Terex RT700 - Control Linkage Adjustments; Swing Brake Control Adjustment

Swing Brake Control Adjustment:
(a) During normal operation, the swing brake pedal should
be operating in the 4 to 5 click range if the swing brake
pedal is properly adjusted. If the swing brake pedal is
operating in the 6 or 7 click range during normal opera-
tion, the swing brake cable will need to be adjusted.
CLICK DESCRIPTION
1 Bumper should rest against the pedal.
2 Brake disks should begin to engage.
3
4 Brake discs should be fully engaged
5 and should hold at full engine RPM.
6 Swing brake cable should be adjusted
7 and/or brake pads may need replacing.
Note: If the machine is not equipped with a swing brake
pedal bumper on the console frame, skip step “b”.
(b) Refer to figure 1. Release the swing brake and move the
swing brake pedal to the first click position. Adjust the
bumper to rest against the swing brake pedal.
The cables used on this machine are
sealed. Never adjust a cable to the point
that the threads on the rod end are
pulled into the seal.
Issued: August 2003
Swing Speed Reducer
Swing Brake Cable
Bumper
Console Frame
Swing Brake Pedal In The
FIGURE 1
First Click Position
Swing Brake Pedal In The
Seventh Click Position
Adjust this
end of the
cable first.
Adjust this end of the
cable if necessary.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS
CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS
6 - 13
RT700 Series