Emergency operations – SkyTrak 3606 Operation Manual User Manual
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86
3606 Rev 11/99
Emergency Operations
13. After you have blocked all four wheels, crawl under the front axle.
Using the torque wrench, alternately turn brake release bolts A, B &
C outward (counterclockwise) 1/2 turn until the torque drops to
22 lb/ft (30 Nm).
14. Again, alternately turn brake release bolts A, B & C outward (coun-
terclockwise) 1/2 turn until the torque drops off sharply.
15. Alternately turn the brake release bolts A, B & C outward (counter-
clockwise) until you feel the bolt flange begin to press against the
snap ring. Turn the bolt inward 1/4 turn.
16. The parking brakes should now be re-activated and the front
wheels are locked. Remove the blocking from the four tires.
17. Verify that the parking brake works.
18. Remove any accident prevention tags from the vehicle.
Figure 55
LEFTSIDE CROSS SECTION
OF FRONT AXLE
A
C
FRONT
B
A
FRONT
C
B
LEFTSIDE CROSS SECTION
OF FRONT AXLE
OS2220
Steering
Cylinder
(Ref.)
Snap
Ring
Brake
Release
Bolt
Turn
Counterclockwise
To Activate Brake
EARLY PRODUCTION
Steering
Cylinder
(Ref.)
Snap
Ring
Brake
Release
Bolt
Turn
Counterclockwise
To Activate Brake
CURRENT PRODUCTION
86
3606 Rev 11/99
Emergency Operations
13. After you have blocked all four wheels, crawl under the front axle.
Using the torque wrench, alternately turn brake release bolts A, B &
C outward (counterclockwise) 1/2 turn until the torque drops to
22 lb/ft (30 Nm).
14. Again, alternately turn brake release bolts A, B & C outward (coun-
terclockwise) 1/2 turn until the torque drops off sharply.
15. Alternately turn the brake release bolts A, B & C outward (counter-
clockwise) until you feel the bolt flange begin to press against the
snap ring. Turn the bolt inward 1/4 turn.
16. The parking brakes should now be re-activated and the front
wheels are locked. Remove the blocking from the four tires.
17. Verify that the parking brake works.
18. Remove any accident prevention tags from the vehicle.
Figure 55
LEFTSIDE CROSS SECTION
OF FRONT AXLE
A
C
FRONT
B
A
FRONT
C
B
LEFTSIDE CROSS SECTION
OF FRONT AXLE
OS2220
Steering
Cylinder
(Ref.)
Snap
Ring
Brake
Release
Bolt
Turn
Counterclockwise
To Activate Brake
EARLY PRODUCTION
Steering
Cylinder
(Ref.)
Snap
Ring
Brake
Release
Bolt
Turn
Counterclockwise
To Activate Brake
CURRENT PRODUCTION