Scotts S2546 - Manual (Page 33)

Service Steering and Brakes - Page 30
SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES
Adjusting Brakes
1. Park tractor on flat, level surface. STOP engine, turn key
to the OFF position, and remove key.
2. UNLOCK the park brake and release brake pedal.
3. Measure distance from inside of brake rod stop tabs (A)
to outside of compression spring bracket (B) (located below
foot tread area on left-hand side of transmission). Distance
(C) should be 2 – 10 mm (0.08 – 0.40 in).
4. If distance is less than or equal to 2 mm (0.08 in):
• Gradually adjust jam nuts (D) until specified
measurement is obtained.
• Depress brake pedal and LOCK park brake.
• Measure the distance between edge of compression
spring bracket and front edge of brake rod stop tabs.
Gap should have a minimum distance of 2 mm (0.08 in).
• Check brake rod compression spring (E). It should
not be completely compressed when park brake is
locked. A slight air gap should be visible between the
coils when proper adjustment is reached.
• Recycle park brake a few times and measure
distances each time until specified measurements are
obtained.
• Brake lever (F) travel should not exceed 30° (G). If it
does, measure brake components individually.
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Spring bracket to stop tabs (minimum): 2 mm (0.08 in)
• Brake lever travel (maximum): 30°
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury. Before adjusting
brakes: STOP engine. Remove key. Wait for all
moving parts to STOP.
E
A
C
B
G
D
F