Taylor-Dunn AN 171, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Brakes
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1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF”
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center “OFF” position.
3. Confirm the electric park brake is set.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and
negative cables at the batteries.
Adjust the Brake Linkages
Do not use this procedure to adjust the brakes. This
procedure should only be performed when replacing any
of the mechanical brake linkages or cables or it is found
that the cables or linkages have been adjusted
incorrectly.
6. Loosen the brake linkage jam nut.
7. Remove the clevis pin from the brake arm.
8. Depress the treadle until the front of the treadle is
level with the floorboard.
9. Hold the brake arm up against the front of the chain
case housing.
10. Adjust the brake linkage so that the clevis pin can
be inserted into the brake arm while it is against
the chain case housing.
NOTE: When adjusted correctly, the brake arm will
contact the chain case when the front of the
treadle is level with the floorboard.
11.Install a new cotter pin into the clevis pin and tighten
the brake linkage jam nut.
12.Reconnect the main positive and negative at the
batteries, lower the wheels to the ground, remove
the blocks from the wheels, and test drive.
Brake arm against housing
Step #8 - Level with floorboard