Ferris Industries PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Figure 24. Parking Brake Adjustment
A. Brake Spring
B. Adjustment Nut
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.
A
B