1. Place the tractor on a level surface. Turn the engine off
and remove the key. DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL
FULLY AND ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE
LATCH.
2. inspect the brake spring (A, figure 28) under the left-
hand side of tractor. Spring length should be between 2-
3/8 and 2-1/2 inches. Refer to figure 28.
3. If adjustment is needed, loosen setscrew (D) so that
collar (E) is free to move.
4. Adjust the spring length as necessary by turning nut (B)
to compress or release spring. (Correct length: 2-3/8 to
2-1 /2 inches.)
CAUTION
Do not compress spring smaller than 2-3/8 inches to
gain additional adjustment.
Improper adjustment can cause severe damage to the
transmission. If the brake adjustment is changed, be
sure and check the clutch adjustment.
A. Brake Spring
B. Adjusting Nut
C. Brake Rod
D. Setscrew
E. Set Collar
F. Rod Guide
5. Release the parking brake. Make sure the brake rod (C)
is fully released by moving rod back and forth.
6. Hold rod (C) as far back as possible. Snug set collar(E)
against backside of rod guide (F). Retighten the
setscrew (D).
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