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SECTION 7
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
lever fully down), you should be able to grab the bottom
of the band and wiggle it back and forth on the drum. It
shouldn't feel tight. You should also be able to grab the metal
"J" bend at the end of the cable where the adjusting nut is
and move it up and down, essentially moving the band and
pins in the mounting bracket slots. This shouldn't feel tight
either. If the band is too tight it will drag and the operator
may experience a sluggish vehicle and notice smoke coming
from the engine compartment and an unpleasant smell, as the
band brake rubs against the drum. This will cause the band
to wear out prematurely. If the 5th position (click) does not
provide the full engagement with normal firm effort (extra
effort for the 6th) after checking the band brake as described
above, adjust the cable accordingly. Loosen jam nut at cable
and thread out as needed. Figure 7-14.
Figure 7-14. Adjusting the parking brake.
7.3.6 BRAKE PLUNGER ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT
It is critical that the master cylinder pistons are adjusted
properly when the steering handlebars are in the cen-
tered position. Overheating of the brake system could
occur due to the piston being adjusted too far in. This
could cause a drag on the system and a possible brake
lockup or brake fade. On the other hand, the piston being
adjusted too far out increases the distance the piston is
required to travel to provide brake pressure. This can
result in the steering arm contacting and/or bending the
plunger pin guide tab resulting in compromised system
operation.
1. Remove the steering assembly cover (Figure 7-8) .
2. Pull back the rubber boot at both master cylinder plunger
pins and check each piston location relative to the face of
the master cylinder casting as illustrated in Figure 7-15.
Use a straight edge against the face of the casting to ensure
the piston is between zero and 0.020" (0.5 mm) depth in
the master cylinder.
3. If adjustment is needed, loosen the jam nut and thread
the adjustable plunger pin either in or out as necessary.
4. Loosen the set screw on each of the plunger pin collars and
push them up against the plunger pin guide tabs. Apply
Loctite # 242 to the set screw threads and re-secure the
set screws.
Figure 7-15. Location of piston.
7.3.7 ENGINE COOLING & EXHAUST SYSTEM
Engine cooling air is drawn in on the right side of the engine
compartment and expelled with the exhaust on the left side.
Keep all ducting and screening in place.
Coolant Recommendations - Kohler Aegis
Use equal parts of ethylene glycol (anti-freeze) and water only.
Distilled or deionized water is recommended, especially in ar-
eas where the water contains a high mineral content. Propylene
glycol based anti-freeze is
not
recommended.
This mixture will provide protection from -37º C (-35º F) to
108º C (226º F). For protection and use outside the indicated
temperature limits, follow the anti-freeze manufacturers
instructions on the container, but do not exceed 70% anti-
freeze.
DO NOT use anti-freeze with stop-leak additive(s), or put any
other additives in the cooling system.
Type: Permanent type of anti-freeze; green coloured
Mixed Ratio: 50% mixed
Freezing Point: -35º C (-31º F)
Coolant Capacity
LH775 2 L (2.18 U.S. qt)
