Use and Care Manual

36FB, 54FB
TURF BEAST
Rev: Mar2011 TURF BEAST Finish Mower
14
Spindle Brake Inspection and Replacement
Blade and pulley brake inspections should be
performed every 50 blade on and off cycles.
36-inch mowers have 1 brake.
54-inch mowers have 2 brakes.
Before beginning service, park the TURF BEAST on a
level surface, turn the blades off, turn the engine off,
take the key out of the switch, wait an adequate time to
make certain no blades are turning, and remove spark
plug wires from spark plugs.
IMPORTANT! The mower belts are adjusted to
ensure the blades stop turning within seven (7)
seconds of releasing the blade control lever. If you
are making any belt adjustments whatsoever, for
your safety and the safety of others around you, you
must ensure the belts are re-adjusted to achieve this
design specification.
Operating Instructions
1. Engage the blade handle (make certain the engine
cannot start) to pull the brakes off of the pulleys.
2. Remove the pulley guard from the deck.
3. Visually inspect the brake pads for wear. Make
certain that no metal has been touching the
pulleys.
4. The brake pad material should be approximately
1/8-inch thick. Replace the brakes if the material is
less than 1/16-inch thick.
Note:
Replacing both
brakes is
recommended
if replacement
of one brake is
required.
5. To replace the
brake, use a
pair of pliers to
remove the springs.
6. Remove the two mounting bolts and
disconnect the spring from the cable.
7. Discard all of these parts. DO NOT reuse springs.
New brakes are equipped with new springs for
proper braking.
8. Install the new brakes by reversing the procedure
in steps 5 and 6.
9. Disengage the blade handle and inspect the brake
contact surface. All of the brake pad contacting
material should be contacting the bottom of the
pulley.
Note: Springs may vary from those pictured based on
the particular application.