Linhai ATV 500-D T3 EFI Service Manual page 27

CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
1. With the engine off, loosen the adjustor on
the lever.
2. Loosen the jam nut of the adjuster on the
caliper.
3. Turn the adjuster (bolt) CW (clockwise) by
hand till the pad touch the brake disc, turn the
adjuster bolt CCW (counterclockwise) by 1/4
to one turn for 10 to 20mm free play at the
end of the parking lever.
4. Tighten the jam nuts securely against the
adjusters.
5. Make sure the rear wheels turns freely
without dragging.
6. Turn the adjustor (the one on the lever)
and apply the lever. While adjusting, it is
important you apply the lever back and forth
for operation, free play and the locking of the
parking position.
7. Make sure the rear wheels turns freely
without dragging and parking brake works
properly.
CAUTION Don't over tighten the adjustor.
Free play of the lever: 20mm.
8. Field test for parking. It must be capable of
holding the laden ATV stationary on an 18%
up and down gradient.
CONTROLS
Check controls for proper operation,
positioning and adjustment.
Brake control and switch must be positioned
to allow brake level to travel throughout entire
range without contacting switch body.
LH500ATV-D T3 EFI SERVICE MANUA 19.0
Note: burnishing procedure is also applicable
for parking brake. See CHAPTER 7
BRAKES.
↑adjust on the lever
1. With the engine off, apply the parking
brake lever and attempt to move the ATV.
2. If the rear wheels are locked, it is adjusted
properly.
3. If the wheels are not locked, it must be
adjusted.
To adjust (set up) the mechanical parking
brake, use the following procedure
Note: The adjusting on the caliper is for the
wear out of the pads.
A temporary adjusting can also be done to
the brake cable on the parking lever side by
turn the adjuster (nut) directly. But the adjust
range is limited. Always do the procedure 1
to 8 when necessary.
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