Service Manual
Groundsmaster 4100−DPage 6 − 6Axles, Planetaries, and Brakes
Brake Inspection and Repair
1. Brake housing (LH shown)
2. Seal
3. Pull rod
4. Clevis pin (2 used)
5. Link
6. Hitch pin (2 used)
7. Stationary disc
8. Rotating disc
9. Retaining ring
10. Gasket
11. Rotating actuator
12. Extension spring (3 used)
13. Ball (3 used)
14. Plug
15. O−ring
Figure 4
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Brake Inspection and Repair (Fig. 4)
1. Scrape gasket material (10) from brake housing and
planetary wheel drive mounting surfaces.
2. Remove retaining ring (9).
3. Remove four stationary discs (7) and three rotating
discs (8).
4. Remove three extension springs (12).
5. Remove actuator assembly (11, 6, 5, 4, 3) and balls
(13).
6. Remove seal (2) from brake housing.
7. Wash parts in cleaning solvent. Inspect components
for wear or damage.
A. The stack of four stationary and three rotating
discs should have a minimum thickness of .440”
(11.2 mm).
8. Reverse steps 2 − 6 to assemble brakes, installing
new parts as necessary. Install a new seal (2).
9. Use a new gasket (10) when installing brake assem-
bly to machine.