warning - Scag Power Equipment

R Section66.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENTADJUSTMENTSSTC2002BAWARNINGDo not operate the mower if the parking brakeis not operable. Possible severe injury couldresult.LOOSENHEREBRAKEHANDLEThe parking brake linkage should be adjusted wheneverthe parking brake lever is placed in the “ENGAGE” positionand the parking brake will allow the mower to move. If thefollowing procedures do not allow you to engage the parkingbrake properly, contact your Scag dealer for further brakeadjustments.1.2.3.4.5.6.Position a floor jack under the rear of the machine.Raise the machine and support it to prevent itfrom falling. Block the caster wheels to prevent themachine from moving. Remove the drive wheels.With the brake in the engaged position, checkthe distance between the lower nut on the brakeactuator rod and the brake actuator lever on the LHside of the machine. The distance should be 1/8".See Figure 6-2.If the distance is not at the specified measurement,loosen the jam nut at the clevis on the top of thebrake actuator rod. See Figure 6-2.Turn the bolt at the bottom of the brake actuator leveruntil the 1/8" measurement is achieved and tightenthe jam nut at the clevis on the brake actuator rod.See Figure 6-2. If the 1/8" measurement can notbe achieved by adjusting the brake actuator rod,adjust the brake control rod. Adjust by loosening thejam nuts at both ends of the brake control rod andturning the rod until the proper distance is achieved.See Figure 6-1.Repeat steps 2-4 on the RH side of the machine.Replace the drive wheels and test the brake.- NOTE -If this procedure does not achieve proper brakeadjustment, please contact your authorized Scagdealer.Figure 6-1. Brake Adjustment1/8"LOOSEN HEREFigure 6-2. Brake Rod Adjustment6.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS390S0153-1Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if:A. The steering control levers are in the neutralposition and the machine creeps forward or backward.(Neutral Adjustment, See Page 23).B. The steering control levers are in the full forwardposition and the mower pulls to one side or theother when traveling in a forward direction. (TrackingAdjustment, See Page 23).22