Adjust The Service Brakes; Adjust The Brake Linkage - Taylor-Dunn SC-090-24 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

ADJUST THE SERVICE BRAKES

Note: This vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. Other than the brake linkages, there is no manual
adjustment. A low brake pedal may be an indication that the auto-adjust mechanism is not functioning
properly. Refer to
mechanism.

ADJUST THE BRAKE LINKAGE

The treadle rod should be adjusted so that the FS-1 switch just opens whenever the treadle is released.
Before adjusting the treadle rod, inspect the automatic brake adjust mechanism for proper operation and be
certain the brakes are adjusted correctly.
The rear drive wheels may rotate during the
following tests.
1. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center "OFF" position.
2. Place blocks under the front wheel to
prevent vehicle movement.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack
stands, of adequate capacity to lift and
support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting
and support devices of rated load capacity
may result in severe bodily injury.
3. Raise the rear wheels and support with jack stands.
4. Remove the floorboard.
5. Loosen both jam nuts on the treadle rod.
Brake Service
Page 6
Inspecting the Auto-Adjust Brake Mechanism
for information on the auto-adjust
6. Place the Forward/Reverse switch in Forward and
turn the key switch ON.
Note: FS-1 is closed when the solenoids pick up.
7. Tighten the treadle rod until FS-1 remains closed
when the treadle is released.
8. Slowly loosen the treadle rod until FS-1 is open.
9. Tighten the jam nuts.
10. Test for proper operation by depressing the treadle
and then slowly releasing the treadle. FS-1 should
open without having to depress the rear of the
treadle.
11. Install the floorboard and lower to the ground.
12. Test drive the vehicle.