Scag Power Equipment MAG - Manual (Page 22)

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6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the
parking brake lever is placed in the “Engage” position and
the parking brake will not hold the mower from moving. A
minor adjustment can be made at the control lever by
loosening the jam nut shown in Figure 6-1 and turning the
rod in a clockwise direction to tighten the linkage. Tighten
the jam nut.
If this adjustment does not hold the mower from moving or
no more thread is available on the rod, contact your Scag
dealer before operating the mower.
Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is
not operable. Possible severe injury could
result.
WARNING:
ADJUSTMENTS
6.2 FORWARD/REVERSE NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
The forward/reverse linkage should be adjusted whenever
the mower will not stay stationary when the forward/reverse
(right) foot pedal is placed in the neutral position.
1. Set the engine deck on jack stands so the wheels are
free to rotate.
2. Block the caster wheels to prevent an accident should
the unit fall off the jacks.
3. Start the engine and observe for drive wheel
rotation.
If the wheels consistently rotate when the foot control
is in neutral, go to step 4.
If the drive wheels intermittently rotate, i.e. the drive
wheels sometimes rotate and sometimes do not when
the foot pedal is not depressed, then check the neutral
adjustment bolt for “zero free play” in the neutral control
spring.
Figure 6-1 Adjustments
1/4"
Pump Drive
Adjustment Nut
Forward/Reverse
Neutral Adjustment
Nut
Parking Brake
Adjustment Nuts
Right Foot Pedal
Adjustment Nuts
Adjustment
Dimension
Section 6