摘要 |
A system for braking an engine is provided with a brake drum in the form of an annular projection formed on a side of a flywheel secured to a crankshaft of the engine. A pair of brake shoes are provided inside of the brake drum, and an end of each brake shoe is rotatably supported on a supporting plate. A spring is provided between the brake shoes to contract the shoes. A cam is rotatably provided on the supporting plate to be engaged with the other end of each brake shoe. A lever is connected to the cam and a spring is provided to urge the lever in the direction to expand the brake shoes. The lever is held by a brake operating device in the contracting state of the brake shoes. |