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7.
Check that left- and right-hand slack adjusters (1 and 2) are approximately parallel to each other and that
mending plate (7) is approximately parallel to the ground.
8.
If slack adjusters (1 and 2) are parallel to each other and mending plate (7) is parallel to the ground, proceed to
step 9. If slack adjusters (1 and 2) are not parallel to each other or mending plate (7) is not parallel to the ground,
proceed as follows:
a. On highest slack adjuster (1 or 2), press in on locking ring (5) and turn adjusting nut (6) clockwise
until highest slack adjuster (1 or 2) is only slightly higher than other slack adjuster.
b. On lowest slack adjuster (1 or 2), press in on locking ring (5) and turn adjusting nut (6)
counterclockwise until brake shoes are firmly against brake drum.
c.
On highest slack adjuster (1 or 2), press in on locking ring (5) and turn adjusting nut (6)
counterclockwise until brake shoes are firmly against brake drum.
d. Repeat steps a, b, and c until both sets of brake shoes are firmly against brake drums and
mending plate (7) is approximately parallel to the ground.
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