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4.15 ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE
1. The Parking Brake may be adjusted through the
use of the jam nuts on the brake rod which push
against the compression spring which pushes on
the caliper arm. See Figure 11.
2. Turn the nuts further on the rod (clockwise) to
tighten the brake and further off the rod
(counterclockwise) to loosen the brake.
3. Ensure when the brake is applied, the caliper arms
do not contact the return nuts on the rods in front of
the caliper arms. If they do, back them off slightly.
4. When installing new pads in the calipers, they must
be burnished by driving for a short distance (about
200 feet) with the brake on. To do this, bring the
parking brake lever part way up, while driving
normally (in a straight line). This quickly breaks-in
the pads for maximum effectiveness.
4.16 ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK
STRAIGHT
Check and adjust tire pressure. Increase pressure on
side unit tracks toward. DO NOT exceed maximum
recommended tire pressure (refer to Specifications).
If tire pressure adjustment does not solve tracking
problem, the limiter bolts at base of handles can be
adjusted. See Figure 12. Front bolts are for forward and
rear bolts are for reverse. Lengthen bolts (move closer
to lever) on side which is too fast.
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1. Jam Nuts
2. Compression Spring
Figure 11
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2
1
Front
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1
2
1. Limiter Bolt
2. Lever
Figure 12
