Bush Hog Estate Series - Manual (Page 22)

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PARKING BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT / INSTALLATION
OUTSIDE BRAKE ARMS
1. The outside brake arms are to remain in the posi-
tion as received from the factory. (Horizontal and
rearward)
2. Install brake cables finger tight and position the
brake handle in the “vertical” position.
3. Open left and right relief valves on the pumps by
pulling the RH and LH levers to the rear and lock
out in the keyway slot to disengage for free-
wheeling. (See photo on page 14)
4. Install the brake cable spring onto the brake arm.
(Note: the spring should be positioned to the out-
side of the brake arm.)
INSIDE BRAKE ARMS
5. The inside brake arms are to be installed in the
vertical position.
6. Attach the return spring to the brake arm and to
the axle tension rod.
7. Tighten the nuts on the brake cable casing to
remove excess slack.
8. Install a wheel and tire on the transaxle hub.
9. Position the brake handle in the “off” position.
The tire and wheel should rotate freely without
dragging.
RH Outside Brake Arm
RH Inside Brake Arm
RH Brake Cable
Return Springs
Tension Rod
LH Brake Cable
Brake Cable
Adjusting Nuts
LH Outside Brake Arm
Brake Cable
Adjusting Nuts
Brake Handle
(Shown in Horizontal Position)
Hydrostatic Oil Filter