MacDon 9250, Operator'S Manual

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Form # 46584 Issue 11/06 Web Rev_01
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A
B
PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
D
C
E
REPOSITION BRAKE LINK ON BRACKET
AT HALF-WEAR STAGE
F
ADJUST BRAKE LINK HARDWARE
G
C
3/8” (10 mm)
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Traction Drive: Park Brake
Models: 9352, 4952, 2952 and 8152
The park brake is applied when brake lever (A) is
locked in the up position.
Adjust park brake after the first 10 hours of
operation and every 100 hours thereafter.
To increase brake force:
1. Move lever (A) down to release brake.
2. Turn knob (B) clockwise (towards the seat) until
brake force is adequate. Force required to raise
lever to the engaged position should be 70 to 90
lbs. (300 - 400 N).
NOTE: When brakes are approximately half worn,
knob (B) will reach the end of the adjustment
range. At this time, perform the following
adjustment:
1. Turn knob (B) counter-clockwise (towards the
side console), back to the beginning of the
adjustment range.
2. At the rear of both tractor frame legs, remove
bolt (C). Move link (D) to lower hole (E) in
bracket and replace bolt (C).
3. Adjust locknut (F) until the gap between the
head of the bolt (C) and locknut (F) is 3/8 inch
(10 mm) as shown. Tighten nut (G) to secure
the position.
4. Turn knob (B) on brake lever clockwise until
brake force is adequate. Force required to raise
lever to the engaged position should be 70 to 90
lbs. (300 - 400 N).
NOTE: When installing new brake bands, return
link (D) to original position, both sides, and adjust
hardware as shown.