SECTION 3 – LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Whenever brake pedal travel becomes excessive,
the pedal should be adjusted.
1. Loosen the locknut ① and rotate the brake
rod ② until there is 25 - 30 mm of pedal free
play. Lengthening the rod increases free
play; shortening the rod decreases free play.
2. Test drive the tractor to ensure that the brake
pedal travel is within suitable limits.
IMPORTANT: Adjust left and right brakes
evenly.
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
If the parking brake lever travel becomes
excessive or the parking brake efficiency is
reduced, the parking brake should be adjusted
as follows:
1. Check and if necessary, adjust the foot
brakes, as previously described.
2. Release the parking brake lever, Slacken the
locknut and turn the adjusting nut so that
both rear wheels are locked when the
parking brake lever is applied 3-4 notches on
the ratchet.
3. Ensure the rear wheels turn freely with the
parking brake lever released.
4. Tighten the locknut without disturbing the
adjusting nut.
IMPORTANT: Check the brake cables for
corrosion, fraying or kinks. Ensure both inner
cables move freely in the outer cables and are
lubricated with a high quality grease. Replace
any unserviceable cables.
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