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3. Locate the parking brake springs (A, Figure 43).

4. With the parking brake engaged measure the compressed

spring length. The spring should measure 2-3/4" (7 cm) when

compressed.

5. If the spring length is not 2-3/4" (7 cm), release the parking

brake, and turn the adjustment nut (B) to compress or release

the spring.

6. Engage the parking brake and re-measure the spring.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) when

compressed. This may damage the brake mechanism.

If this does not correct the braking problem, see your

dealer.

Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment

Check the Deck Lift Rod Timing

1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the

PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine and

remove the ignition key. Check that the tires are properly

inflated.

2. To check the lift rod timing, measure and record the distance

between the lift pivots (A, Figure 44) and the rod pivots (B).

Repeat for the other side of the unit.

3. If the measurements for the rods are equal, no further

adjustment is required. If the measurements are not equal

(greater than 1/8" (3.17 mm) difference), adjustment is

required, continue with Adjusting the Deck Lift Rod Timing

Adjusting the Deck Lift Rod Timing

1. Lock the deck lift pedal in the TRANSPORT position.

Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the

mower deck.

2. To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position, push the

pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the

height adjustment pin in the 3" (7.6 cm) position to hold it in

place.

3. Block up the mower deck with 2 X 4's (B, Figure 45) until all

hanger chains are slack. The arrow (A) indicates the front

of the mower deck.

4. To adjust the deck lift rod, loosen the jam nut (A, Figure 46)

on the front ball joint (B), and then remove the bolt (C),

spacer (D), and nut (E) that secures the ball joint to the lift

pivot arm (F).

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