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Atlas Copco — Brake cable adjustment

Adjustments · Overrun brake

From a Atlas Copco owner's manual covering: QAX 12 Dd, QAX 20 Dd, QAX 30 Dd, Qc1002. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Deutz F2M 2011 F engine, Deutz F3M 2011 F engine, Deutz BF3M 2011 F engine

Before you start

  • Before towing the generator, ensure the towing equipment of the vehicle matches the towing eye

Procedure

  1. Pull the towing eye out to the outermost position; hand brake lever downward.
  2. Loosen the lock nuts.
  3. Turn adjusting nuts and brake cable nuts clockwise until no slack remains.
  4. Keep the equalizer perpendicular to the main brake cable.
  5. Apply the hand brake lever several times and repeat the adjustment.
  6. Tighten the nuts with their lock nuts.
  7. Remove the jack and the blocks.
  8. Road test the generator and brake several times.

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Source: Atlas Copco owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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