Checking The Parking Brake; Adjusting The Parking Brake - Valtra HiTech T3 Series Operator's Manual

6. Check that the pedal free travel is the same on both wheels.
The pedal free travel must be ca. 35-45 mm.
7. Check the free travel on the rear brake pedal.
The reverse drive control system is extra equipment.
The pedal free travel must be ca. 60-70 mm.
4.7.4.7

Checking the parking brake

Check the parking brake periodically.
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Check that the brake is functioning.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Check that the brakes were released.
5. Adjust the parking brake if necessary.
4.7.4.8

Adjusting the parking brake

The parking brake is adjusted in the factory and readjustment is not necessary
unless parts of the brake mechanism have been changed. The parking brake is
affected when the driving brakes are adjusted.
The parking brake is controlled with a spring return pressure cylinder and it is
connected to the drive brake mechanism by a cable.
IMPORTANT: Always adjust the driving brakes before adjusting the parking brake.
1. Start the tractor.
2. Fit blocks in front of the front wheels to prevent the tractor from moving.
3. Move the power shuttle lever to neutral (centre position).
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