SECTION D
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
D-4
VENTRAC
3000
VPI
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
A disk brake is activated when the control selector
on the right side of the steering column is moved
down into park position.
To adjust brake tension, use a 7/16 wrench on the
linkage at the brake on the left side of the front
transaxle
(Figure 5)
. If the adjustment is too tight,
the control selector will be difficult to move to park
position. Brake adjustment should rarely be needed
because transaxles are automatically locked into
neutral when brake is engaged.
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The machine should always come to a complete stop
when the
Control Selector
is in the
“park brake”
position (down) or in the
“spring assist to neutral”
position (level) when the Directional Control lever is
released
(Figure 6)
.
If the machine consistently
wants to creep while in neutral, an adjustment must
be made.
Each transaxle has its own “neutral locator.” The
factory setting generally will not require adjustment.
The most likely adjustment needed is in the cable
connecting the two transaxle control mechanisms.
Simply lengthen or shorten one end of the cable
where it’s mounted to the frame bracket
(Figure 7 &
8)
. The connecting cable should allow each transaxle
mechanism to settle into its own neutral position.
Secure cable ends when that position is attained.
Note:
Engine needs to be running to make the
neutral adjustment. Jacking one tire up on each
transaxle will prevent accidental movement and
possible injury. If uncertain or in doubt about this
procedure, contact your servicing dealer.
Figure 6
Figure 5
Figure 7-front
Figure 8-rear
