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4 Adjustments
Brake Adjustment
Figure 13. Tuff Torq K60 Clutch/Brake Rod
Adjust nut (A) to provide correct spring length.
Tuff Torq K60 Transmission
1. Engage the parking brake..
2. The brake spring should be compressed to a length
of 2-7/8”. Turn the adjustment nut (A, Figure 13) to
increase or reduce spring tension until correct spring
length is reached.
A
Peerless 801
1. Place the transmission in gear and release the park-
ing brake.
2. See Figure 11. Move the brake rod (A) back and
forth to be sure there is no tension on the brake pads.
3. Push the cam lever (B) forward (toward front of trac-
tor) to take out any slack. The gap between lever (B)
and stop (C) should be 1/8" (0.3mm). Use a feeler
gauge to measure. if adjustment is required, proceed
to step 4.
4. Loosen or tighten the adjustment nut (D) to obtain the
correct dimension.
5. Fully depress the clutch/brake pedal and lock the
parking brake by pulling up on the parking brake
knob.
6. The brake rod spring should measure 2-7/8" when
compressed. Turn the adjustment nut (E) as neces-
sary to obtain correct spring length.
7. With spring compressed to 2-7/8", adjust set collar (F)
1/4" from brake arm assembly (if present).
Figure 11. Brake Adjustment – Gear Model
A. Brake Rod D. Adjustment Nut
B. Brake Cam Lever E. Spring Adjustment Nut
C. Stop F. Set Collar
2-7/8”
2-7/8”