BUNNING Lowlander MK4, Instruction Manual

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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL
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6.4.4.3 ADJUSTING BRAKES WITH FIXED LEVERS
Take up the slack when the actuator stroke reaches about two thirds of the maximum travel (See figure 9.4.3.a ).
To take up the slack, turn the lever by one or more splines, ensuring that the brakes are not touching when released
(to prevent overheating the brakes).
Never change the linkage position for the actuator on the lever without authorisation from the vehicle manufacturer
as the vehicle will have been tested with the actuator at this position (the brake operating levers have several holes,
always use the original hole).
For braking systems with a yoke, the yoke must remain parallel with the axle especially when the brakes are fully
applied (See figure 9.4.3.b). This means that the stroke of the levers on the brakes at each side must be identical.
Otherwise, the brake slack must be adjusted.
6.4.4.4 ADJUSTING BRAKES WITH ADJUSTABLE LEVERS
Take up the slack when the actuator stroke reaches about two thirds of the maximum stroke (See also section 6.4.4.3
Adjusting brakes with fixed levers).
To take up the slack, turn the adjustment screw on the lever to adjust the relative position of the cam and the lever
(See figure
9.4.4 ).
NOTE: Adjust the actuator brakes by pushing the lever to turn it in a particular direction. The screw must be
adjusted so that the cam moves in this direction to take up the slack. The direction in which the screw must be
turned depends on the configuration.
Ensure that the brakes are not touching when released (to prevent overheating the brakes).
Never change the linkage position for the actuator on the lever without authorisation from the vehicle
manufacturer as the vehicle will have been tested with the actuator at this position (the brake operating levers
have several holes, always use the original hole)