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3. Check the gap between upper control bar and
fixed bar with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap
should be approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in.
(25–32 mm) (Fig. 8).
Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar
must be parallel when in engaged,
drive, relaxed and brake positions.
4. Check operation. If adjustment is required,
remove hairpin cotter securing rod to upper
control bar. Thread rod in or out of fitting for
proper position and install onto upper control bar
with hairpin cotter.
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Figure 8
1. Upper
control bar
2.
Fixed bar
3.
Control rod
4.
Parking brake lever
5. Check parking brake adjustment. Brake rods
should be adjusted so parking brake lever is snug
when swung into position against the fixed bar
while pulling back on upper control bar (Fig. 8).
6. If brake adjustment is required, remove hairpin
cotter and washer securing brake rod fitting to
idler bracket (Fig. 9).
7. Adjust wing nut up or down on brake rod and
secure fitting to idler bracket (Fig. 9). Check
adjustment and readjust if necessary.
Note: Make sure brake rod is installed in
forward (“F”) mounting hole in idler
bracket.
8. Repeat procedure on opposite side if adjustment
is required to keep control bar and fixed bar.
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Figure 9
1. Idler
bracket
2.
Brake rod fitting
3.
Hairpin cotter and washer
4.
Wing nut
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