MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 84
9.33Adjusting basic position of foot brake pedal x
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
– If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake can
fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.
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– Remove screw connection on foot brake cylinder .
– To adjust the basic position of the foot brake pedal as needed, loosen nut and turn
screw accordingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited. The screw must be screwed into the footrest
bracket by at least four turns.
– Position foot brake cylinder so that the foot brake pedal has the necessary free
travel. Hold screws in place and tighten the nuts.
Guideline
Nut, foot brake cylinder screw M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Check the free play of the foot brake lever. ( p. 83)
– Tighten nut .