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Reelmaster 2300–D/2600–D
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Wheels and Brakes
Adjustments
Hand Brake
1. Ensure machine is parked on a level surface with
the cutting units lowered. Ensure engine is off.
2. Jack up the front of the machine and support it from
under the frame with jack stands. Remove both front
wheels.
3. Make sure brake is in the OFF position.
4. Turn by–pass valve on traction pump to the by–pass
position as described in the General Information section
of Chapter 4 – Hydraulic System.
5. Loosen jam nut (1) on the clevis (2).
6. Adjust brake arm lever distance.
A. Remove cotter pin (3) securing the clevis (2) to
the upper brake arm lever (4). Disconnect clevis
from the upper brake arm lever.
B. Rotate clevis one turn at a time (clockwise) to de-
crease the distance between the upper brake arm
lever and lower brake arm lever (5).
C. Install clevis to upper brake arm lever. Install cot-
ter pin to clevis.
D. Repeat steps 6.A. through 6.C. until the brake
shoes firmly contact the brake drums (the wheel will
not turn by hand).
E. When the wheel will not turn by hand, back the
brake shoes off the brake drum. Remove cotter pin
securing top of the clevis to the upper brake arm le-
ver. Disconnect clevis from the upper brake arm le-
ver.
F. Rotate clevis one turn at a time (counterclock-
wise) to increase the distance between the upper
brake arm lever and lower brake arm lever by
5/8–inch.
7. Install clevis (2) to the upper brake arm lever (4).
Install and lock cotter pin (3) into the clevis. Tighten jam
nut (1).
8. Repeat procedure for the other wheel.
9. Check brake adjustment and adjust again as neces-
sary.
10. Install wheels.
5
4
2
1
1. Jam nut
2. Clevis
3. Cotter pin
4. Upper brake arm lever
5. Lower brake arm lever
3
Figure 1
Brake Arm
Lever Distance
11. Turn by–pass valve on traction pump to the closed
position as described in the General Information section
of Chapter 4 – Hydraulic System.
12. After any brake adjustment, operate the vehicle at
a low speed (one mph or less) and check that brakes en-
gage equally on both wheels. Readjust as necessary.
Wheels and
Brakes