Proper D2 Brake Function?

The external spring returns the brake pedal, there is a small spring also on the brake adjuster but that will not influence pedal return, get that big external spring on before you instal tin work is the best tip for today!. Also make sure you have the brake band positioning bolt coming up through the base of the steering clutch compartment too, tighten it all the way tight, then back it off 1.5 turns and lock in place with it's lock nut, it holds the brake band in proper alignment with the brake drum.
regards
Mike

Mike,
I don't have a Manual handy, but on a "J" series, I don't remember an internal spring on the Brake Band?
Jeff

my 5J manual shows spring 4B4654 on the adjusting rod.

Jeff, the internal spring on the adjusting rod that dpendzic referred to serves two purposes, it keeps the band tight up against the adjusting nut and also keeps the band spread away from the brake drum when not applied - without it the forward rotation of the brake drum when the machine is in reverse can sometimes cause the band to grab and tighten onto the drum giving you an unintended brake application. I learned that last piece of information when I first got my old 5J.

Mike,
I don't have a Manual handy, but on a "J" series, I don't remember an internal spring on the Brake Band?
Jeff

[quote="drujinin"]Mike,
I don't have a Manual handy, but on a "J" series, I don't remember an internal spring on the Brake Band?
Jeff[/quote]

Hi Jeff, Looking at my 3J1-3J3500 Parts Number book 4B6493 is the "external" spring attached to the brake pedal and the other end attaches to the bell housing and the 4B4976 "Eye Bolt", the small "internal" spring on the brake band adjuster is 4B4654.
regards
Mike

As soon as the first reply came up on the "spreader" spring. I suddenly remembered! Thanks for being patient as I was on a "internal pull back/rotate spring" thought and couldn't even picture the second spring in my mind>>>>>
Jeff