(3) Right brake rod.
(a) Ioosen the jam nuts (8) on the right brake rod (9) and unscrew the rod yokes (7) from the rod.
(b) Unscrew the jam nuts (8) from the right brake rod (9).
(c) Remove the spring clip (11) from the right brake rod (9).
(d) Disconnect the return spring (10) from the spring clip (11).
(4) Adjusting rod. The adjusting rod is disassembled in the same manner as the left brake rod.
(5) Brake pedals.
(a) Disconnect the chain (2) from the brake ratchet (3) and remove the chain.
(b) Remove the cotter pin (4) and pin (29) connecting the brake ratchet (3) with the right brake pedal (5).
(c) Remove the brake ratchet (3).
(d) Remove the cotter pins (22) and pins (21) connecting the brake pedals (5) with the brake pedal
brackets (1).
(e) Remove the brake pedals (5). The brake pedal brackets (1) are welded to the bottom part of the
driver's platform and cannot be removed.
c. Inspection. Inspect all pins for excessive wear, cracks, damage, and pitting. Discard all used cotter pins. Always
use new cotter pins when reassembling the linkage. Inspect rods, yokes, jam nuts, bolts, and screws for corroded,
damaged or stripped threads. Check the brake control shaft bearings for excessive wear and pitting.
d. Cleaning. Wash all parts in cleaning solvent and wipe them dry with a soft absorbent cloth. Clean the rod threads
with a stiff wire brush.
e. Reassembly.
(1) Brake pedals.
(a) Install the brake pedals (5) in their mounting brackets (1).
(b) Install the pins (21) and cotter pins (22).
(c) Secure the cotter pins (22).
(d) Install the brake ratchet (3) on the right brake pedal (5).
(e) Install the brake ratchet pin (29) and cotter pin (4).
(f) Connect the chain (2) with the brake ratchet (3).
(g) Secure the chain (2) by spreading the chain ends apart.
(2) Brake control shaft.
(a) Install bearings (13) on the brake control shaft (18).
(b) Install the right (12) and left (19) brake control shaft arms.
(c) Install and tighten the jam nuts (27) and setscrews (28).
(d) Tighten the jam nuts (27).
(3) Right brake rod.
(a) Install the spring clip (11) on the right brake rod (9).
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