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③ Connect the black cable (-) to the (-) terminal of
the auxiliary battery.
④ Connect the black cable (-) to the (-) terminal of
the frame at a point away from the battery on the
truck, such as to the engine hood catch mounting
bolt.
CAUTION
Keep the booster cable in place while the starter
•
motor is turning; otherwise sparks occur to
cause an accident.
•
Never allow the (+) terminal of the booster cable
to come in contact with the (-) terminal of the
booster cable.
Do not use a booster cable with damaged
insulating coating; there is a danger of short-
circuiting.
3. Start the engine.
4. After the engine has started, remove the booster
cables in the reverse order of connection.
ADJUSTING OPERATING FORCE OF
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
ADJUSTMENT
1. Engage the spring scale to the parking brake lever as
shown in the sketch and measure the force required
to operate the lever.
Standard operating force: 200 – 250 N (20 – 25
kgf) (40 – 50 lbf).
2. If the measurement is not within the range of the
standard operating force, turn the adjustment bolt
with a screwdriver to adjust the operating force of the
lever.
Reduce by turning the bolt counterclockwise.
Increase by turning the bolt clockwise.
3. The cable of a new truck tends to elongate. It is
advisable to adjust it sometimes after the day's work
or each shift.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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ADJUSTING PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Reduce
Increase
Standard operating
force
200 - 250N
(20 - 25 kgf)
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