#217A5 Clevis appropriately to adjust the length
of the linkage. When satisfied with equal
adjustment re-install the #2501 pin, secure with
#910 Lynch pin, and tighten jut to secure #217A
position. Hold each #225D Adjuster with wrench
and tighten its respective #225C Jam Nut.
DANGER: The proper adjustment and
maintenance of your Disk Brakes can not
be overemphasized! Double check your work
for safety. Always call our Service Department
with any doubts or questions you may have!
With both Brakes in balance, you can now evenly
set their working tension. Using a "spring scale",
pull forward at top of Brake Lever with a force of
approximately 15 lbs.
This force should allow the Brake Lever to pas
and lock behind the exposed carriage bolt head..
If it takes less than this pressure, evenly shorten
the brake linkage assemblies as describe above
until you reach the approximately 15 lb. force
level.
If it takes more than the recommended 15 lbs.
pressure, evenly loosen the clevis on the end of
each Brake tension rod until you reach the 15 lb.
force level.
When satisfied with your adjustment, close your
Seat/Cover Assembly and latch it securely.
Remove blocking from beneath Crawler and
safely lower it to the ground.
Release your Parking Brake and check your final
adjustment. It is
mandatory
that when the Brake
Pedal is released, that each Disk Brake’s
puck
is
fully released and the Disk Brake assemblies are
free to move without any appreciable
drag
on
their respective Disks.
DISK PUCK WEAR
As the Brake System is your highest priority
safety device, it is
m a n d a t o r y
that you compensate
for any Puck (brake lining) wear by repeating the
DISK BRAKE A D J U S T M E N T steps detailed above.
Check with factory Service Department with
any questions you may have regarding when and
how to replace Brake Pucks (brake linings) or
