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HOWTO CHECKANDADJUSTTHE CLUTCH
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE
I. Before you adjust the brake, check the clutch adjustment See
the instructions on "How To Check And Adjust The Clutch"
2. Make sure the shift lever is in the neutral (N) position.
3. Disconnect the adjustable nut from the brake arm
(Figure 21),
4 Push the brake arm forward and hold in position.
5. With the brake arm forward, rotate the adjustable nut
counterclockwise on the brake rod until the adjustable nut
is in line with hole inthe brake arm.
NOTE: If the adjustable nut will not line up with the hole in
the brake arm, go to step 6. If the adjustable nut does line
up with the hole in the brake arm, go to step 12.
6. Pullthe brake arm tothe rear ofthe unit.
7. The brake adjustment of the transaxle is located on the
underside ofthe transaxle (Figure 20) Use one wrenchto hold
the brake stud and another wrench to hold the hex nut.
Loosenthe hex nut approximately2 turns.
8 Turn the brake stud clockwise1/2 turn. Try topush the unit. if
the unit roils, again turn the brake stud clockwise 1/2 turn.
Continue this adjustment until you feel resistance from the
brake whenyou push the unit.
9. Turn the brake stud countemtockwiseoneturn.Then, holdthe
brake stud with onewrenchwhileyou tightenthe hex nut with
another wrench
10 Push the brake arm forward and hotd in position.
11. With the brake arm forward, rotate the adjustable nut
clockwise until the adjustable nut is in linewith the hole inthe
brake arm
t 2. Connect the adjustable nut tothe brake arm with the washer
and cotter pin.
13 Apply the parking brake Tryto pushthe unit Ifthe rear wheels
donotturn,the brake iscorrectlyadjusted.Release theparking
brake. Push the unittosee ifthe wheels willfreely roll
,_ WARNING: If you cannot correctly adjust the drive
brake, take the unit to an Authorized Service Center.
Ifthe motion drive belt is loose,the clutch willslip when, (1) going
upa hill, (2)pulling aheavy load, or (3)the unitwilt not move forward
Check the clearance at the rear of the pedal lever (Figure 21) Ifthe
motion drive belt is loose, the clearance wilt be less than 1/2 inch
and the clutch will slip. Adjust the clutch as follows
I. Disconnect the adjustable nut from the idler bracket
(Figure 21).
2. Turn the adjustable nut clockwise to increase the fength of
the clutch rod. This adjustment will increase the clearance at
the pedal.
3 Connect the adjustable nut to the idler bracket with the
washer and cotter pin Check the clearance at the pedal
There must be 1/2 to 5/8 inch clearance at the back of the
pedal
4. After makingan adjustmenttothe pedal, checkthe brake rod
asdescribed inthe instructions,"How ToCheck And Adjust The
Drive Brake".
_ t,,,-_ Transaxle 1
4%1
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BrakeStud
(TurnClockwise)
VIEW FROM UNDERSIDE Figure20J
Adjustable Nut (Toincrease the operation
the brake, turn counterc[ockwise )
Brake Arm
Cotter Pin
Nut
clearance,turnclockwise)
]"_ idler Bracket
Washer \
Cotter Pin
/
CtutchRod
Brake Rod
1/2" to 5/8"
(13ram to 16ram)
Cleat
Pedal
Figure 21
F-99636 21
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