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24.2.13 ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL STROKE
Checking
The travel at the tip of the pedal should be 60 – 85 mm (2.4 – 3.4
in). If the travel is not within the standard range, adjust as follows.
Adjusting
WARNING
Before carrying out adjustment, always block the tires and take
action to prevent the machine from slipping.
Secure the front and rear frames with the safety bar and pin.
1. Pull the parking brake release lever to release the parking brake.
2. Remove the floor plate at the rear of the pedal.
3. Loosen locknuts 1 and 2.
Locknut 1 has a left-hand screw and locknut 2 has a right-hand
screw, so be careful of the direction of turning when loosening
the locknuts.
4. When adjustment screw 3 is turned clockwise, rod 4 extends,
and when it is turned counterclockwise, the rod retracts.
5. Adjust the length of rod 4 with adjustment screw 3 so that the
travel at the tip of the pedal is 60 – 85 mm (2.4 – 3.4 in).
6. After completing the adjustment, tighten locknuts 1 and 2.
Tightening torque: 17.2 ± 2.5 N•m (1.75 ± 0.25 kgf•m, 3.5 ± 0.5 lbft)
7. After adjusting, check the braking effect.
24. SERVICE PROCEDURE 24. SERVICE PROCEDURE