John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 180)

6. Lock brake pedals together (318 and 420) and apply
parking brake.
7. Check length of spring on both sides of machine.
Spring should be approximately 42 mm (1.650 in.).
8. If necessary, adjust length of spring.
9. Loosen lock nut (A).
10. Turn nut until spring is 42 mm (1.650 in.) long.
Tighten lock nut.
11. Remove support stands.
12. Connect battery negative (—) cable.
M36554
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INSPECT AND REPAIR BRAKE PEDAL AND
NEUTRAL RETURN LINKAGE—316
1. Remove belly screen and fender deck.
NOTE: Disconnect brake rods from both sides of
machine.
2. Disconnect return spring (A).
3. Remove nut (B), plate or washer (D) and spring (C).
Inspect springs for weak coils.
Early Models
4. Disconnect brake rods from brake pedal.
A—Return Spring
B—Nut
C—Spring
D—Plate (Early Models)
—Washer (Later Models)
Later Models
M78048
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M78049
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MX,15905010,28 -19-07MAR95
MX,15906010,1 -19-07MAR95
Brakes/Brake Pedal(s) and Neutral Return Linkage
TM1590 (17MAY95)
60-10-8
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
020895
60
10
8