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Parking brake, Parking brake adjustments, Maintenance – Dixon Grizzly SE 966516601 User Manual

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Parking Brake

Visually check that no damage is found on the lever,
links, or switch belonging to the parking brake.
Perform a standstill test and check that there is
sufficient braking action.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The machine must be standing still when
applying the parking brake.

8065-006

Parking brake

WARNING!
Faulty adjustment results in reduced
braking ability and can cause an
accident.

Parking Brake Adjustments

Using a jack stand, raise the rear of the mower

1.

up off the ground. Make sure the machine is
securely supported.
Remove the rear tire assemblies.

2.

Release the park brake.

3.

Measure the distance from the swivel to the

4.

washer. (See Illustration). The measurement
should be 1¾" on both the right and left side
brake linkage assemblies.

8065-051

1. Swivel
2. Washer
Parking brake adjustment

8065-052

Parking brake adjustment

If adjustments are needed, loosen B jam nut

5.

and turn A jam nut until the correct distance is
achieved. Retighten B jam nuts against A jam
nuts.