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5. ALWAYS rotating the road wheel in the
forward direction - NEVER backwards;
adjust the starwheel with a suitable
screwdriver, in the direction of the arrow
embossed on the backplate until there is
resistance in the wheel rotation. (Fig. 11).
6. Slacken off the starwheel adjuster until the
road wheel turns freely in the FORWARD
direction. (Fig. 11).
7. Check the adjustment at the end of the
brake cable where it is secured to the
abutment (bracket), welded to the centre of
the axle.
When the inner cable is pulled out it should
extend between 5 and 8 mm. (Fig.12). (On
tandem axles a double abutment (bracket)
is fitted to the front axle ONLY).
8. Repeat for other wheel or wheels.
9. Ensure the balance bar (compensator)
is being pulled evenly (Figs.10 & 12).
Excessive movement to this bar (double
on tandem axles) would indicate possible
incorrect adjustment (if appropriate, repeat
step No. 7 - Fig. 12).
10. Check the brake rod support bracket,
(fixed to the floor) IS supporting the brake
rod evenly. The brake rod MUST ALWAYS
run straight, NEVER bent or curved under
any fittings. On tandem axles, using the
double balance bar, a brake rod support
tube ( ALKO Part No. 228827) MUST
ALWAYS be fitted on the end of the brake
rod, passing through the centre aperture
on the abutment.
11. Remove the slack in the brake rod by
adjusting the long ball nut, rear of the
balance bar, ensuring the overrun lever
makes contact with the end of the towing
shaft. Note! Over adjustment to the long
ball nut (Fig. 12/Item 2) could induce
movement of the inner brake cable,
reducing the effective clearance of the
brake shoes. If the overrun lever will not
make contact, it is possible the two lock
nuts, forward of the spring cylinder, are
incorrectly adjusted. Loosen the nuts and
adjust brake rod as above (Figs. 10 & 12).
12. OVER ADJUSTMENT of either the wheel
brakes or linkages, will result in difficult
reversing causing the wheels to “lock-up”.
13. When parking, the handbrake lever MUST
ALWAYS be engaged into the fully upright
position (90°). If difficulty is experienced
in this operation, try easing the caravan
backwards with one hand while engaging
the handbrake fully with the other. This
manoeuvre should not be attempted on
a rearwards facing slope. In this case
wheel chocks should be used combined
with the handbrake. See page 173 for all
handbrake operations.
14. Finally, if the road wheels have been
removed, re-tighten using a calibrated
Torque Wrench (see Changing a wheel).
Remember to over-tighten is just as
dangerous as to under-tighten, as this can
distort the wheel rims. Avoid the use of
power wrenches.
!
WARNING:
The torque settings should
be rechecked regularly. Wheel bolts should
NEVER be lubricated.
AL-KO ATC BRAKING SYSTEM
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