Wheel System, Non-traction 439Service Manual – CS7000
6. If steps 1 through 5 don’t provide adequate
adjustment, remove the wheel and adjust the
Rod End as follows:
a. Remove the Nyloc
™
Nut, 1/4”-20 Bolt and
washers holding the Rod End to the Brake
Lever
.
b. Loosen the Locknut.
c. Rotate the Rod End on the Brake Rod to
effectively lengthen or shorten the Brake
Rod
. Note that lengthening the Brake Rod
will apply more pressure to the brakes
with comparable brake pedal travel.
d. When the brake is adjusted correctly,
tighten the Locknut, then reinstall the Rod
End
onto the Brake Lever.
e. Reinstall the wheel.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Correction
The wheels are
making excess noise.
The wheel bearings worn. Check the wheel, wheel bearings, and brake and
spindle assembly and replace as required.
The wheel and/or brake
and spindle assembly are
damaged.
The brakes are not
working correctly.
The brakes are out of
adjustment
Adjust the brakes.
The brake linings are worn
out.
Replace the brake linings.
Removal and Installation
Warning! Before performing any maintenance or adjustments, make sure the key switch is off
and the key is removed from the machine. Chock the machine wheels to prevent the
machine from moving. Never work under a machine without safety stands or blocks
to support the machine. When jacking the machine, do so at the designated Tie
Down/Jacking Locations.
To Remove and Reinstall a Wheel
1. Jack up the machine at a designated jacking point.
2. Install safety stands or blocks to support the machine while you work on it.
Brake
Lever
Rod
End
Locknut
Brake
Rod
Clevis
Yoke
1/4”-20
Bolt
Nyloc
™
Nut