Hayter Mowers 21in Heavy-Duty Walk-Behind Rotary mower 455E - Manual (Page 24)

Figure 33
1. Spring 3. Cable clamp screw
2. Brake cable conduit
6. Hold the blade control bar so that the outside of the
bar is 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) from the outside of the
handle, and pull the cable to the remove the slack,
but do not put tension on the spring (Figure 34).
Figure 34
1. 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) 3. Blade control bar
2. Handle
7. Torque the cable clamp screw to 100 to 120 in-lb (11
to 14 N-m) to lock the adjustment in place.
Do not overtighten the blade brake cable.
Overtightening the blade brake cable could
prevent the blade brake from contacting the
brake drum when you release the control bar.
If the blade brake does not contact the brake
drum, the blade will not stop rotating, which
could cause serious personal injury.
• Each time you adjust the brake cable, ensure
that the brake stops the blade in 3 seconds
or less.
• If the blade does not stop rotating in 3
seconds or less, bring the mower to an
Authorized Service Dealer for inspection
and repair.
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