Section IV. REMOVAL AND REPAIR OF BRAKE SYSTEMS

TM 10-3930-609-35

Figure 3-4. Steering axle, exploded view.

Section IV. REMOVAL AND REPAIR OF BRAKE SYSTEMS

3-23. Description of Brake Systems

3-24. Removal of Motor Brakeshoes and Drum (fig.

Two brake systems are used on the fork lift truck, the

hand-motor brake system and the service brake system.

a. Remove floor plate for access to motor

The hand-motor brake system incorporates a hand

brakeshoes and drum (TM 10-3930-609-12).

brake lever and a mechanical seat linkage to apply

b. Disconnect control linkage from link (TM 10-

brakeshoes to a brake drum attached to the travel motor

3930-609-12).

armature shaft.

This braking system is applied

c. Remove cotterpin from linkpin and remove

automatically when the operator leaves the seat and

linkpin.

may be applied by the operator by means of the brake

d. Remove cotterpin from anchor pin; then,

lever. The service brake system is a conventional

remove anchor pin and link.

automotive type wheel brake system incorporating a

e. Remove self-locking nut from rod; then, remove

brake pedal, master cylinder, wheel cylinders at the front

rod and two compression springb.

wheels, and brakeshoes.

f. Remove nut and washer from stud; then,

withdraw brakeshoes from stud.

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