Cable Tension - PRONAR T669 Operator's Manual

SECTION 5
FIG. 5.7 Installation of steel cable clamps
Install bolts and new securing cotter pins.
After the first load of cable, re-check the condition of cable end, correct if
necessary.
Adjustment of parking brake cable tension
Hitch trailer to tractor. Park trailer and tractor on level surface.
Place securing chocks under one trailer wheel.
Unscrew the brake bolt mechanism maximally (1) – figure (5.6), (anti
clockwise).
Loosen nut (7) of cable clamps (5) of handbrake cable (2).
Tighten cable and tighten clamps.
Adjustment of parking brake cable tension should be conducted in the event of:
• stretching of cable,
• loosening of parking brake cable clamps
• after adjustment of axle brakes,
• after repairs to axle brake system,
• after repairs in parking brake system.
Before commencing adjustment make certain that the main break is correctly regulated and
is functioning properly.
Length of parking brake cable (2) should be so selected that at total
release of working and parking brake the cables would be loose and
hanging by 1 - 2 cm compared to fully tensioned cables.
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