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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.
4-27

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