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Parking/Emergency Brake

  1. Depress brake pedal several times while vehicle is moving in reverse. Ensure brakes are properly adjusted. Pull parking brake lever with a force of 44 lbs. (20 kg). If stroke is 7-12 notches, parking brake is properly adjusted.
  2. If stroke is not 7-12 notches, raise and support rear of vehicle. Release parking brake lever. Loosen cable lock nut at lever end of cable. Rotate adjusting nut until stroke is within specification. Operate parking brake several times and ensure rear brakes do not drag. Ensure parking brake warning light illuminates when brake lever is pulled one notch.