3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut
below the spring and tighten the nut directly
below the yoke (Figure 30). Turn the nut until
the correct measurement is obtained. Tighten
the two nuts together and repeat on opposite
side of unit.
4. Turn nuts clockwise to shorten spring length
and turn counter-clockwise to lengthen the
spring.
5. Engage parking brake, lever up.
6. Measure the distance between the trunnion
roller and the collar on brake rod.
The measurement should be 3/16-1/4 inch
(5-7 mm) (Figure 30).
7. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut
directly below the yoke. Turn the bottom rod
until the correct measurement is obtained
(Figure 30). Tighten jam nut at yoke
Step
12
Checking the Tire Pressure
No Parts Required
Procedure
Note: Increase the tire pressure due to the
additional weight.
Check and increase the air pressure in the front
caster wheels and rear tires (Figure 31).
Pressure: Rear tires-20 psi (90 kPa)
Front caster wheels-25 psi (90 kPa)
Figure 31
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