Service Manual

CHASSIS
3-14 Floating Deck Mid-Size Service Manual
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Parking Brake Service - Hydro
Checking the Parking Brake
9. Lower the machine.
10. Roll the PTO drive belt onto the center mower deck
pulley (Fig. 0051).
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.
3. Check and adjust the tire pressure as follows:
a. Rear tires: 12-14psi (83-97kPa)
b. Castor tires: Semi-pneumatic
4. Set the parking brake (Fig. 0053).
Note: Setting the parking brake should take a
reasonable amount of force. If it engages too
hard or too easily, adjustment is required.
Refer to “Adjusting the Parking Brake”,
following.
Fig 0051 PICT-0283
Fig 0053 PICT-0468
11. Install the carrier frame cover (Fig. 0052).
Fig 0052 PICT-0280