Adjusting the parking brake – DR Power Powerwolf Power Wagon User Manual

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DR

Powerwolf

Safety & Operating Instructions

Adjusting the Parking Brake

Note:

Parking brake requires adjustment if the DR Powerwolf rolls on slopes with the

parking brake set, or if parking brake will not set.

WARNING!

Before performing any maintenance procedure, set the

parking brake, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

Tool Needed:
§ Two 1/2" wrenches or sockets

1. With the machine on a level surface, set

the parking brake and put the machine
in free wheel mode.

2. Test the brake by trying to roll the

machine. It should not move in either
direction with the parking brake set.

3. To adjust brake if needed, remove

linkage from emergency brake handle
(Figure 16) using two 1/2" wrenches.

4. Turn linkage tie rod end counter-

clockwise to tighten the brake or
clockwise to loosen it.

5. Re-attach linkage to parking brake

handle

6. Test the brake, as described in Step 3.

Repeat the adjustment if necessary.

Figure 16: Brake Linkage

Note:

Turn the linkage joint only 1/2 turn at a time, and then test the brake to see if the

adjustment worked. If needed, adjust the joint another 1/4 turn and test again.

Brake Handle

Brake Linkage

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