Parking Brake; Parking Brake Adjustments - Husqvarna 966061101 Operator's Manual

Parking Brake

Visually check that no damage is found on the lever,
links, or switch belonging to the parking brake.
Perform a standstill test and check that there is
sufficient braking action.
WARNING!
Faulty adjustment result in reduced
braking ability and can cause an
accident.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The machine must be standing still when
applying the parking brake.

Parking Brake Adjustments

1. Using a jack stand, raise the rear of the mower
up off the ground. Make sure the machine is
securely supported.
2. Remove the rear tire assemblies.
3. Release the park brake.
4. Measure the distance from the swivel to the
washer. (See Illustration). The measurement
should be 1¾" on both the right and left side
brake linkage assemblies.
5. If adjustments are needed, loosen B jam nut
and turn A jam nut until the correct distance is
achieved. Retighten B jam nuts against A jam
nuts.
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maINTeNaNCe
Parking brake
1. Swivel
2. Washer
Parking brake adjustment
D
Parking brake adjustment
1¾"
1
2
B
A
C
8065-006
8065-051
8065-052