Brake Adjustment; Parking Brake Adjustment - Shibaura ST450 Operator's Manual

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Whenever brake pedal travel becomes excessive,
or if the travel of one pedal is unequal to that of
the other, each pedal should be adjusted.
1. Loosen the locknut (1) in Figure 3-49, and
rotate the brake rod (2) in Figure 3-49, until
there is 35 - 45 mm of pedal free play.
Lengthening the rod increases free play;
shortening the rod decreases free play.
2. Test drive the tractor to ensure that the brake
pedal travel is within suitable limits.
IMPORTANT: Adjust left and right brakes evenly.

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

If the parking brake lever travel becomes
excessive or the parking brake efficiency is
reduced, the parking brake should be adjusted as
follows:
1. Check and if necessary, adjust the foot
brakes, as previously described.
2. Release the parking brake lever, Adjust the
lock and adjusting nut in Figure 3-50a, so that
both rear wheels are locked when the parking
brake lever is applied 3-4 notches on the
ratchet.
3. Ensure the rear wheels turn freely with the
parking brake lever released.
4. Tighten the lock and adjusting nut.
IMPORTANT: Adjust left and right brakes evenly.
IMPORTANT: Check the brake cables for
corrosion, fraying or kinks. Ensure both inner
cables move freely in the outer cables and are
lubricated with a high quality grease. Replace any
unserviceable cables.
SECTION 3 – LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Lock and adjusting nut
3-29
Figure 3-49
Figure 3-50
Figure 3-50a