Scag Power Equipment SFZ61-28BS Manuel D’Utilisation

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Section 6
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
6.1 
 WARNING
Do  not  operate  the  mower  if  the  parking  brake 
is  not  operable.  Possible  severe  injury  could 
result. 
The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the 
parking brake lever is placed in the “ENGAGE” position and 
the parking brake will not prevent the mower from moving. 
If the following procedures do not allow you to engage the 
parking brake properly, contact your Scag dealer for further 
brake adjustments.
Park the machine on a flat surface and block the 
1. 
caster wheels to prevent the machine from moving. 
Remove the ignition key.
Disengage the parking brake. See Figure 6-1.
2. 
Release the seat hold down latch and tilt the seat 
3. 
forward to gain access to the brake control linkage.
Remove the cotter pin securing the pivot to the brake 
4. 
control linkage. See Figure 6-2.
Push down on the brake control rod to disengage the 
5. 
parking brake and adjust the pivot until it meets the 
mounting hole. Insert the pivot into the brake control 
linkage and secure with the cotter pin.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 on the other side of the 
6. 
machine.
Test the parking brake.
7. 
- Note -
If  this  procedure  does  not  achieve  proper  brake 
adjustment, please contact your authorized Scag 
dealer.
ADJUSTMENTS
RELEASE BRAKE
HANDLE
Brake Adjustment
Figure 6-1. 
ADJUST HERE
Brake Rod Adjustment
Figure 6-2.