Electrical System
Maintenance
Servicing the Interlock Switch
Use the following procedure if the switch needs adjustment
or replacement.
1. Make sure that the engine is off and the traction lever is
disengaged and resting against the neutral stop
30).
Figure 30
1. Traction lever
2. Neutral stop
2. Loosen the interlock switch mounting fasteners
30).
3. Place a 0.8 mm (0.032 inch) thick shim between the
traction lever and the interlock switch
4. Tighten the interlock switch mounting fasteners and
check the gap again.
Note: The traction lever must not contact the switch.
5. Engage the traction lever and verify that the switch
loses continuity.
Note: Replace the switch if required.
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3. Interlock switch
4. 0.8 mm (0.032 inch) gap
(Figure
(Figure
30).
Brake Maintenance
Adjusting the Service/Parking
Brake
If the service/parking brake slips when operated, an
adjustment is required.
1. Engage the service brake, push in on the parking brake
knob and allow the service brake to rest on the parking
brake pin
(Figure
2. Using a spring scale, press rearward on the service-brake
lever
(Figure
32). The parking brake should release
when a force of 13.5 to 18 kg (30 to 40 lb) is attained.
If the parking brake releases before 13.5 to 18 kg (30
to 40 lb) of force is attained, adjust the brake cable.
Proceed to step 3.
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31).
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Figure 31
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