SECTION 5
5.2.9 CHANGE OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND ADJUSTMENT OF CABLE
TENSION
FIG. 5.6
Adjustment of parking brake cable tension
(1) brake crank mechanism, (2) brake cable I, (3) brake cable II (4) brake lever, (5) U-shaped
clamp, (6) shackle (7) clamping nuts
Proper operation of the parking brake is dependent on the effectiveness of the front axle
brake and the correct brake cable tension.
Replacing the parking brake cable
Hitch trailer to tractor. Park trailer and tractor on level surface.
Place securing chocks under one trailer wheel.
Fully unscrew the bolt of the brake crank mechanism (2).
Loosen the nuts(7) of U-shaped clamps (5).
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