PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT/ BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
INSP ADJ
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Measure: • Parking brake cable distance a Out of specification → Adjust. Parking brake cable distance: 43.5 ~ 46.5 mm (1.713 ~ 1.831 in) 2. Adjust: • Parking brake cable
a
Adjustment steps: • Loosen the locknut 1. • Turn the adjuster 2 in or out until the specified distance a is obtained. Turning in → Distance a is increased. Turning out → Distance a is decreased. • Tighten the locknut.
3. Measure: • Brake pad clearance (b + c) Out of specification → Adjust. Brake pad clearance (b + c): 1.5 ~ 2.0 mm (0.059 ~ 0.079 in)
4. Adjust: • Brake pad clearance Adjustment steps: • Loosen the locknut 1. • Turn the adjuster 2 in or out until the specified clearance between the brake pad 3 and brake disc 4 is obtained. • Tighten the locknut.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION 1. Place the machine on a level surface. 2. Check: • Fluid level Fluid level is under the lower level line a → Fill to the proper level. Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
2-30