Kubota B1620 Workshop Manual

BRAKES
B1220, B1620, B1820, WSM
5-S4
(EU)
4. CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING
[1] CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
Adjusting Brake Pedal Free Travel
CAUTION
• Stop the engine and chock the wheels before checking
brake pedal.
• The difference between the right and left pedal the travel
must be less than 5.0 mm (0.20 in.).
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Slightly depress the brake pedals and measure free travel at top
of pedal stroke.
3. If the measurement is not within the factory specifications,
loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting nut to adjust the brake
rod length.
4. Retighten the lock nut securely.
5. Keep the free travel in the right and left brake pedals equal.
NOTE
• After checking brake pedal free travel, be sure to engage
the parking brake lever fully and check to see that the brake
pedals are securely locked.
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Adjusting Parking Brake Pedal [B1620 and B1820]
1. Release the parking brake pedal (1).
2. Be sure to adjust the free travel of right and left brake pedal.
3. Check the parking brake performance according to the following
steps 4 to 5.
4. Set the parking brake pedal (1) to 2 notches.
5. Push the tractor by hands.
6. If the tractor is moved, release the parking brake pedal (1).
Loosen the lock nut (4) and the adjusting nut (5). Adjust the
adjusting nut (5) to keep no clearance between the collar (6) on
the parking brake rod (3) and brake lever (7).
7. After adjustment, tighten the lock nut (4) firmly.
IMPORTANT
• After adjustment, recheck the parking brake performance
according to the following steps 1 to 3.
1. Set the parking brake pedal (1) to 2 notches.
2. Push the tractor by hands.
3. If the tractor is moved, check the brake discs and brake plates
in the brake cases.
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Brake pedal free travel
"L"
Factory specification
30 to 40 mm
1.2 to 1.5 in.
(1) Brake Pedal
(2) Lock Nut
(3) Adjusting Nut
(4) Brake Lever
L : Free Travel
(1) Parking Brake Pedal
(2) Parking Release Lever
(3) Brake Rod
(4) Lock Nut
(5) Adjusting Nut
(6) Collar
(7) Brake Lever
KiSC issued 07, 2011 A

Kubota B1620 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Cylinders	3
Fuel Type	Diesel
Hydraulic System Type	Open center
Drive	4WD
3-Point Hitch Category	Category I