SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 302)

5.29 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels and Tires
5.6 BRAKES
5.6.1 Brake Disk Inspection.
Check the brake disks for wear every
1,000 hours of operation or yearly.
If the brake disks require service due to
wear, the axle should be checked,
serviced and repaired only by
experienced service technicians who are aware of all
safety instructions and particular component features.
a. Front Axle
1. Block all four wheels to help prevent the vehicle
from moving after the parking brake is disabled.
2. Attach a remote portable hydraulic pressurizing unit
to the breather port (1) on the axle.
Note: DO NOT Turn the key switch to the ON. DO NOT
Release the parking brake switch. Oil pressure will be
lost and Parking Brake will be engaged.
3. Pressurize the parking brake with the pressurizing
unit. Close the needle valve on the pressurizing unit.
4. Working through the level plug hole (2), carefully use
a screwdriver to spread the brake disks apart.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT damage the surfaces of the
brake disks when spreading the brake disks.
5. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap (3) between the
brake disks (4). 8042 Only, if the gap is greater than
0.22" (5,6 mm), replace the brake disks. 10042 &
10054 Only, if the gap is greater than 0.26"
(6,75 mm), replace the brake disks.
WARNING:
BLOCK ALL FOUR
WHEELS. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury from vehicle roll-away
OH2690
1000
MH4340
1
CAUTION:
DO NOT exceed 650 psi (45
bar) when pressurizing the park brake. Apply-
ing too much pressure may damage the brake
seals.
2
MT2850
MT2840
3
4