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Adjusting the Parking-Brake
Latch
If the parking brake fails to engage and latch, adjust the brake
pawl.
1. Loosen the 2 screws securing the parking-brake pawl
to the frame
(Figure
1
Figure 70
1. Brake cables
2. Screws (2)
2. Press the parking-brake pedal forward until the brake
detent completely engages on the brake pawl
70).
3. Tighten the 2 screws locking the adjustment.
4. Press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
5. Check the adjustment and adjust it as required.
70).
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4
3. Parking-brake pawl
4. Brake detent
(Figure
Belt Maintenance
Checking and Tensioning the
Alternator Belt
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours
1. Open the hood.
2. Check the tension of the alternator belt by pressing
it
(Figure
71) 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
71), 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 71
3. Pivot bolt
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