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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION:
Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling fins of the hydrostatic transmissions are clean.
Excessive accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may cause the transmission to overheat. NEVER
WASH ACROSS TOP OF RESERVOIR with water or steam. Fill reservoir as required per
instructions page 25 of this manual.
With the brake handle in the release
position, remove the cotter pin from the
castle nut. Insert a 0.010 feeler gauge
between the brake disc and the brake puck.
Tighten the castle nut with the feeler gauge
inserted until the gauge fits snugly between
the disc and puck. The gap should not be
so tight that the feeler gauge cannot be
reinserted after removal. Back the castle
nut to the closest pin hole and reinsert the
cotter pin. Repeat for other side. See
picture at right.
CASTLE NUT
COTTER PIN
.010 gap between brake
disc and brake puck
SCALPER ROLLER BOLTS
Scalper roller bolts should be tightened until the spacer bushing will not turn relative to the
scalper bracket to prevent undue wear on the end of the spacer bushing and the scalper
bracket. The proper torque is from 17 to 20 ft. lbs.
