Hey guys. I have a 2005 Dixon Ram 44 that is still going strong but the parking brake has weakened and doesn't hold the mower at a stop anymore. I'm looking for instructions on adjusting the parking brake if possible and would appreciate any help. Thanks!
Dixon Ram44 Parking Brake
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"Parking Brake AdjustmentJack up unit and support properly with jack stands.Allow clearance to work at rear transaxles. Beforemaking any adjustments:Set park brake.Measure the distance between the rod swivel pin andthe brake arm washer. With the brake engaged, thereshould be a gap of/" to ¼" (3 mm to 13 mm) between18the swivel pin and the brake arm washer.If measurement is out of range adjust as follows:disengage park brake lever. Remove retaining clip andremove brake arm by pulling horizontally from the EZTsplined shaft.Rotate brake arm on spline "rearward" to increasebrake tension. Rotate the brake arm one spline"forward" to decrease brake arm tension.Reinstall the retaining clip and recheck gap betweenrod swivel pin and brake rod washer. Repeat theprocedure on the other EZT"
"Parking Brake AdjustmentJack up unit and support properly with jack stands.Allow clearance to work at rear transaxles. Beforemaking any adjustments:Set park brake.Measure the distance between the rod swivel pin andthe brake arm washer. With the brake engaged, thereshould be a gap of/" to ¼" (3 mm to 13 mm) between18the swivel pin and the brake arm washer.If measurement is out of range adjust as follows:disengage park brake lever. Remove retaining clip andremove brake arm by pulling horizontally from the EZTsplined shaft.Rotate brake arm on spline "rearward" to increasebrake tension. Rotate the brake arm one spline"forward" to decrease brake arm tension.Reinstall the retaining clip and recheck gap betweenrod swivel pin and brake rod washer. Repeat theprocedure on the other EZT"