Ditch Witch FX20 - Manual (Page 76)

FX20 Operator’s Manual
Service - 75
3000 Mile
CMW
3000 Mile
Trailer
Adjust Brakes
Adjust brakes every 3000 miles (5000 km).
1. Place adequate jack stands under frame rails.
2. Remove cover from adjusting slot on bottom
of backing plate.
3. Rotate adjuster starwheel with screwdriver or
brake spoon to expand brake shoes. Adjust
until drum is very difficult to turn by hand.
4. Rotate starwheel the other direction until
drum turns with slight drag.
5. Replace adjusting slot cover and replace
wheel.
6. Repeat procedure for all remaining brakes.
7. Remove jack stands and lower wheels to
ground.