Note:
Ensure that the cable conduit does not
rotate during the tightening procedure.
Adjusting the
Parking-Brake Latch
If the parking brake fails to engage and latch, an
adjustment to the brake pawl is required.
1.
Loosen the 2 screws securing the parking-brake
pawl to the frame (
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Figure 99
1.
Brake cables
3.
Parking brake pawl
2.
Screws (2)
4.
Brake detent
2.
Press the parking-brake pedal forward until the
brake detent completely engages on the brake
pawl (
).
3.
Tighten the 2 screws locking the adjustment.
4.
Press the brake pedal to release the parking
brake.
5.
Check the adjustment and adjust as required.
Belt Maintenance
Servicing the Alternator
Belt
Service Interval:
Every 100 hours
Check the condition and tension of the belts (
) after every 100 operating hours.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2.
Open the hood; refer to
Opening the Hood (page
.
3.
Check the condition of the alternator belt.
Note:
Replace a worn or damaged belt.
4.
Check the belt tension.
Note:
Belt tension is correct when the belt
deflects 10 mm (3/8 inch) when a force of 45 N
(10 lb) is applied on the belt midway between
the pulleys.
5.
If belt deflection is more than or less than 10 mm
(3/8 inch), loosen the alternator mounting bolts
(
).
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Figure 100
1.
Mounting bolt
2.
Alternator
6.
Increase or decrease the alternator-belt tension,
and tighten the mounting bolts.
7.
Check the deflection of the belt again to ensure
that the tension is correct.
8.
Close and latch the hood; refer to
.
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