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McHale F5500 Baler
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3. Ensure the spring-loaded locking collar is
returned, to the locked position, to prevent
any further movement of the adjuster screw.
Repeat the procedure for both sides of the
machine and ensure brakes are being
applied evenly. Both sides should be
adjusted as closely as possible to the exact
same value.
4. Once the brake levers have been set, the
hand brake cables will need to be adjusted.
Set the threaded adjusters of both cables, at
the hand brake lever, so that most of the
available thread is towards the lever (as
shown). Ensure that the locknuts are
tightened securely against the serrated
washers after final adjustment.
5. Use the adjuster beside the wheel to
remove any slack from the cable. This must
be done for both wheels. Ensure that the
locknuts are tightened securely against the
serrated washers after final adjustment.
6. It should only be possible to pull the lever
about half way down the ratchet to activate
the brakes. If the lever can be pulled down
towards the bottom of the ratchet, then
adjust the cables at the wheels to ensure
the lever only pulls half way.