Blue Giant BGN-40, Owner'S Manual

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6-1.2. Stopping Distance Adjustment.
The stopping distance of the truck should require mini-
mal adjustment. However, this distance should be
checked with each planned maintenance.
Using an unloaded truck, run truck to its top speed on
an even dry concrete surface. Move control handle
into the lower braking position. Measure length of
braking path from the actuation point of the brakes
until the truck has stopped. The actual length of the
braking path should be between approximately 1.5 -
2.5 ft (0.5-0.7 m).
To adjust stopping distance, proceed as follows:
1. Block load wheels.
2. Remove the compartment covers as described in
paragraph
5-3.
3. Rotate the adjusting nut ( Figure 6-1 ) clockwise to
SHORTEN the stopping distance or counterclock-
wise to LENGTHEN the stopping distance.
4. Remove load wheel blocks and check operation.
5. Install the compartment covers as described in
paragraph
5-3.
6-1.3. Brake Assembly Replacement
1. Block load wheels.
2. Remove the compartment covers as described in
paragraph
5-3.
3. Disconnect electric brake from harness (1, Figure
12-27 ).
4. Remove the three mounting screws ( Figure 6-1 )
and the brake.
5. Place the new brake into position and secure with
the three mounting screws.
6. Finally tighten the three mounting screws to 52 in-
lb (6 Nm).
7. Reconnect electric brake from harness (1, Figure
12-27 ).
8. Remove load wheel blocks and check operation.
9. Install the compartment covers as described in
paragraph
5-3.
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