Great Dane GDRZ61-25KAE Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service Steering & Brakes - 40
SERVICE STEERING & BRAKES
NOTE: If the ends of the levers strike against each
other while in the neutral position, move the levers to
the neutral lock position and carefully bend them
outward. Move them back to the neutral position and
check for the recommended gap of 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.).
If positions of the control levers are unequal, an
adjustment is necessary.
Alignment Procedure
1. Adjust position of motion control levers:
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Loosen capscrews (C).
Slide both levers forward or rearward to desired
position on control arm until levers are aligned.
Tighten capscrews.
Adjusting Park Brake
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
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2. Loosen set screw (A).
3. Turn knob (B) clockwise several times.
4. Tighten set screw down in the lower slot.
5. Test park brake.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Due to initial brake
wear, the park brake should be checked and
adjusted after the first 25 hours of use.
A park brake that is adjusted too tightly could
damage the transmission or cause premature brake
wear.
C
A
B