Taylor-Dunn MX-026-00, Operation, Maintenance, And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Brake Service
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ADJUST THE BRAKE BAND
Do not adjust the brakes by means of the brake cable as this
may result in loss of braking power.
ADJUST THE BRAKE LINKAGE
Do not adjust the brakes by means of the brake cable as this
may result in loss of braking power.
6. Remove the nuts from the brake band adjusting bolt.
7. Depress the brake pedal to the floorboard and hold in
position.
8. Adjust the brake cable so that there is 1/4” clearance
between the bell crank and the frame.
9. Reinstall the adjusting bolt nuts and adjust the brake band.
10. Test drive the vehicle.
Adjusting the brakes by means of the brake cables
could cause a hard brake pedal with little or no
braking power. This could cause loss of control of
the vehicle resulting in severe bodily injury and /
or property damage.
Before adjusting the brake, confirm that the brake linkage is
adjusted correctly.
6. Loosen the brake adjusting bolt jam nut.
7. Adjust the brake bolt as required so that the parking brake
hold firm on the first detent.
8. Tighten the jam nut.
9. Test drive the vehicle.
Adjusting the brakes by means of the brake cables
could cause a hard brake pedal with little or no
braking power. This could cause loss of control of
the vehicle resulting in severe bodily injury and /
or property damage.
1. Make sure the start 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 battery.
1. Make sure the start 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 battery.