Taylor-Dunn E-451 - Inspection; Adjust Service Brake

Brakes
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ME-45X-01
E-451 & E-457
INSPECTION
The band brake is located on the front of the drive chain
case housing; the band must be removed to accurately
measure the lining thickness. Refer to the Replace Brake
Band section for information on removing the band brake.
1: Measure the thickness of the brake lining at its
thinnest point. If it is less than specied in the
service limits at the end of this section then the
brake band must be replaced.
2: Measure the run out of the brake drum. If it is
more specied in the service limits at the end of
this section then it must be machined or replaced.
Do not machine the brake drum beyond its
service limits.
3: Measure the diameter of the brake drum. If it is
less than specied in the service limits at the
end of this section then the brake drum must be
replaced.
4: Inspect all brake cables and linkages for any
signs of damage or wear.
5: Refer to the Replace Brake Band section for
information on reinstalling the band.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
ADJUST SERVICE BRAKE
1: Press the accelerator treadle until the stop nut on
the throttle rod is in contact with the accelerator
module slip joint (see illustration).
2: Loosen the brake band
bolt jam nut.
3: Tighten the brake band
bolt until the brake
starts to drag and then
back off one turn.
4: Tighten the brake band
bolt jam nut.
5: Release the treadle.
6: Reconnect the battery.
7: Remove the blocks from the wheels.
8: Test drive the vehicle.
Note: Back off of the adjustment slightly if there
any brake drag is noticed in the test drive.