Parkingbrakeadjustment - Snapper 500Z Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance
ParkingBrakeAdjustment
1. Disengagethe PTO,stop tile engine, engage tile parking
brake, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Raise the seat plate to gain access to the parking brake
components.
3. Measure the distance from the top of the brakespring
rod (C, Figure 34) to the top of the lock nut (D) on both
sides of the unit. The measurement should be .50"
(1,27 cm). If not, adjust the Iocknut to achievethe
measurement of .50" (t ,27 cm)
4. Measure the distance between the bottom of the brake
shaft weldment (G) and the top of the set collar (F). The
measurement should be .375" (0,95 cm). If not,
position the set collar until the measurement equals
.375" (0,95 cm).
if this does not correctthe braking problem, see your
Snapper Pro dealer.
Figure 34, Parking Brake Adjustment
A. Brake Spring
B, First Measurement- .50" (1,27 cm)
C. Brake Spring Rod
D. LockNut
E, Second Measurement - .375" (0,95 cm)
F. Set Collar
G, Brake Shaft Weldment
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