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HANDBRAKE LINKAGE AND CABLES MAINTENANCE—Continued
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INSTALLATION—Continued
14.
Install yoke (3), clevis pin (2), flatwasher (4), and new cotter pin (5) on handbrake lever (1). Yoke
should be installed 1 in. (25.4 mm) onto end of rod.
1
3
5
4
2
15.
Install hubs and brakedrums (WP 0039 00).
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
If trailer is not coupled to towing vehicle, ensure that landing gear is
lowered and locked and wheels are securely chocked. Failure to follow
this warning may cause trailer to roll, resulting in injury to personnel or
damage to equipment.
N O T E
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Handbrake is properly adjusted when additional force is required t o
move handbrake lever (1) beyond 2/3 distance of travel toward applied
position.
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Ensure proper brake shoe clearance before adjusting linkage (page
0033 00-5).
1.
Raise one side of trailer with rear jack and place a jackstand on corner of rear crossmember. Lower
and remove rear jack. Repeat for other side.
2.
Release handbrake by raising handbrake lever (1) up to vertical position.
