Brake Arm Adjustment; Brake Cable Adjustment; Parking Brake Adjustment; Changing Parking Brake Pads - Generac Power Systems Powerwagon Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Brake Arm Adjustment

NOTE: Proceed to

Brake Cable Adjustment

arm adjustment does not produce desired results.
1. Turn brake arm adjustment nut (A) one-quarter turn
clockwise to tighten brakes.
B
A
Figure 4-11. Brake Arm Adjustment
2. See Checking Brakes
adjustment as needed.
Brake Cable Adjustment
NOTE: Proceed to

Changing Parking Brake Pads

brake cable adjustment does not produce desired results.
1. Rotate inside jam nut (B) a full turn counterclock-
wise from brake arm.
2. Rotate outside jam nut (C) clockwise brake arm
and inside jam nut.
3. See Checking Brakes
adjustment as needed.

Parking Brake Adjustment

Verify parking brake lock works properly when brakes are
adjusted. If brakes are adjusted too tight, lever will not
squeeze tight enough against handle and lock will not
engage, or it will not disengage.
Perform the previous adjustments in the opposite direc-
tion to loosen brake cable.
NOTE: Turn adjustment nuts only one-quarter turn at a
time, and test parking brake lock to verify adjustment is
correct.
Changing Parking Brake Pads
NOTE: Brake pads may need replacement if brakes
have been adjusted, but unit rolls on slopes when parking
brake is set.
NOTE: Removing tire provides easier access to brake
caliper area.
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if brake
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to test brakes. Repeat
to test brakes. Repeat
1. Place unit on a firm, level surface in a clean work
area. Do not engage parking brake. Chock wheels
to prevent movement.
2. Locate brake caliper at right/front of unit.
3. See Figure 4-12. Remove cable bracket bolt (A).
A
Figure 4-12. Brake Pad Assembly
4. Remove long caliper bolt (B) and spacer from tran-
saxle.
5. Remove short caliper bolt (C) and caliper from
transaxle.
NOTE: See Figure
parts: brake pad (D), backing plate (E), and two actuator
if pins (F). Verify parts are kept in a safe place during the
procedure. Clean any debris from parts and inside of cal-
iper.
Figure 4-13. Brake Caliper Assembly
6. See Figure
splined shaft and remove brake pad (G).
C
B
4-13. Caliper contains four small
D
E
F
4-14. Remove brake disc (H) from
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