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Chapter 4 CARAVAN EQUIPMENT
Fig. 3
never bent or curved under any fittings. On tandem axles, using the
double balance bar, a brake rod support tube (Part No. 228827) must
always be fitted on the end of the brake rod, passing through the
centre aperture on the abutment.
xii. Remove the slack in the brake rod by adjusting the long ball nut, rear
of the balance bar, ensuring the overrun lever makes contact with the
end of the towing shaft.
Over adjustment to the long ball nut (Fig 3), could induce movement
of the inner brake cable, reducing the effective clearance of the brake
shoes. If the over run lever will not make contact, it is possible the
two lock nuts, forward of the spring cylinder, are incorrectly adjusted.
Loosen the nuts and adjust the brake rod as above (Figs 1 & 3).
THE ALKO CARAVAN CHASSIS (continued)