Motrec T-224, Operator And Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance
DEADMAN SEAT BRAKE
Maintenance work must be performed by trained personnel only. Before any maintenance work, turn key
switch to off and disconnect battery terminal.
LUBRICATION:
Grease the spherical rod end, two pillow blocks and brake cable arm.
CHECK BRAKE PAD:
Minimum brake pad wear is 1/8 inch ( 3 mm ).
SEAT ADJUSTMENT:
1. Unscrew the jam nut on the spherical rod end of the push rod, under the seat.
2. Unscrew the push rod until a 1/8 inch (3mm) gap remains between the pivot and the spring rods
(see figure A).
3. Tighten the jam nut.
SPRING ADJUSTMENT:
Tighten the spring adjustment rods until they exceed the bracket by two inchs (50 mm) as shown on
figure B.
BRAKE PADS ADJUSTMENT:
1. Slide the seat fully rearward.
2. Unscrew the jam nut on the brake cable adjustment bolt, on the outer brake pad.
3. Unscrew the adjustment bolt to increase brake pressure.
4. The springs must be able to apply the parking brake when the seat is raised slowly.
5. Check the deadman seat switch; it must be activated when the seat is raised.
6. Tighten the jam nut.
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