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Parking Brake

  1. Parking brake is within normal range if applied by 6-8 notch using 44 lbs. (20 kg) of force. To adjust, remove console cover. With service brakes properly adjusted, pull and release parking brake lever 3-5 times.
  2. Turn adjusting nut until brake lever stroke is 7-8 notches using 44 lbs. (20 kg) of force. Tighten lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Adjusting Parking Brake
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