Taylor-Dunn B0-050-00, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Brakes Page 5
Inspection and Replacement of Park Brake Pedal Lock
6. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. With the brake pedal in its fully extended
position, remove the 1/2” bolt and locknut
from under the pedal.
8. Remove the pedal and park brake lock
assembly from the brake arm.
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. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of adequate capacity
to lift and support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and support devices
of rated load capacity may result in serious bodily injury.
Park
Brake
Lock
Brake
Arm
Brake
Pedal
1/2”
Bolt
Always use new locknuts. Locknuts become less effective if used more
than once. Failure to replace the locknuts may result in the locknuts
or bolts coming loose causing property damage and/or severe bodily
9. Install a new pedal and park brake lock
assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Reconnect the main positive and negative at the batteries.
12. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
13. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Wear Limits:
If the park brake lock does not catch, or it slips easily, it must be replaced.
Press on the lower half of the pedal. If the park brake lock engages with little effort on the upper
most notch, check the linkage adjustments and adjust as needed.
INSPECT THE PARK BRAKE