Simplicity AGCO Allis 500 Series, Service And Repair Manual

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Brake & Brake Spring Adjustment -
Hydro-Gear 0500 / 0650 Models
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Place a .025" feeler gauge (A, Figure 3) between the
two outer brake stators (refer to inset illustration).
The gap should be between .025"–.030". To adjust:
a. Remove cotter pin from castellated nut (B) if pre-
sent.
b. To decrease gap, hold feeler gauge in gap and turn
nut (B) clockwise until resistance is felt on the feel-
er gauge. To increase gap, turn axle nut (B)
counter-clockwise and recheck gap.
c. If cotter pin was removed, back off nut (counter-
clockwise) until the nearest slot is aligned with hole
in threads. Replace cotter pin.
4 Adjustments
Brake Adjustment
2-7/8"-3"
Figure 4. Brake Spring Adjustment
A. Nut
B. Spring
B
A
Figure 3. Brake Adjustment (Hydro Model)
A. Feeler Gauge
B. Nut
CHECK GAP with .025" FEELER GAUGE
OUTER
BRAKE
OUTSIDE
(Axle)
INSIDE
(Trans.)
INNER
BRAKE
OUTER
STATORS
B
A
Front
3. See Figure 4. Set the parking brake. Loosen or
tighten adjustment nut (A) until spring (B) is com-
pressed to 2-7/8" to 3" length as shown.
Lubricate the
Brake Stators
with Spray
Lubricant
Yearly