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Hi Tom, First is the clutch not dis-engaging or the brake not applying? If you pull both clutch levers back 6 to 8 inches the tractor should stop moving. If you have to pull the levers back futher to stop the tractor, then you need to adjust the clutch linkage. If the tractor stops at the 6 to 8 inch pull, then the right hand brake is out of adjustment or worn out. Remove the sheet metal cover on top of the clutch/brake housing. It is about 4" square and is attached by 4 1/4" cap screws. With cover removed you should be able to see the brake band and adjusting bolt. NOT THE 1/4" CAP SCREW UNDER THE COVER. The adjusting bolt is about 3/8" and connects the band ends. There is a round nut with four slots that you turn with a screwdriver through the 2" bung hole on the back of the housing about 6" below the sheet metal cover. Turn the nut down tight and back off one turn. Now check that the linkage under the cover starts applying the brake band when the lever is at 6 to 8 inches. If the brake still doesn't hold, you are probably down to the rivets. To adjust clutch release bearing: remove front 2" bung and with a 1/2" socket and a long extention loosen the capscrew next to the release bearing (no more than one turn). The capscrew is in a angled/slot, so you turn the bearing sleeve to adjust the bearing closer to or futher from the pressure plate fingers. Adjust the bearing so you have 1" free-travel. To replace brake band: split the track, remove drive spocket, back off brake adjuster, remove bolts retaining final drive and slide out until the drive axle hits track frame, rotate final drive housing until axle clears track frame and slide free. Replace brake band. Good time to check steering clutch and release/throw-out bearing. Lee
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