Yard-Man 53AA1A3G401 - Manual (Page 13)

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Checking the Brake Adjustment
• Position the Z-Series on a level surface and move
the throttle lever to the slowest position (turtle).
• Stop the engine, remove the key from the ignition,
and engage the parking brake.
• Release both hydraulic relief levers.
• From the rear push on the frame and try to move
the Z-Series.
If you can move it, then the brake force must be
increased. Go to ADJUSTING BRAKE FORCE.
If you can not move it, the go on to next step.
• Release the parking brake and try again to move
the Z-Series by pushing.
If you can not move it, then the brake force must be
decreased. Go to ADJUSTING BRAKE FORCE.
If you can move it, then you are done (no adjustment
necessary).
Adjusting Brake Force
• Place the Z-Series on level surface without the
brake engaged and place blocks behind the
wheels.
• Turn the engine OFF and remove the key from the
ignition.
• From underneath the Z-Series directly behind the
caster wheel pivot bar, locate the brake rods. There
is one on the right and one on the left.
See Figure 11.
• The factory sets a 1/16” gap minimum between the
brake arm and frame of the Z-Series. More
adjustment may be necessary
If increased force is needed, then rotate brake rods
clockwise.
If decreased force is needed, then rotate brake rods
counterclockwise.
• Repeat process on the other brake rod.
• Check the operation of the brakes before operating.
If the adjustment does not help, see your dealer.
Figure 11
Steering Adjustment
• Remove the ignition key from ignition switch and
detach the bottom of the rubber boot cover on the
drive handles.
• Slide the boot cover all the way up (toward the drive
handles) to access the drive handle bolts.
• Remove both bolts securing the drive handles and
remove the drive handles and the rubber boot.
• Remove the four bolts securing the retaining plate
to the control tower cover.
• Pull up on the cover and slide up and over the
control tower.
• Remove both safety switches from their respective
holders by squeezing together on the retaining clips
while gently pushing upward until the switches clear
the brackets.
Brake Rod
Frame
Brake Arm
Measure Gap