tallen4392 69 #1 Posted July 15, 2020 Does anyone know how the foot brake on a charger 12 works or what goes wrong with them the rod attached to the pedal moves when you depress the brake but does not stop or slow the machine I took the cover off the middle where the controls are to see if I could figure it out but I cannot figure out how it works. any advice or what to look for would be great thanks for the help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,908 #2 Posted July 15, 2020 If it's anything like my 1076 or C160, it's not actually a brake . All it does is put the transmission into neutral. I do believe, but I have been wrong before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,069 #3 Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) There is a pin that goes into a cam inside the tunnel where the motion controller is. Your owner manual has an adjustment procedure Edited July 15, 2020 by 953 nut fat finger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,815 #4 Posted July 15, 2020 Look in that tunnel again. You'll see a funny lookin' plate like this. Either it has come apart, or the spring is broken. The PERMANENT solution is to put the return spring on the outside of the hoodstand...like in this photo. I have this flat plate and spring for sale on Ebay now. it is item # 133406167292 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tallen4392 69 #5 Posted July 15, 2020 I was wondering about that being an actual brake to stop the machine I think it might just put it into neutral a little strange but this is my first hydro thanks one more thing there is a tow lever the decal is worn anyone have a pic of which way it is suppose to go when pushing it and driving it would like to know the right way to turn it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #6 Posted July 16, 2020 One turn counter clockwise for tow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tallen4392 69 #7 Posted July 16, 2020 So where do I start from to put it in drive mode a certain amount of turns point in a certain direction turn it until the wheels don’t freewheel ????? Thanks It looks like the decal showed IT but can’t make it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,380 #8 Posted July 16, 2020 If the Tow valve hasn't moved in a while start by spraying it with penetrating oil every day for a week, then try to move it just a little. Then continue spraying it every day, and every few days try to move it. Every wiggle is progress.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tallen4392 69 #9 Posted July 16, 2020 It does move but there are no markings or anything to show the correct location Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 857 #10 Posted July 16, 2020 On my electro 12 the little handle on tow valve points towards the front of tractor to drive, 180 degrees counter clockwise the handle points to rear of tractor for push/tow. I am pretty sure they are the same if yours is sunstrand hydro. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,815 #11 Posted July 16, 2020 Charger 12 has Sundstrand HydroGear model 90-2046 and the TOW VALVE is pictured here in the WORKING position. Give it 1/4 turn (90 deg) EITHER WAY to all for SLOW towing of the tractor. A second pic is of the Valve itself. If it is stuck ()usually is after 50 years) remove the ENTIRE valve assembly using crescent wrench on the HEX plug. Then clean it up and use some anti-sieze on the screw threads. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
