Brake Adjustment; Deck Leveling Adjustment - MTD TMO-3410002 Operating Manual

Speed Selecl orl
Adjusting R__d
Scissor
Mounting
Bracket
Hex Jam Nut
(L°°seni__
FIGURE 11.
4. Loosen the hex nut on the scissor m,)unting
bracket. See figure 11.
5. Start the engine and run at full throttle.
6. Move the hydrostatic control lever until ,,ou find
neutral (rear wheels do not rotate in eith_r direc-
tion).
WARNING: Be careful of the coo ing fan
on the hydrostatic transmission.
7. Depress the clutch-brake pedal until the scissor
brackets come together.
8. Shut off the engine.
9. Tighten the hex nut on the scissor m_unting
bracket.
10. Thread the speed selector rod in or OLt of the
ferrule until the hydrostatic control lever lines up
in the neutral position on the speed cont_ ol index
bracket.
11. Tighten hex jam nut against the ferrule.
12. Replace the transmission panel and parking
brake knob.
13. Remove the blocks from under the frame and test
the operation of the tractor.
DECK LEVELINGADJUSTMENT
If an uneven cut is obtained, the deck may b_, leveled
by following instructions in Assembly section.
10
CUTTING DECKENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT
The cutting deck engagement may be adjusted to
make certain deck is disengaged when lift lever is in
the BLADES OFF position, or to obtain more drive in
the cutting positions. Correct adjustment as follows.
With the engine off, place the lift lever in the highest
cutting position (first position). Remove the cotter pin
and flat washer which secure the disengagement rod
to the stabilizer shaft assembly. See figure 12.
Shorten the rod by threading it in until the ferrule is
against the back of the slot in the lift shaft assembly,
and the rod lines up with the hole in the stabilizer
shaft. For more belt tension the disengagement rod
must be lengthened. To decrease belt tension the
disengagement rod must be shortened.
Check the adjustment by placing the lift lever in the
BLADES OFF position. The deck should move up and
forward, allowing the belt to become loose. Start and
test for disengagement. Repeat procedure as
necessary.
Stabilizer Shaft
Assembly
Disengagement Rod
S
FIGURE 12.
Stabilizer Plate
Flat Washer
Hairpin Clip
BRAKEADJUSTMENT
(See figure 14)
The brake is located by the right rear wheel inside the
frame. The brake has been set at the factory to the
proper clearance. During normal operation of this
machine, the brakes are subject to wear and will
require periodic examination and adjustment.
,_ WARNING: Do not have the engine run-
ning when you adjust the brake.
To check for proper setting, place a feeler gauge
between two of the discs. There should be from 0.015
to 0.025 inch clearance. See figure 13.