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Parking/Emergency Brake

NOTE: Adjust service brake before adjusting parking brake.

Start engine, and apply brake pedal. Pull parking brake lever with a force of 44-45 lbs. (20.0-20.4 kg). Parking brake lever should move up 5-7 notches. If adjustment is necessary, turn adjusting nut located under console or at end of cable rod. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake (Typical)
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