Service Steering & Brakes
Tractor Without Cab
Adjusting Brake (Pedals)
Picture Note: Left side shown.
1. Loosen jam nuts (A) on brake linkage and adjust each turnbuckle (B) so there is about 22 - 30 mm (0.87 - 1.2 in.) of free play at the pedals (C).
2. Check to be sure free play is about the same for both pedals.
3. Tighten jam nuts to lock in place.
Adjusting Park Brake
1. With the brake (pedals) properly adjusted (but not actuated), unclip and remove locking pin (D) and adjust clevis (E) of the park brake linkage at each side of the machine so there are 2 clicks of free play in the linkage. Left and right side clevis adjustments should be made in identical amounts for proper operation.
2. The park brake lever (F) should begin to lock at 3 clicks of lever travel, and the brakes should be fully locked at 6 - 8 clicks.
Tractor With Cab
1. Lift both rear wheels several inches off the ground.
2. Place a visible white horizontal line on the wheels or hubs to observe wheel RPM during setup.
3. Make sure that the brake rod return springs are connected to the brake rod bellcrank and anchor bracket at the bottom of the lower ROPS bracket at each side of the machine.
4. Rotate lever (A) clockwise to unlock brake pedal latch.
5. Push/pull on the pedal foot pad to make sure they are traveling at an equal distance, about 40 mm (1-37/64 in.) (B) from the starting point.
6. If both pedals are traveling an equal distance, then proceed to the next step. If not, adjustment is necessary:
Picture Note: Left rear shown, tire and wheel removed.
• To adjust lift pedal linkage, loosen both jam nuts (C) away from the turnbuckle (D). Turn turnbuckle clockwise to increase pedal travel distance, and counterclockwise to decrease pedal travel distance.
• Adjust pedal linkage on opposite side, so both pedals travel the same distance of approximately 40 mm (1-37/64 in.) from the starting point.
8. Start the tractor, place the transmission in B-2 position, and set the engine throttle speed to 2000 RPM.
9. Press down on brake pedals.
10. Both wheel hubs should slow down at the same time (or similar) rate of speed. If not, adjust turnbuckles until they slow down at about the same rate of speed.