Adjustments, Continued) – Smithco Super Star FX 43-250-A (sn Fx1001 – FX1020) Parts & Service Manual User Manual
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ADJUSTMENTS
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PARK BRAKE
The park brake is located on the right hand side of the machine and
operates a brake on the right rear wheel. Push lever forward to en-
gage and pull back to disengage.
To adjust turn the knob on the end of the handle. For further adjust-
ment you may turn the yokes (A) clockwise to tighten and counter
clockwise to loosen.
DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The brake can be adjusted through the access hole in the backing
plate. Remove the rubber plug from the backing plate. Using a
drum brake adjusting tool, or a suitable flat blade screw driver, ro-
tate the adjusting star towards the axle shaft to expand the shoes,
one click at a time. Expand the shoes until slight contact is made
with the drum. It is highly recommended that you adjust 1 click at
a time with the maximum adjustment being 2 clicks. Rotate the
drum back and forth to insure the brake is not rubbing excessively,
if so back off the adjuster star. Slight rubbing is acceptable as the
brake is used it will seat in. Test after each adjustment.
ADJUSTMENT OF BELT TENSIONER
The belt tensioner controls the tension
on the belt from the engine to the
pump. The proper tension of the idler
should be in the second notch on the
side of the tensioner. Over tightening
the belt will shorten the life of the belt
and the machine may not perform to
the best of its ability. To adjust belt
tensioner, loosen the bolt holding the
tensioner (A). Bring idler pulley tight to
the belt and turn tensioner into belt to
the second notch. Tighten bolt on
tensioner.
Solenoid Mounts Here