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Adjusting the Parking-Brake
Latch
If the parking brake fails to engage and latch, an adjustment
to the brake pawl is required.
1. Loosen the 2 screws securing the parking-brake pawl
to the frame
(Figure
1
Figure 65
1. Brake cables
2. Screws (2)
2. Press the parking-brake pedal forward until the brake
detent completely engages on the brake pawl
65).
3. Tighten the 2 screws locking the adjustment.
4. Press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
5. Check the adjustment and adjust as required.
65).
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4
3. Parking brake pawl
4. Brake detent
(Figure
Belt Maintenance
Check the condition and tension of the alternator belt after
the first day of operation and every 100 operating hours
thereafter.
Tensioning the Alternator Belt
1. Open the hood.
2. Check the tension of the alternator belt by depressing
it
(Figure
66) midway between the alternator and the
crankshaft pulleys with 10 kg (22 lb) of force.
2
1. Brace
2. Alternator belt
The belt should deflect 11 mm (7/16 inch). If the
deflection is incorrect, proceed to step 3. If correct,
continue operation.
3. Loosen the bolt securing the brace to the engine
(Figure
66), the bolt securing the alternator to the brace
and the pivot bolt.
4. Insert a pry bar between the alternator and the engine
and pry out on the alternator.
5. When you achieve the proper tension, tighten
the alternator, brace and pivot bolts to secure the
adjustment.
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Figure 66
3. Pivot bolt
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