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Servicing the Brake
The brake is on the right side of the rear axle, inside the
rear tire (Fig. 21). If the brake does not hold securely or
stopping power is insufficient, an adjustment is required.
Checking the Brake
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blades (PTO).
3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove the ignition key.
7. If the rear wheels lock and skid when you push the
tractor forward, you do not need to adjust the brake. If
the wheels turn and do not lock, adjust the brake; refer
to Adjusting the Brake on page 22.
Adjusting the Brake
1. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Checking
the Brake on page 22.
2. To increase braking resistance, tighten the brake
adjusting nut (Fig. 21) 1/8 turn clockwise; then check
the brake again. Repeat this step until the brake is set
properly.
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Figure 21
1. Brake adjusting nut
3. Push down on the clutch/brake pedal to release the
parking brake.
Important
With the parking brake released, the rear
wheels must rotate freely when you push the tractor. If the
brake seems to drag, loosen the adjusting nut slightly until
the wheels rotate freely. If both conditions cannot be
achieved, contact an Authorized Service Dealer
immediately.
Greasing and Lubricating the
Tractor
Grease the tractor after every 25 operating hours or once a
year, whichever occurs first. Grease more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease
How to Grease
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
7. Scrape any paint off of the front of the fittings.
8. Connect a grease gun to the fitting and pump grease
into the fittings.
9. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the front wheels and steering spindles until
grease begins to ooze out of the bearings (Fig. 22).
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Figure 22
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