Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
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1. Template No. 1, Left side
(Use template No. 2 for
right side.)
2. Brake pivot pin
3. Corner of frame
Installing the Brake Links
Note: Brake band may need to be straightened.
1. Check to make sure brake band is straight. Lay band
onto table to see if it is bent (Fig. 5).
2. If needed, bend band so it is straight.
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Figure 5
1. Bent brake band, bend it
straight
2. Straight brake band,
correct position
3. Loop in band
3. Place a brake link assembly so the pins are pointing up
(Fig. 6).
4. Install the brake band onto the brake link assembly.
Install the band loops over the two 5/16 in. pins.
5. Install the new lefthand brake arm onto the 3/8 in. pin
of the brake link assembly.
Note: There are two different brake arms. There is one for
the right side and one for the left side. Make sure the
brake arm is installed as shown in figure 6.
6. Place the brake link plate onto the assembly (Fig. 6).
7. Install 2 retaining rings (5/16 in.) on each of the
5/16 in. pins. This will hold the ends of the brake band
on each assembly (Fig. 6).
8. Install a retaining ring (3/8 in.) on the 3/8 in. pin. This
will connect the brake arm to the link (Fig. 6).
9. Repeat these steps for the opposite side.
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Figure 6
1. Brake link assembly
2. Brake band
3. Brake link plate
4. Retaining rings, 5/16 in.
5. 5/16 in. pins
6. 3/8 in. pin
7. Retaining ring, 3/8 in.
8. Brake arm (Left hand
shown)
Installing the Brake
1. Place washer onto mounting bolt (3/8 x 1–3/4 in.)
(Fig. 7).
2. Lubricate the outside of brake mounting hub with
never–seize (Fig. 7).
Important Check to make sure the brake arm moves
freely on the brake mounting hub. If required remove any
excess paint from the brake arm.
3. Install the brake assembly to the machine using
mounting bolt, washers, brake mounting hub and
flange nut ( 3/8 in.) (Fig. 7). Tighten the bolt and nut
to 30 ft–lbs (41 N–m).