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Parking Brake Lever: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION
1. Operate the parking brake lever 3 to 4 times and return the lever fully.
2. While pulling the parking brake lever upward, count the notches.
Lever stroke: 5 to 6 notches when pulled with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45 lbs.)
If it is not within the specified value, adjust the parking brake.