Service Manual

Mid-Size Walk Behind Service Manual 4 - 7
CHASSIS
Adjusting the Brake
The brake lever is on the upper control bar (Figure 34).
If the parking brake does not hold securely, an
adjustment is required.
Figure 34
1. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to
”Checking the Brake" on page 4 - 6.
2. Release the parking brake; refer to ”Releasing the
Parking Brake" on page 4 - 4.
3. To adjust the brake, set the parking brake latch,
and rotate the wing nuts on the brake rods (Figure
35). Clockwise to tighten the brake and
counterclockwise to loosen the brake.
Note: The control bar should be parallel with reference
bar when properly adjusted.
4. Check the brake operation again; refer to
”Checking the Brake" on page 4 - 6.
With the parking brake released, the rear
wheels must rotate freely when you push the mower. If
the brake action and free wheel cannot be achieved,
examine the brake system components for wear or
damage.
Figure 35
m-3773
T-Bar - Gear Drive - Floating Deck
Checking the Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Apply the parking brake. The wheels must lock
when you try to push the machine forward.
4. If the wheels do not lock, adjust the brakes. Refer
to ”Adjusting the Brake" on page 4 - 8.
5. Release the brake and press upper control bar
very lightly, approximately 1/2 inch (13mm). The
wheels should rotate freely. If not; refer to
”Adjusting the Brake" on page 4 - 8.
(1) Upper control bar (2) Parking brake lock
(1) Brake rod (2) Wing nut
Important