Bush Hog 4430 Automobile User Manual


 
Brake Inspection
5. Check the brake system for fluid leaks.
6. Check the brake pedal for excessive travel or a spongy feel.
7. Check the friction pads for wear, damage and looseness.
8. Inspect the brake disc spline and pad wear surface for excessive
wear.
9. Change pads when worn to 3/64” (.1 cm), about the thickness of
a dime.
Parking Brake Adjustment
1. Engage the parking brake by pulling up the hand lever, the vehicle
should not roll while parked. If the vehicle moves, adjustment is
needed.
2. The hand lever is equipped with a rotating knob to
adjust the engagement of the parking brake. Loosen the set
screw on the side of the knob and turn the knob clockwise to
increase pressure on the brake system. Test the brake system
and adjust again, if needed. When adjustment is satisfactory,
tighten the set screw securely in the adjustment knob.
Parking Brake
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