Raymond® Walkie Pallet Truck Maintenance Manual
Component Procedures Brake (Deadman) Switch
Brake (Deadman) Switch Adjustment The brake (deadman) switch (SW2) is located near the brake drum, at the side of the drive motor. See Figure 6-14.
Brake (Deadman) Switch
1. Turn the key switch to OFF and disconnect the battery connector.
WARNING Use extreme care whenever the truck is jacked up. Keep hands and feet clear from vehicle while jacking the truck. After the truck is jacked, DO NOT rely on the jack alone to support the truck. For details, see “Jacking Safety” on page 2-11.
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Figure 6-14: Brake (Deadman) Switch
2. Jack the truck and block the frame. 3. Remove the drive unit cover. 4. Loosen the two (2) screws holding the switch on the bracket. Slide the switch to the left as far as possible. See Figure 6-15.
Brake (Deadman) Switch
5. Slide the switch back to the right until the switch “clicks”. Move the switch to the left (approximately 1/32 in. [0.7 mm]) until it “clicks” again. Retighten the screws. 6. Check that the brake arm makes solid contact with the switch lever. 7. Check that the switch “clicks” near the middle of the cam arm movement. The brake switch should operate within 10 degrees of the full up or down handle position. Be sure the switch does not bottom out when fully compressed.
PDMM-0100 Issued: 5/21/01
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Figure 6-15: Brake (Deadman) Switch Inactive, Brake ON
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