Personal injury or death can result from a brake malfunction. Do not operate the machine if the parking brake was engaged due to a malfunction of the hydraulic oil system or the service brakes. Correct any problem before attempting to operate the machine. |
- Chock the wheels in order to keep the machine from rolling when the parking brake is disengaged.
- Connect the steering frame lock (1) to the front and rear frames.
Illustration 1 | g00818406 |
(1) Steering frame lock in the locked position. |
- Loosen locknut (3) down rod (4) to a length of 18 mm (3/4 inch). Turn rod (1) until the rod moves out enough to totally disengage the parking brake.
Illustration 2 | g00818409 |
Actuator for the Parking Brake (2) Actuator shaft. (3) Locknut. (4) Rod end. Typical Example |
Note: The hydraulic hoses have been removed for clarity.
Reference: For additional information on testing the parking brake, refer to Testing And Adjusting, "Parking Brake - Test" for the machine that is being serviced.
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Before you operate the machine, and after the parking brake has been serviced, be sure you adjust the parking brake mechanism. Failure to do so could damage the parking brake components or prevent the parking brake from functioning correctly. |