Genie RL4 Vertical Mast Service Manual page 41

August 2015
13 Finger tighten the castle nut until snug.
14 Install a new cotter pin. Bend the cotter pin to
lock it in place.
Note: Always replace the cotter pin with a new one
when removing the castle nut.
15 Install the dust cap, then the tire and wheel
assembly. Torque the wheel lug nuts to
specification. Refer to Section 2,
Specifications.
16 Working from the back side of the wheel at the
brake backing plate, locate and remove the
small rubber plug from the lower side of the
backing plate to access the star-shaped brake
adjuster wheel. Set the plug to the side.
17 Insert a brake adjuster tool into the opening of
the brake backing plate, engaging it with the
teeth of the brake adjuster wheel. Move the tip
of the adjuster tool in an upwards direction to
tighten the brakes.
Note: It may be helpful to use a flashlight when
locating the brake adjuster wheel.
18 Repeatedly move the tip of the adjuster tool in
an upwards direction to tighten the brakes until
the wheel locks up and will no longer turn.
Note: This centers the brake shoes on the brake
drum, ensuring the shoes are positioned correctly.
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Checklist B Procedures
19 Move the tip of the adjuster tool in a
downwards direction 3 to 5 clicks to loosen the
brakes only until the wheel spins freely with
little drag.
20 Securely install the small rubber plug into the
brake backing plate.
21 Check the wheel bearing wear by attempting
to move wheel hub side to side, then up and
down.
There is no side to side or up and down
movement. The bearing is good.
There is side to side or up and down
movement. The bearing must be adjusted or
replaced. See B-8, Inspect and Adjust the
Brakes (if equipped).
22 Lift the axle slightly. Remove the jack stand
and lower the machine to the ground. Chock
the front and rear of the tire.
23 Repeat this procedure, beginning with step 2,
for the other wheel.
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