MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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Fig. 31 Handbrake
adjustment
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ROY8~
3500
52
Check/Adjust
Handbrake
Operation
(1)
With
the
foot
clear
of
the brake pedal. check the
handbrake for excessive travel.
(2) If
the
handbrake
travel is excessive. adjust the
handbrake as follows:-
(3) Jack
up
the rear of the vehicle and
support
the axle on
stands.
(4) Release the handbrake.
TR
Models
(5) Disconnect the handbrake cables
from
the rear brake
backplate levers.
(6)
Applying
finger
pressure, push the brake
operating
levers inboard to ensure that the
operating
levers are in
contact
with
the brake-shoe webs.
(7)
Maintaining
the
compensator
in
the
vertical position,
adjust the cable forks
so
that
the
clevis pin can be
entered through them and the
operating
levers
without
straining the cables. Ensure that the rear wheels do
not
drag.
(8) Insert and fix the clevis pins.
(9)
Screw
in
each fork
and
adjuster
3+
complete
revolutions and tighten the locknuts.
110)
Apply
alternately the hand and foot brakes several
times.
With
251bf effort applied to the handbrake, the travel of
the lever should be between four and seven inches.
ROVER
3500
Ensure
that
the
hydraulic system is free
of
air before
commencing
this procedure.
(1) Completely slacken all handbrake cables.
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