TrailMax TD-42-T, Manual

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TD-42-T
Manual Brake (Free Stroke) Adjustment
DISENGAGING THE PAWL!
You must disengage a pull pawl or remove a conventional pawl before
rotating the manual adjusting nut, or you will damage the pawl teeth. A
damaged pawl will not allow the slack adjuster to automatically adjust
brake clearance. Replace damaged pawls before putting the vehicle in
service.
1. Disengage a pull pawl or remove a conventional pawl. The pull pawl can be
disengaged by prying up on it with a screwdriver at least 1 /
32
".
2. Turn the adjusting nut in the counterclockwise direction until the linings touch the
drum, and then turn the adjusting nut in the opposite direction (clockwise) 1 /
2
turn.
3. Repeat the free stroke measurement procedure. If it is necessary to adjust the
stroke, turn the adjusting nut 1 /
8
turn clockwise to lengthen the stroke, or 1 /
8
turn coun-
terclockwise to shorten the stroke. Repeat these steps until the free stroke length is
correct.
4. Release the pull pawl or reinstall a conventional pawl.
Maintenance
CAUTION
!
Pawl
Adjusting Nut