Operator`s manual

SECTION 7

MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

Figure 7-21. Equalizer Flat Bar.

4. Adjust the cable at the transmission until the cam levers

are actually starting to pre-load the return springs and the

cam lever actuation pin on the caliper, is centered in the

"v-grove" of the cam. Figure 7-22.

Figure 7-22. Pin Centered in "V-Groove".

5. Locate the castle nut at the mechanical brake cam lever

and remove the cotter pin. Figure 7-23.

Figure 7-23. Castle Nut.

6. Loosen the castle nut until it can be threaded by hand.

7. Using a 0.004" feeler gauge or a piece of regular photo

copy paper (such as used for these instructions), slip it

between the emergency/parking brake pad and brake disc.

Ensure that you push the opposite side pad up against the

brake disc before setting this gap.

8. Slowly hand tighten the castle nut until the feeler gauge

(or piece of paper), becomes snug between the pad and

brake disc.

9. Back off the castle just enough for a new cotter pin to be

installed. The feeler gauge (or piece of paper), should pull

out at this point with just the slightest bit of resistance.

10. Lock down jam nuts at the parking brake adjustment

bracket on the transmission.

11. Check to ensure that the brakes are NOT engaged when

the Brake Lever is in the down & off position.

12. Check for drag by driving without activating any brakes

for about 100 feet. Stop and check for heat on the brake

discs. They should both be cool (or no hotter than the

beginning of the test). Adjust if necessary.

13. Check the effectiveness of the parking brake by parking

the Argo on the steepest hill encountered and by loading

to it’s maximum working load. The parking brake should

hold the Argo from moving.

14. Check the effectiveness of the emergency brake by ac-

tivating it while coasting down a slight grade. The Argo

should come to a controlled stop without pulling left or

right. Re-adjust the brakes if necessary.