SERVICE REPAIR
C6080XT2A [A498]
1800 SRM 535
Description
General
This section has the description and repair procedures for the brakes. Checks and adjustments for the brake
assembly are described at the end of this section. A troubleshooting chart is also at the end of this section.
Description
A mechanically-operated shoe brake with a brake
drum fastened to the bevel gear shaft of the MDU
is used on all units. An electrical cutout switch
operated by the linkage interrupts the power to the
drive motor when the brake is applied. The brake
and cutout switch, when properly adjusted, operate
simultaneously.
W/B60-80XT
A spring applies the brake when the steering handle
is in the vertical position or parallel to the floor. See
Figure 1. The steering handle has a cam that moves a
cam follower attached to a bellcrank. The bellcrank
is attached through linkage to a brake release arm
that will apply or release the brake when the steering
handle is moved. Movement of the brake release arm
compresses the spring to release the brake.
Figure 1. Brake Operation
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Brake Shoe Removal
1800 SRM 535
W20-40XTA, W20-40XTC, W20-30XTR,
W60-80XT
A spring applies the brake when the steering han-
dle is in the vertical position or parallel to the floor.
The steering handle has a cam that moves a roller
attached to a brake release arm. Movement of the
brake release arm compresses the spring to release
the brake.
C60-80XT, CA60-80XT/XT2, T5XT
The brake assembly is operated by hand levers that
are part of the steering handle. The hand levers are
attached to linkage that apply the brakes. Squeez-
ing the brake levers will compress the springs and
apply the brakes. When the handles are released,
the springs will release the brakes. These units also
have a parking brake. The parking brake is not au-
tomatically applied. The parking brake must be set
manually when the operator leaves the truck.
Repairs - General
WARNING
Do not operate a lift truck that needs repa