9.10
BRAKES
Inspection
1. Inspect the parking brake cable and brake pads on the
caliper assembly located on the rear propshaft.
See “Parking Brake Caliper Service” for brake pad
replacement information.
Cable Tension Adjustment
When the parking brake is fully engaged and the parking brake
indicator is illuminated, engine speed is limited to 1300 RPM in
all gears, including neutral. If throttle is applied, this limiting
feature prevents operation, which protects the parking brake
pads from excessive wear.
NOTE: Inspect the parking brake cable tension after
the first 25 hours of operation and every 100 hours
of operation afterwards to ensure proper cable
tension.
Loss of tension in the parking brake cable will cause
illumination of the parking brake light and activation of the
limiting feature. If this occurs, inspect and adjust parking brake
cable tension. If performing this service is difficult due to
conditions or location, open the hood and temporarily
disconnect the parking brake connector. Reconnect the
connector as soon as practicable and adjust the parking brake
cable to proper tension.
1. Pull back on the parking brake lever (located in the dash).
2. After 2 to 3 clicks the “(P)” brake light should illuminate
on the instrument cluster and the wheels of the vehicle
should not rotate when turning by hand. After 8 full clicks
of lever travel, the vehicle should not roll while parked.
3. If the vehicle moves, adjustment is necessary.
4. Adjust the parking brake cable where the cable attaches to
the caliper mount bracket located on the rear gearcase (mid
gearcase on 6x6 models).
Adjustment Procedure
1. Place the vehicle in neutral on a flat level surface.
2. Carefully lift the rear of the vehicle off the ground and
stabilize on jack stands.
3. Locate the parking brake cable adjustment area where the
cable attaches to the caliper mount bracket on the rear
gearcase.
4. Use two open-end wrenches and loosen the outer jam nut
(D). Back out the outer jam nut (D) 1 1/2 turns.
5. Now hold the outer jam nut (D) and turn in the inner jam
nut (C) clockwise, until the jam nut is tight against the
bracket.
6. Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 until the proper adjustment is
obtained for the parking brake.
NOTE: See Chapter 10 for more information on the
parking brake switch.
Front
Inboard Pad
Outboard Pad
Parking Brake
Cable Adjustment
D
C
Mount Bracket
To Parking
Brake Caliper
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