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BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

4.2 BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Disengaging the blade causes a brake to come
into action. This is to stop the blade turning within
five seconds.
Longer braking times do not comply with safety
regulations, but adjusting the brake so that it
stops quicker than this can cause the belt to slip
on the shoe resulting in overheating with the typi-
cal smell of burnt rubber.
The braking power on the blade belt is generated by
the spring (1) which catches the blade engagement
lever (2) after disengagement. In order to use all the
braking power, do not allow the lever to reach its
end of travel in relation to the guide shoe (3).
Check that the brake shoe (4) is not deformed.
u Remove the steering column cover [see 5.1].
Disengage the blade and check that the lever (2)
and guide shoe (3) have a clearance of at least 7-8
mm.
If this is not so, adjust the nuts (5) on the tie-rod (6)
until you achieve this clearance.
After adjustment, disengage the blade; the brake
shoe (4) should press adequately against the belt
(7), stopping rotation within 5 seconds of disen-
gagement.
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