Figure 4-37. Parking Brake and Linkage

Figure 4-37. Parking Brake and Linkage

g. Check brake tension by following the

c. Refer to figure 4-37 and locate the adjuster

procedures of paragraph 4-28. If additional

n u t . Turn this nut clockwise until all slack is

adjustments do not restore full brake effectiveness,

removed from the brake cable.

replace the parking brake linings (see Section V).

d. Check feel of brake lever to see if some

4-31. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

tension can be felt by moving the lever. Leave lever

in the applied (rearward) position.

4-32. BATTERY MAINTENANCE. The battery is

the heart of the electrical system. It does not

e. Turn adjusting nut on brake linkage to increase

produce electricity, but merely stores it, through

c a b l e tension until the bellcrank on the cable

chemical action, until such time as it is needed. In

b r a c k e t can be seen to move upward. Continue

order for the battery to render its maximum

adjustment until bellcrank has moved upward the

service, it must be properly cared for, according to

full extent of its travel. Check by pressing upward

the following instructions.

on the lever by hand.

a. Check battery electrolyte level frequently,

f. Release hand brake lever to the full forward

especially in hot weather. Maintain the level at l/4

position. Rotate knurled adjustment knob on the

end of the lever several turns clockwise to place

t o l/2 inch over the top of the plates by adding

distilled water, when necessary.

additional tension on the brake cable.

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