13/BRAKE SYSTEM
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13.9
Checking the free travel of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.
700455-01
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Disconnect spring
.
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Move the foot brake lever backwards and forwards between the end stop and the
foot brake cylinder piston bracket and check free travel
.
Guideline
Free play at foot brake lever
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the free travel of the foot brake pedal. (
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Attach spring
.
13.10
Adjusting the free travel of the foot brake pedal
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
–
If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.
700535-01
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Detach the spring.
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Loosen nut
.
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Turn back push rod
until free travel is at a maximum.
Guideline
Free play at foot brake lever
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
–
Hold push rod
and tighten nut
.
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Attach the spring.
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Check whether the basic position of the foot brake lever is suitable for your child.
» If the basic position of the foot brake pedal needs to be adjusted:
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake pedal. (
13.11
Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake pedal
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
–
If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.
700535-10
–
Detach the spring.
–
Loosen nut
.
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Turn back push rod
.
–
Loosen nut
.
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever, turn screw
accordingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
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Hold screw
and tighten nut
.
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
M8
30 Nm
(22.1 lbf ft)
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