Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

1.Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake.

2.Jack up the rear of the machine and secure with jackstands. Remove both drive tires.

3.Locate the brake spring (A).

4.With the parking brake engaged, measure the com- pressed spring length. The spring should be

1-15/16” - 2” (4,9 - 5,0cm) when compressed.

5.If the spring is not within this range, release the park- ing brake and turn the adjustment nut (B) to adjust the spring length.

6.Engage the parking brake and re-measure the spring.

B

A

Figure 24. Parking Brake Adjustment

A.Brake Spring

B.Adjustment Nut

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Ferris Industries 1000ZK27/61, 1000ZKAV23/61, 1000ZKAV21/48CE, 1000ZK23/52, 1000ZKAV23/52 manual Parking Brake Adjustment