OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL 20.0
16. MAINTENANCE
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PARKING BRAKE
Checking
Although the parking brake has been adjusted at the factory, the brake
should be checked for proper operation. The mechanical brake must be
maintained to be fully functional.
1. With the engine off, apply the parking brake lever and attempt to
move the UTV.
2. If the rear wheels are locked, it is adjusted properly.
3. If the wheels are not locked, it must be adjusted.
4. The maximum free play is equal to one click of the parking brake
lever. If necessary, adjust the free play as follows.
Adjusting
Note: The adjusting on the caliper is for the wear out of the pads.
1. With the engine off, loosen the adjustor on the
lever.
2. Loosen the jam nut of the adjuster on the
caliper.
3. Turn the adjuster (bolt) CW (clockwise) by hand
till the pad touch the brake disc, turn the adjuster
bolt CCW (counterclockwise) by 1/4 to one turn for
10 to 20mm free play at the end of the parking
lever.
4. Tighten the jam nuts securely against the
adjusters.
5. Make sure the rear wheels turns freely without dragging.
6. Turn the adjustor (the one on the lever) and apply the lever. While
adjusting, it is important you apply the lever back and forth for operation,
free play and the locking of the parking position.
7. Make sure the rear wheels turns freely without dragging and parking
brake works properly.
CAUTION
Don’t over tighten the adjustor. The maximum free play is equal to one
click of the parking brake lever.
To adjust (set up) the mechanical parking brake, use the following
procedure
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