Brake Maintenance
Adjusting the Service/Parking
Brake
If service/park brake slips when operated, an adjustment
is required.
1. Move service/parking brake lever to Off position.
2. To increase cable tension, loosen front cable jam nut
and tighten back cable jam nut (Figure 29) until a
force of 11–14 lb. is required to engage brake. Force
to be measured at lever knob. Do not over adjust,
or brake band may drag.
Figure 29
1. Traction cable
2. Service/parking brake
cable
Belt Maintenance
Checking and Adjusting the
Belts
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Make sure belts are properly tensioned to assure proper
operation of the machine and unnecessary wear.
Reel Drive Belt (Reel)
1. Remove the belt cover mounting fasteners and belt
cover to expose belt (Figure 30).
1. Belt cover
2. Check tension by depressing belt (Figure 31) at mid
span of pulleys with 4 ± 1 lb. of force. Belt should
deflect 3/16 to 5/16 inch (4.8 to 7.9 mm). If the
deflection is incorrect, proceed to next step.
1. Reel drive belt
2. Drive pulley
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Figure 30
Figure 31
3. Driven pulley