Adjusting Spindle Brakes (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)

CAUTION: The mower blades should stop in approximately five seconds when the mower or PTO is disengaged.

If you believe that your blades may not be stopping in that period of time, take your machine to your authorized dealer where they can safely check and service your machine.

IMPORTANT: Avoid belt damage.

Spindle brake engagement should be checked and corrected every time the mower belt tension is adjusted.

Mower belt tension should be adjusted, if required, before brakes are adjusted.

  1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

  2. Remove mower deck.

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    Remove left and right belt shield and adjust two blade brakes (A).


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    Measure distance from spindle brake bracket (B) to nut (C) on end of brake rod.

    • Bracket to nut distance should be within specification.

      ItemMeasurementSpecification
      Bracket to nutDistance2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in)



  5. If adjustment is required, turn nut (C) on end of brake rod in correct direction to set brake at proper distance from pulley.

  6. Adjust both brakes.

  7. Install left belt shield.

  8. Install mower deck.

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