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Care and maintenance – Dixon 5000 Series User Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

MODELS ZTR 5501 & ZTR 5601 DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT:

Position parking brake lever in the off or disengaged position.

This will allow the belt idler used on the engine to T -box to swing fully and apply tension to
the belt.

At this time, check that the cable which pulls the idler to a neutral position h as
approximately 1 -1/2 to 2 inches of free play.

If adjustment is required, loosen the lock nuts on the cable block and turn cable sleeve in
or out to achieve desired measurement.

Re-tighten lock nuts.

NOTE: Cable must have the above dimension with parking brake released or drive belt

may slip, causing loss of power.