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Adjust parking brake - AR42.20-P-0540B

MODEL 140 up to 31.10.93 

Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Mechanism And Adjusting Screw - Model 140 Up To 31.10.93
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MODIFICATION NOTES

13.12.02 Safety information on lifting platform, incorporated for the first time   AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
13.12.02 Check version of pedal assembly, included for the first time Step 1 BT42.20-P-0510-01A
INSPECT Inspect     
DANGER Risk of death.  Death may result if vehicle slips or topples from the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
1 Check version of pedal assembly    
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Parking brake pedal assembly modified   BT42.20-P-0510-01A
2 Operate parking brake pedal and check pedal travel of parking brake pedal IMPORTANT If the pedal travel is not within the tolerance range: ↓
Adjust parking brake.
 
    Control force on parking brake pedal *BE42.20-P-1001-01C 
    Number of notches that parking brake pedal has to be pressed *BE42.20-P-1002-01C 
REMOVING Remove     
3 Raise vehicle with lifting platform so that the wheels clear the ground    
4 Unscrew one wheel bolt on the left and right rear wheel NOTES Light alloy wheels must be removed due to the risk of damage.  
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary.   AP40.10-P-4050Z
  Adjusting     
5 Using a Phillips screwdriver (3 mm), turn the adjusting screw (b) of the adjusting mechanism (105) to the right  until the rear wheel or the brake disk can no longer be turned by hand. NOTES Do not use a T-handle wrench.  
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Adjusting mechanism for parking brake modified Model 140 BT42.20-P-9311-01A 
6 Turn the adjusting screw (b) 5 to 5.5 turns to the left  until the rear wheel or brake disk can be turned by hand.    
INSPECT Inspect     
7 Operate parking brake pedal several times and check pedal travel of the parking brake pedal, then release the parking brake Control force on parking brake pedal *BE42.20-P-1001-01C 
    Number of notches that parking brake pedal has to be pressed *BE42.20-P-1002-01C 
8 Check unobstructed movement of rear wheels or brake disks    
INSTALLING Install     
9 Fit wheel bolts or light alloy wheels    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary.   AP40.10-P-4050Z
ADJUSTING VALUES FOR PARKING BRAKE

Number Designation Model 140, Pedal assembly with pulled notch Model 140, Pedal assembly with pushed notch
BE42.20-P-1001-01C Control force on parking brake pedal N 170 (-50/+70) 170 (-50/+70)
BE42.20-P-1002-01C Number of notches that parking brake pedal has to be pressed Quantity 1 5
See fig. BT42.20-P-0510-01A BT42.20-P-0510-01A