Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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Figure 23
1. Valve stem
Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake
does not hold securely, an adjustment is required.
Checking the Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake,
and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the
engine. Remove the key.
2. Rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to
push the tractor forward. Adjustment is required
if the wheels turn and do not lock; refer to
Adjusting the Brake, page 34.
3. Release the brake and push the tractor forward.
The wheels should rotate freely.
4. If both conditions are met no adjustment is
required.
Adjusting the Brake
Adjust brake pucks if the parking brake does not hold
or braking power is not sufficient when brake pedal is
depressed. The brake is located on the left side of the
transaxle (Fig. 24).
1. Shut engine off and remove wire from spark
plug.
2. Tighten locknut approximately 1/4 turn
clockwise (Fig. 24).
3. Check operation of the brake by pushing rider:
no brake drag should be evident. If drag is
evident, rotate locknut an additional 1/8 turn
counter-clockwise or until there is no drag.
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake
released, the rear wheels must rotate freely
when you push the mower. If brake action
and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved
contact your service dealer immediately.
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Figure 24
1. Locknut