Linhai LH500ATV-D Owner's/Operator's Manual page 83

16. MAINTENANCE
be fully functional.
1. With the engine off, apply the parking brake lever and attempt to move the
ATV.
2. If the rear wheels are locked, it is adjusted properly.
3. If the wheels are not locked, it must be adjusted.
Adjusting
To adjust (set up) the mechanical parking brake, use the following
procedure
Note: The adjusting on the caliper is for the wear out of the pads.
1. With the engine off, loosen the adjustor on the lever.
2. Loosen the jam nut of the adjuster on the caliper.
3. Turn the adjuster (bolt) CW (clockwise) by hand till the pad touch the brake
disc, turn the adjuster bolt CCW (counterclockwise) by 1/4 to one turn for 10 to
20mm free play at the end of the parking lever.
4. Tighten the jam nuts securely against the adjusters.
5. Make sure the rear wheels turns freely without dragging.
6. Turn the adjustor (the one on the lever) and apply the lever. While adjusting,
it is important you apply the lever back and forth for operation, free play and
the locking of the parking position.
7. Make sure the rear wheels turns freely without dragging and parking brake
works properly.
CAUTION Don't over tighten the adjustor. Free play of the lever: 20mm.
8. Field test for parking. It must be capable of holding the laden ATV stationary
on an 18% up and down gradient.
The temporary adjusting can be done to the brake cable on the parking lever
side by turn the adjuster (nut) directly.
But the adjust range is limited. Always do the procedure 1 to 8 when
necessary.
OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
LH500ATV-D 14.0
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