17/5/2019 988K Wheel Loader LWX00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C18 Engine(SEBP5756 - 47) - Documentation

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Product: WHEEL LOADER
Model: 988K WHEEL LOADER LWX00696
Configuration: 988K Wheel Loader LWX00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY
C18 Engine

Testing and Adjusting

988K Wheel Loader
Media Number -KENR6488-11 Publication Date -01/02/2019 Date Updated -20/02/2019

i05380950

Limit Switch (Stop Light) - Adjust

SMCS - 4269-025-ZS

Personal injury or death can result if two persons are not used in the
following procedure.

Specifications
Table 1
Stop Lamp Limit Switch Adjustment Specifications
Date Product or Component SN
Component Desired Value Actual Value
Brake Lamps "ON" using the 3.5 mm (0.14 inch) feeler gauge
Brake Lamps "OFF" using the 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) feeler gauge

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Illustration 1 g03404771
(1) Plug
(2) Adjustment screw

Table 2
Torque specifications
Callout Torque

Plug (1) 1.4 ± 0.3 N·m (12.0 ± 3.0 lb in)

Introduction
The following procedure describes the setup, checking, and adjusting of the stop lamp limit switch.

Test Preparation
1. Move the machine to a hard, level surface. The surface must also be dry and free of debris.

2. Engage the parking brake

3. Turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position.

4. Ensure that there is no interference with other components when both brake pedals are applied and
released. When both brake pedals are in the released position, the stop lamps for the machine should be in
the "OFF" position.

Test Procedure

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Illustration 2 g03404772
Side view of the right service brake pedal
(3) Pedal stop
(4) Treadle heel stop

1. Insert a 3.5 mm (0.14 inch) feeler gauge between Treadle heel stop (4) and pedal stop (3) of both the left
brake pedal and the right brake pedal. Monitor the stop lights. When the feeler gauges are in place, the
stop lights should be ON. Remove the feeler gauges.

2. Insert a 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) feeler gauge between Treadle heel stop (4) and pedal stop (3) of both the left
brake pedal and the right brake pedal. Monitor the stop light. When the feeler gauges are in place, the stop
lights should be OFF. Remove the feeler gauges.

3. Ensure that the stop lights go ON and OFF when the brake pedals are applied and released. If the stop
lights work properly, no adjustments are necessary at this time.

4. If steps 1, 2, and 3 are not satisfied, perform the following procedure.

Adjustment Procedure
1. Insert a 3.5 mm (0.14 inch) feeler gauge between Treadle heel stop (4) and pedal stop (3) of both the left
brake pedal and the right brake pedal.

Illustration 3 g03404773
(1) Plug
(2) Adjustment screw

2. Remove plug (1) and turn the adjustment screw for switch (2) counterclockwise in order to turn the stop
lights OFF. Then, turn the adjustment screw for the switch clockwise until the stop lights turn ON. When

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the feeler gauges are in place, the stop lights should be ON. Remove the feeler gauges. The stop light
should be OFF.

3. Insert the 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) feeler gauge between Treadle heel stop (4) and pedal stop (3) of both the left
brake pedal and the right brake pedal. Monitor the stop lights. When the feeler gauges are in place, the
stop lights should be OFF. Remove the feeler gauges.

4. Ensure that the stop lights go ON and OFF when both of the brake pedals are applied and released. Repeat
steps 1, 2, and 3 if the stop lights do not work properly.

Note: If the stop lights will not operate properly after the adjustment procedure, the limit switch will need
to be replaced.

5. Install plug (1) and torque the plug to 1.4 ± 0.3 N·m (12.0 ± 3.0 lb in)

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