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Brake Maintenance
Adjusting the Service/Parking
Brake
If service/parking brake slips when operated, an
adjustment is required.
1. Move service/parking brake lever to the Off
position.
2. Loosen the retainer securing the V-belt cover and
pivot the cover open.
3. To increase the cable tension, loosen the front
cable jam nut and tighten the back cable jam nut
(Figure 23) until a force of 3 to 5 lb (1.5 to 2.3 kg)
is required to engage the brake. Measure the force
at the lever knob. Do not over-adjust it so that the
brake band drags.
Figure 23
1. Traction cable
4. Close the cover and secure the retainer.
2. Service/parking brake
cable
Belt Maintenance
Adjusting the Belts
Ensure that the belts are properly tensioned to ensure
proper operation of the machine and unnecessary wear.
Check belts frequently.
Adjusting the Reel Drive Belt
1. Remove the belt cover mounting fasteners and belt
cover to expose the belt (Figure 24).
1. Belt cover
2. Check the tension by pressing the belt at mid span
of the pulleys (Figure 25) with 3 to 5 lb of force. The
belt should deflect 1/4 inch (0.63 cm).
1. Reel drive belt
3. Complete the following to adjust the belt tension:
A. Loosen the idler pulley mounting nut and pivot
the idler pulley clockwise against the backside of
the belt until you attain the desired belt tension
(Figure 25).
Important: Do not over tension the belt.
B. Tighten the nut to lock the adjustment.
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Figure 24
Figure 25
2. Idler pulley
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