SECTION 33 - BRAKES AND CONTROLS
33-7
TESTING
PARKING BRAKE
Pre-test instructions:
* Operator in seat with seat belt buckled.
* Engine running at 1500 RPM.
* Park brake disengaged position.
STEP TEST RESULT PROBABLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION
1 Push both drive controls forward
equally and loader should move
without restriction.
YES
NO
Brake system OK.
Parking brake not releasing, check control handle. If
OK go to next step.
2 Parking brake linkage not free, check for loosen or
binding linkage. If OK go to next step.
3 Parking brake not releasing check caliper and brake
pad and repair.
Pre-test instructions:
* Operator in seat with seat belt buckled.
* Engine running at 1500 RPM.
* Park brake engaged position.
STEP TEST RESULT PROBABLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION
1 Push both drive controls forward
equally and loader should not
move.
NO
YES
Parking brake OK.
Parking brake not adjusted properly. If OK go to next
step.
2 Parking brake linkage loose or broken. If OK go to
next step.
3 Parking brake caliper not operating properly. Check
and repair.