Service Manual

DUAL ACTION BRAKE BAND ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENTS
GENERAL
Brake drum is mounted on first intermediate gear
shaft, which extends through a needle bearing and
seal in left transaxle case half. Brake band
is applied
by rods connected to Brake/Return to Neutral pedal.
Brake
is applied only after transmission is returned
to neutral, and
is used to keep tractor from rolling
after it has been stopped. Brake also serves as trac-
tor's parking brake.
SINGLE ACTION BRAKE BAND ADJUSTMENT
To adjust brake band, depress brake pedal and set
parking
broke lever so it latches in first notch of return-
to-neutral cam plate. Turn brake drum mounting bolt
clockwise with a torque wrench. Drum should turn
when 30-35 ft. Ibs. is applied to bolt. Use adjustment
nut to increase or decrease tension as required.
DO
NOT OVERTORQUE.
FIG. 10. EARLY MODEL BRAKE BAND
To adjust brake band, depress brake pedal and
set parking brake
so it latches in first notch of cam
plate. Tighten adjustment nut and compress spring
all the way. Back nut off
1/2 turn. Brake band should
not drag on drum when released.
FIG. 11. Late Model Brake Band
MOTION CONTROL FRICTION
Motion control lever should move when approxi-
mately
6 Ibs. of pressure is applied to it. A hole is
provided in tractor's rear fender for access to the
motion control friction adjustment Tighten or loosen
adjustment nut as required.
FIG. 12A. Early Model Friction Adjustment