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Brake Maintenance
Inspecting the Brakes
Brakes are a critical safety component of the
vehicle. As with all safety components, they should
be closely inspected at regular intervals to ensure
optimum performance and safety. The following
inspections should be done every 100 hours:
• Inspect the brake shoes for wear or damage.
If the lining (brake pad) thickness is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm), the brake shoes should
be replaced.
• Inspect the backing plate and other
components for signs of excessive wear or
deformation. If any deformation is found, the
appropriate components must be replaced.
Adjusting the Brake Pedal
Adjust the brake if the parking brake does not
hold, the brake pedal travel is excessive, or braking
power is not sufficient when the brake pedal is
depressed. Check the adjustment every 200 hours.
1. Turn the vehicle to Off and remove the key.
2. Check the brake cables at the brake equalizer
(located under the dash) and determine
approximately how far up the brake rod the
equalizer needs to travel so that there is no
slack in the cables (Figure 31).
Figure 31
1. Parking brake lever
2. Knob
3. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pins
securing the brake rod clevis (Figure 31).
3. Set screw
4. Disconnect the spring from the end of the
brake rod (Figure 31).
5. Press the brake pedal down fully to raise the
brake lever.
6. Thread the brake rod in or out of the brake
equalizer as needed to remove the slack
from the brake cables (Figure 31). Do not
overtighten the cables.
7. Install the spring into the hole in the brake rod
(Figure 31).
8. Connect the clevis on the brake rod to the
brake lever using the clevis pin and hairpin
cotter removed previously (Figure 31).
9. Ensure that there is some free play in the brake
pedal before the brake engages. If not, repeat
this procedure until there is.
Cleaning
Washing the Vehicle
The vehicle should be washed as needed. Use
water alone or with a mild detergent. A rag may
be used, however the hood will loose some of its
luster.
Important: Do not use high pressure water
when washing the vehicle. It may damage the
electrical system, loosen important decals, or
wash away necessary grease at friction points.
Avoid excessive use of water, especially near
the control panel, motor, and batteries.
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