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xiii. Adjust the two locking nuts, forward of the spring cylinder (fig. 3),
(on some chassis a single Nyloc nut is used) to give 1mm of clearance
on the spring cylinder. This cylinder (the energy store for the
handbrake operation) must be able to rotate only, not slide on the
brake rod.
(See Fig. 3). If the overrun assembly is fitted with a gas strut
handbrake then no spring cylinder is fitted - therefore ignore this
paragraph).
xiv. Correct adjustment of the linkage is checked by operating the
handbrake lever so that when the second or third tooth is engaged,
a slight braking force is felt on the road wheels.
xv. Over adjustment of either the wheel brakes or linkage, will result in
difficult reversing causing the wheels to ‘lock-up’.
xvi. When parking, the handbrake lever must always be engaged into
the fully upright position (90
°
). This is to compress the spring within
the spring cylinder and thereby create an energy store, which will
automatically engage the brakes further should the caravan move.
If difficulty is experienced in this operation, try easing the caravan
backwards with one hand while engaging the handbrake fully with
the other. This manoeuvre should not be attempted on a rearwards
facing slope. In this case wheel chocks should be used combined
with the handbrake.
xvii. Finally, if the road wheels have been removed, re-tighten using a
calibrated Torque Wrench to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) - on all M12 wheel
bolts - in sequence, i.e. North, South, East, West not clock or
anticlockwise. Remember to overtighten is just as dangerous as to
under-tighten, as this can distort the wheel rims. Avoid the use of
power wrenches.
THE ALKO CARAVAN CHASSIS
(continued)
Summary of Contents for 2002 Series
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