Simplicity 5212 User Manual

Adjustments
^j^WARNING
Perform adjustment only with engine
stopped, key removed, and tractor on
level ground.
TRACTOR ADJUSTMENTS
1. A djust parking brake as follows.
a. Place the transmission in gear and
release the parking brake. Move the
brake rod (I, figure 32) back and
forth to be sure there is no tension on
the brake pads.
b. Push the cam lever (A, figure 31)
forward (toward front of tractor) to
take out any slack. The gap between
lever (A) and stop (B) should be 1/8
inch (0.3 mm). Use a feeler gauge to
measure. If not 1/8 inch, perform
step C.
Figure 31. Parking Brake Adjustment
A. Brake Cam Lever C. Locking Nut
B. Stop D. Adjusting Nut
c. L oosen the locking nut (C). Tighten
the adjusting nut (D) to decrease gap
or loosen nut to increase gap. Re¬
check the measurement. When cor¬
rect, tighten locking nut against ad¬
justing nut.
2. Adjust brake rod as follows.
The clutch-brake pedal must be in up
position. With one hand, push rod
guide (C, figure 32) as far forward as
slot (B) will allow while pulling rod (I)
back with other hand. With rod guide in
this position, tighten or loosen nut (A)
until I / 4 inch of clearance is obtained
between nut and end of spring (D).
3. Adjust clutch rod as follows.
a. With the pedal up, push the idler
pulley (F, figure 32) firmly against
the belt. With the pulley in this
position, the gap between nut (E)
and the rod guide (G) should be 7/8
to 1 inch (22 to 25 mm). If not,
tighten nut (E) to decrease gap or
loosen nut to increase gap. Recheck
measurement.
b. Depress and lock the clutch-brake
pedal. Loosen the setscrew in the set
collar (H). Move the collar against
the spring which is located between
collar (H) and rod guide (G). Be sure
spring is seated as far as possible
over rod guide (G). Tighten the set¬
screw; the spring should be free to
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Simplicity 5212 Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	5212
Category	Tractor
Language	English