Bolens 13067 - Manual (Page 28)

MAINTENANCE (Coni.)
33“ & 36" Decks Adjust the mower
drive cable end (S, Pigs. 42 & 44 and S,
Fig. 48 on the following page) or relocate
the adjustable pulley (B, Fig. 42 or X, Fig.
44) within its slot on the idler support
bracket. If further adjustment is
necessary, move mower ahead by
adjusting pivot location on lift arms (E,
Fig. 45). Repeat this test until belt does
not move. Check mower leveling after
adjusting pivots (E).
MOWER DECK BRAKE
ADJUSTMENTS
If the mower deck pulleys do not stop
rotating within 5 seconds after placing the
mower blade drive lever (F, page 17) into
the disengaged (DOWN) position, adjust
as follows:
A\
WARNING!
BEFORE ADJUSTING THE MOWER
DECK BLADE BRAKE, SHUT THE
ENGINE OFF, APPLY THE PARKING
BRAKE, ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL,
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE
AND PREVENT IT FROM TOUCHING
THE SPARK PLUG, AND REMOVE THE
KEY FROM THE KEYSWITCH.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
28“ Mower Deck Brake
Adjustment
1. Move mower blade drive lever to the
disengaged (DOWN) position.
2. Adjust cable and spring (K, Figs. 46 &
48) at nuts (R, Figs. 46 & 48) until all
slack in spring (K, Fig. 46) has been taken
up. WHEN ADJUSTED, SPRING (K)
SHOULD NOT BE UNDER TENSION
3. If brake pad (A, Fig. 46) is not centered
in pulley (B), Adjust idler arm pivot (D) as
necessary, by re-locating washers at pivot.
4. If blade still does not stop within 5
seconds after the mower drive has been
disengaged, replace brake pad (A).
33“ Mower Deck Brake
Adjustment
1. Move mower blade drive lever to the
disengaged (DOWN) position.
NUTS(R)
(
q
TI
CABLE SUPPORT(Q)
Fig. 48
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