Raymond® Walkie Pallet Truck Maintenance Manual

Brake (Deadman) Switch

Adjustment

The brake (deadman) switch (SW2) is located near the brake drum, at the side of the drive motor. See Figure6-14.

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 page2-11.

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 Figure6-15.

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.

Component Procedures

Brake (Deadman) Switch

Component Procedures

Brake (Deadman) Switch

8.Install the drive unit cover and torque to 35 ft. lbs. (49 Nm).

9.Remove the blocks, connect the battery connector and turn the key switch ON.

10.Test the operation of the truck.

Removal

1.Lower the forks completely.

2.Turn the key switch OFF and disconnect the battery connector.

3.Remove the drive unit cover.

4.Disconnect the wires on the deadman switch.

5.Remove the screws holding the deadman switch on the mounting bracket.

6.Remove the deadman switch.

Installation

1.Mount the deadman switch to the mounting bracket.

2.Connect the wires to the deadman switch.

3.Reconnect the battery connector and turn the key switch ON.

4.Test drive the truck.

5.Adjust the switch if necessary. See “Brake (Deadman) Switch” on page6-27.

6.Turn the key switch OFF and disconnect the battery connector.

7.Install the drive unit cover.

8.Reconnect the battery connector.