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3. Remove the hair pin cotter and the clevis pin from the
lower brake lever (Fig. 56).
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Figure 56
1. Brake linkage yoke
2. Flat bar (Parking brake
lever in the released
position)
4. Rotate the brake linkage yoke in to tighten the parking
brake; rotate the brake linkage yoke out out to loosen
the parking brake (Fig. 56).
Note: There should be an approximately 1/4 in. clearance
between the tire and the flat bar when the parking brake in
the released position (Fig. 56).
5. Secure the brake linkage yoke to the lower brake lever
with the hair pin cotter and the clevis pin (Fig. 56).
6. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the
Parking Brake on page 41.
Adjusting the Spring Anchor
Links
For medium or heavy duty drive conditions, such as
operating with a sulky on steep slopes, a higher spring force
may be required on the hydro pump control arms to prevent
the drive system from stalling.
1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and
remove the key.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position and then chock or block tires.
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3. Clevis pin
4. Hairpin cotter
5. 1/4 in. (6 mm)
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3. For a heavier drive setting, relocate the spring anchor
links to either the medium or heavy duty positions
(Fig. 57). The spring anchor links are attached to the
upper rear corner of the hydro drive shields on the left
and right sides of the machine.
Note: In the medium or heavy duty positions, the drive
lever forces at the upper handle will also be increased
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Figure 57
1. Spring anchor
2. Standard setting
Checking the Belts
Service Interval/Specification
Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly,
whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks, and
signs of overheating.
Replacing the Mower Belt
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position and then chock or
block tires.
3. Remove the knobs and the belt cover on the mower.
4. Remove the idler pulley and the worn belt (Fig. 58).
5. Install the new mower belt.
6. Install the idler pulley.
7. Engage the blade control (PTO) and check the belt
tension. Refer to Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension,
page 44.
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3. Medium setting
4. Heavy duty setting
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