Operator's Manual
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BRAKE MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTING SERVICE BRAKES (Fig. 58)
Adjust the service brakes when there is more than
1 inch of free travel" of the brake pedal, or when the
brakes do not work effectively. Free travel is the
distance the brake pedal moves before braking
resistance is felt.
1. Disengage locking pin from brake pedals so both
pedals work independently of each other.
2. To reduce free travel of brake pedals, tighten the
brakes - loosen front nut on threaded end of brake
cable. Then tighten rear nut to move cable backward
until brake pedals have 1/2 to 1 inch of free travel.
Tighten front nuts after brakes are adjusted correctly.
Figure 58
1. Brake Cables
1
AXLE MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine, stop engine and remove key from
the switch.
CHANGING PLANETARY GEAR DRIVE OIL
(Fig. 59)
Change oil initially after 200 hours operation and every
800 hours, or yearly. Use high quality SAE 85W-140
wt. gear lube as replacement.
1. With machine on level surface, position wheel so
the check/drain plug is at lowest position.
2. Place drain pan under hub, remove plug and allow
oil to drain.
Figure 59
1. Drain/Check Plug
1
3. When all oil has been drained, position wheel so
plug hole is at three or nine o'clock position.
4. Place drain pan under brake hub on other side of
wheel.
5. Remove plug from bottom of hub and allow oil to
drain.
Figure 60
1. Drain Plug Location
1
6. When all oil has been drained, re-install plug in
hub.
7. Add approximately 32 oz. high quality SAE
85W-140 wt. gear lube to bring level up to bottom of
hole and install plug.
8. Repeat procedure on the opposite gear assembly.
CHANGING REAR AXLE LUBRICANT
(Model 03801 only)
(Fig. 61)
After every 800 hours of operation the oil in the rear axle
must be changed.
1. Position machine on a level surface.
2. Clean area around the (3) drain plugs, (1) on each
end and (1) in the center.