Adjust The Parking Brake; Park Brake Handle - Taylor-Dunn BG-015-00 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE

Park Brake Handle

NOTE: The service brake must be properly adjusted before attempting to
6. Release the park brake.
7. Rotate the knob on the end of the parking brake
handle clockwise to tighten or counter clockwise to
loosen the park brake.
NOTE: The park brake should hold firmly with
12. Set the park brake.
13. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
14. Remove blocks from behind the wheels.
15. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
adjust the parking brake. Refer to
for information regarding adjusting the service brakes.
The parking brake is adjusted by means of the knob on the end of
the parking brake handle. Do not adjust the parking brake using
the brake linkage. The brake linkage should only require adjustment
when any part of the brake system is repaired or replaced.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the Shift lever in the neutral position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the battery.
no brake drag when released.
Brakes
Adjust the Service Brakes
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