Scotts S1642 Operator's Manual page 36

3. Measure distance from inside of brake rod stop tabs (A)
to outside of compression spring bracket (B) (located below
foot tread area on left-hand side of transmission). Distance
(C) should be 2 – 10 mm (0.08 – 0.40 in).
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F
4. If distance is less than or equal to 2 mm (0.08 in):
• Gradually adjust jam nuts (D) until specified
measurement is obtained.
• Depress brake pedal and LOCK park brake.
• Measure the distance between edge of compression
spring bracket and front edge of brake rod stop tabs.
Gap should have a minimum distance of 2 mm (0.08 in).
• Check brake rod compression spring (E). It should
not be completely compressed when park brake is
locked. A slight air gap should be visible between the
coils when proper adjustment is reached.
• Recycle park brake a few times and measure
distances each time until specified measurements are
obtained.
• Brake lever (F) travel should not exceed 30° (G). If it
SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES
E
A
B C
D
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does, measure brake components individually.
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Spring bracket to stop tabs (minimum): 2 mm (0.08 in)
• Brake lever travel (maximum): 30°
Adjusting Brakes (Automatic Foot Control)
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Stop engine, remove key, wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing
machine.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section.)
2. Measure distance of the compressed brake spring from
bracket (A) to washer (B) (located below foot tread area on
left-hand side of transmission). Distance (C) should be 42-
43 mm (1.65 - 1.69 in).
If distance (C) is greater than 43 mm (1.69 in) or less than
42 mm (1.65 in), gradually adjust nut (D) until specified
measurement is achieved.
C
D
A
B