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Maintenance Section
Parking Brake - Test, Adjust
NOTE : Be sure area around the lift truck is clear
of personnel and obstructions.
1. Drive the lift truck, fully loaded, forward up a
15% incline.
2. Halfway up the incline, stop the lift truck with the
service brake.
3. Apply the parking brake and slowly release the
service brake.
4. The parking brake should hold the lift truck. If
the lift truck starts to move, immediately apply the
service brakes. Have the parking brake adjusted.
5. Turn adjusting screw on parking lever to the left
side slightly
6. Test the parking brake adjustment, with the lift
truck fully loaded, on a 15% incline.
7. Repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary.