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Brake Maintenance
Inspecting the Brakes
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Brakes are a critical safety component of the vehicle. As with
all safety components, they should be closely inspected at
regular intervals to ensure optimum performance and safety.
The following inspections should be done every 100 hours:
•
Inspect the brake shoes for wear or damage. If the lining
(brake pad) thickness is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm), the
brake shoes should be replaced.
•
Inspect the backing plate and other components for signs
of excessive wear or deformation. If any deformation is
found, the appropriate components must be replaced.
•
Check the brake fluid level; refer to Checking the Brake
Fluid Level.
Checking the Brake Fluid
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Every 1,000 hours
The brake fluid reservoir is filled and shipped from the
factory with DOT 3 brake fluid. Check the level before the
engine is first started and every 8 hours or daily, thereafter.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, set the parking
brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key.
2. Remove the rubber plug in the center and on top of
the dash to gain access to the master brake cylinder
and reservoir.
3. Look at the side of the reservoir. The level should be
above the Minimum line (Figure 38). If the fluid level
is low, clean the area around the cap, remove the cap,
and fill the reservoir to above the Minimum line. Do
not overfill.
Figure 38
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Minimum line
Adjusting the Parking Brake
Check the parking brake adjustment every 200 hours.
1. Pry the rubber cover off of the parking brake.
2. Loosen the set screw securing the knob to the parking
brake lever (Figure 39).
1. Parking brake lever
2. Knob
3. Rotate the knob until a force of 30-35 lb (133-156 N) is
required to actuate the lever.
4. Tighten the set screw and install the rubber cover.
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Figure 39
3. Set screw
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