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7.15 Brake cable adjustment
Check the idle stroke of parking brake lever A� It should
have a value of 0�2–0�4 in (5–10 mm)�
To do this, loosen the locknut
(1)
and rotate the adjusting
screw
(2)
counterclockwise to pull cable so that the brake
lever has a free wheeling within 0�2–0�4 in (5–10 mm)�
To loosen the brake cable, loosen the locknut
(1)
and rotate
the adjusting screw
(2)
clockwise�
If the lever adjustment is not enough to set up the idle
stroke, adjust the brake caliper and check the condition of
pads�
Before adjusting the brake caliper, loosen the brake cable
on the lever as much as possible�
7.16 Adjusting the brake caliper
Ensure that the lever can be pressed and returned to the
starting position easily� If the movement of the lever is
complicated, lubricate or replace the cable�
Loosen the bolt
(1)
and pull the cable until the necessary
clearance between the brake pads and the brake disk is
set up.
Tighten the bolt
(1)
and check the movement of the parking
brake lever�
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1
1
Loosen the nuts
(2)
of the brake caliper and the nuts
(3)
of
the support bracket and adjust the position of the brake
pads to the brake disk�
Сheck the functioning of the parking brake.
If the brake pads are obstructing the brake disk’s rotation,
increase the brake lever stroke�
7.17 Washing and cleaning
After each trip clean the Snowdog of any snow, ice, branches,
leaves, dirt� Use water and cleansing agents� Before using
the cleansing agent, read its instruction�
!
Warning
Do not direct a jet of water under pressure at
bearings, suspension parts, muffler, air filter or
electrical parts. Water can wash out the lubricant
from the bearings and damage other parts.
8 Severe operation conditions
!
Warning
When operating under heavy duty conditions the
maintenance should be carried out more often.
Heavy duty operating conditions include:
• Moving on deep loose snow (more than 16 inches in
depth);
• Moving at temperature below -13 and above 50 °F;
• Moving on wet snow and on snow containing water;
• Moving on surfaces flooded by water;
• Moving on rocky terrain;
• Moving on snow crust which cannot withstand the
weight of the tracksled and sleds;
• Participation in races and competitions;
• Prolonged moving at low speed, “tightly strained”;
• Moving with a towed load more than 330 lb;
• Moving on hard-surfaced roads;
• Moving on the mud;
• Moving on the sand;
• Prolonged moving uphill, downhill, or on slopes;
• Short trips with frequent stops�
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