Product Manual

MAINTENANCE POWERTEK
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly/as Required
Check engine oil
X
Check Machine Tire Pressure
X
Inspect/Check Engine Cooling Fins
X
Check for Loose Bolts
X
Check Stump Grinder Teeth
X
Check Air Cleaner
X
Grease Bearings
X
Check Belts for Proper Tension
X
Check Brake Adjustment
X
Check Rubber Guards
X
Check and Gap Spark Plugs
X
Change Engine Oil as Indicated in Engine Manufacturers Owners Manual
Brake Adjustment
There are three (3) places where brakes cables can be adjusted. Please follow in this order and test
operation before proceeding to the next adjustment if needed. (Fig 1)
1. Ball Joint:
Remove the nut holding the ball joint to the
brake assembly lever. Thread the ball joint in
3
12
Adjust here
2
to tighten. Re-fasten the ball joint to the lever.
2. Brake Assembly Adjustment Screw: Fig 1
In order to reach the brake assembly adjustment
screw, it is necessary to remove the hubcap and
1
cotter key. Disconnect ball joint and slide the
wheel and caliper out. Loosen locknut and tighten
cap screw to remove most of the free play in brake
lever. Attach ball joint to cable leaving ¼”
adjustment. Replace the wheel, cotter key
and hub cap.
3. Brake Handle:
Loosen set screw on the brake handle knob.
The tension is very sensitive and you should use
only light pressure and turn in small increments
when turning the knob to tighten. After
adjustment, re-tighten the set screw.
NOTE: Be sure inner cable is not stopping
against cable liner. This will
cause the cable
to break. (Fig 2)
Fig 2