Maintenance
Brake Strap Adjustment
Maintenance
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3.10 Brake Strap Adjustment
Check the brake strap for wear every 200 hours of operation. Replace if damaged or worn.
Also check and adjust the brake strap if the blade does not stop quickly, unusual sounds occur when the brake
is applied, or a sudden change is noticed in the clutch handle position when the clutch is disengaged.
To access the brake strap, remove the belt cover located underneath the engine. Engage the clutch/brake
lever.
Loosen the two nuts on the upper brake strap bracket. Slide the bracket and brake strap down until snug.
Retighten the bolts. Replace the belt cover.
See Figure 3-6.
FIG. 3-6
200
Adjust bracket down
to tighten brake
strap
Upper Brake Strap
Bracket Bolts