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MAINTENANCE
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE
Completely push the brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake.
Move the automatic drive disconnect to the PUSH position. Push
the unit. Ifthe rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads.
Adjust the drive brake as follows.
1. The location of the drive brake is on the right side of the
gearbox (Figure 19).
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Make sure the parking brake is set and the automatic drive
disconnect is in the PUSH position. Turn the hex nut in a
clockwise direction untilthe rear wheels do notturn when the
unit is pushed forward.
Release the parking brake and push the unit.Ifthe unitdoes not
roll,turn the hex nut in a counterclockwise direction until the
unit rolls.
Set the parking brake. Push the unit. Ifthe rear wheels do not
turn, the drive brake iscorrectly adjusted. Release the parking
brake.
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WARNING: If you cannot correctly adjust the drive
brake, replace the brake pads. Correct replacement
parts and assistance are available from an autho-
rized service center.
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Ifthe motion drive belt is loose, the belt will slip when; (1) going up
a hill, (2) pulling a heavy load, or (3) the unitwill not move forward.
Adjust the belt as follows.
7. Ifthe belt still slips after the belt has been adjusted, then the
motion drive belt is worn or damaged and must be replaced.
See "How To Replace The Motion Drive Belt".
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WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust-
ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the
spark plug. Remove the wire from the spark plug to
prevent the engine from starting by accident.
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Check the routing of the motion drive belt. Make sure the belt
is installed correctly and is inside allthe belt guides.
Remove the cotter pin, washer, and brake spring from the
adjustable nut (Figure 20).
Disconnecttheadjustablenutfromthebrakeleverassembly
andthe parking brake latch.
Use the cotter pin removed instep 2. Holdthe cotter pin at the
back of the slot and move the brake lever assembly rearward
against the cotter pin, This will set a 1/8 inch (3 mm) gap beo
tween the brake lever assembly and the back of the slot
(Figure 20),
Turn the adjustable nut untilthe nutwill fitthrough the hole in
the brake lever.
6. Assemble the adjustable nut to the parking brake latch,
brake lever and brake spring, Fasten with the washer and
cotter pin.
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