4 DRIVE SYSTEM 4–1 BRAKES
Always stop the engine and engage the parking brake before you leave the operator’s seat.
2 1/4” (6,35 mm)
1 A–02414R
Fig. 4–1 Brake Pedal Adjustment
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Fig. 4–2 Pedal Linkage
4–1.1 Parking Brake Adjustment
1. There must be 1/4” (6,35 mm) of movement under the bottom edge (heel) of the brake pedal (Fig. 4–1). This is done by first loosening the jam nut (Fig. 4–2, Item 1) and then turning the nut on the end of the linkage rod (Fig. 4–2, Item 2). The brake pucks must make contact with thebrake discs when the pedal is moved 1/4” (6,35 mm), but not be fully engaged. 2. If the adjustment can not be obtained by turning the nut (Fig. 4–2, Item 2), the brake lever must be removed from the cam pin.
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When the brakes are in good condition and adjusted correctly, they will keep the loader from moving when in the parked position.
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Fig. 4–3 Removing Brake Lever 3. The hydrostatic pumps may have to be removed or lifted to getto the brake lever for easier removal.
4. Loosen the bolt on the brake lever. Do not remove the bolt.
5. Using pry bars and hammer, hit the bolt until the brake lever is loose from the cam pin (Fig. 4–3). 6. Remove the bolt and brake lever and turn the cam pin counterclockwise until the brake pucks make contact with the brake discs.
7. Install the brake lever and bolt. Tighten the bolt to 65–70 ft.–lbs. (88–95 Nm) torque. 8. Install or lower the hydrostatic pumps. 9. Adjust the parking brake as outlined in step 1. 4–1.2 Parking Brake Removal 1. Raise the Operator Guard (See Paragraph 5–5.1, Page 5–1). B–5210
2. Remove the front panel (Fig. 4–4). 105 of 256
Fig. 4–4 Removing Front Panel –4–1–
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