Operator`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- Table of Contents
- Safety
- Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- DANGER-WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- DANGER: POISON
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE-THROWN OBJECTS
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE
- Emission Control System Certification Label
- Emission Compliance Period
- Certification
- Operating Safely
- Operate Mower Safely
- Parking Safely
- Checking Mowing Area
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Prevent Fires
- Tire Safety
- Handling Fuel Safely
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Operator Station Controls
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)
- Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Mower Engagement Lever Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Park Brake
- Starting Engine
- Idling Engine
- Stopping Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
- Using Cruise Control
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Mower Lift Lever
- Using Mower
- Mower Blade Selection
- Using Mower Deck Side Discharge (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Pushing Machine
- Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment
- Using Wheel Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Mowing Tips
- Replacement Parts
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil (Gas)
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1642)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1742)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model 2046)
- Checking Spark Plugs
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Service Steering and Brakes
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Assembly
- Warranty
- Index
- Notes
- Quality Statement
- Service Record
Service Steering and Brakes - 31
SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES
Service Steering and Brakes
Adjusting Brakes (Gear)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section.)
2. Check if:
• Brake disc (A) is contacting the case (B),
AND/OR
• Brake lever (C) is contacting its mounting bracket (D),
top or bottom.
If so, REPLACE friction pucks and brake disc BEFORE
making adjustment. (See you Authorized Service
Center.)
3. Block the front and rear wheels, and release the parking
brake.
4. From the rear of the tractor, locate the brake disc (E),
lock nut (F), and friction puck (G).
5. Insert a 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) shim gauge (H) between
the disc and friction puck. The shim should slide with slight
interference.
IF THE SHIM WILL NOT FIT:
• Loosen lock nut (F) until the shim slides in. Tighten the
lock nut until the shim has slight interference.
• Remove the shim and cycle the brake pedal. Readjust if
needed.
IF THE SHIM SLIDES FREELY:
• Install the shim and tighten lock nut (F) until there is
slight interference.
• Remove the shim and cycle the brake pedal. Readjust if
needed.
Adjusting Brakes (Automatic Hand Control)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section.)
2. Unlock the park brake and release brake pedal.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Stop engine, remove key, wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing
machine.
B
D
D
F
C
A
B
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Stop engine, remove key, wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing
machine.
G
F
H
E