8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
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8.18 HANDBRAKE - GAS & DIESEL __________________________________________
Place the front axle on axle stands and remove the front
wheels. Inspect the discs and pads for wear and replace if
necessary. Remove all debris from around the brake
assembly and ensure the calliper is free to float.
To Adjust
a. Release locknut's A.
b. Adjust cable until 1mm of movement is obtained at
caliper lever B when the hand brake is NOT applied.
c. Adjust both brake calipers equally.
d. Tighten nuts A.
e. Check hand brake operation. The hand brake lever should raise between eight and eleven clicks on the
ratchet with a force of 33kgf
8.19 TYRES - GAS & DIESEL _______________________________________________
Keep tires properly inflated to prolong tire life. Check inflation pressure while the tires are cool. ““Use an
accurate, low pressure tyre gauge.
Keep tires inflated to the air pressure specified
CAUTION
Caution must be used when inflating a low
pressure tyre to the recommended pressure.
Check pressure with a low pressure tyre gauge
before connecting an air hose to a partly inflated
tyre.
Due to the low air volume requirements of a small
tyre, over inflation may be reached in a matter of
a few seconds, which could cause the tyre to
explode.