Routine Maintenance; Tire Inspection; Brakes; Periodic Brake Test For Mechanical Brakes - Cushman Shuttle 2 Owner's Manual

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

To prolong vehicle life, some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe
driving conditions such as extreme temperatures, extreme dust/debris conditions, or frequent use with maximum
load.
To access the powertrain for routine maintenance, lift or remove the seat and remove the rear access panel. For
major repair, refer to the appropriate Technician's Repair and Service Manual.
Some service procedures may require the vehicle to be lifted. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE for proper lifting pro-
cedure and safety information.

Tire Inspection

Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Service Schedule. Inflation pressures should be checked when
the tires are cool. Be sure to install the valve dust cap after checking or inflating.

Brakes

To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death, always evaluate pedal travel before operating
a vehicle to verify some braking function is present.
All driving brake tests must be done in a safe location with regard for the safety of all personnel.
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place; therefore, it is important to establish the standard with a new vehicle.
The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be performed regularly as an evaluation of braking system perfor-
mance. It is useful as a method of identifying subtle loss of performance over time.
PERIODIC BRAKE TEST FOR
MECHANICAL BRAKES
The purpose of this test is to compare the braking performance of
the vehicle to the braking performance of new or 'known to be
good' vehicles or to an established acceptable stopping distance.
Actual stopping distances will be influenced by weather condi-
tions, terrain, road surface condition, actual vehicle weight
(accessories installed) and vehicle speed. No specific braking
distance can be reliably specified. The test is conducted by latch-
ing the park brake to eliminate different pedal pressures and to
include the affects of linkage mis-adjustment.
Establish the acceptable stopping distance by testing a new or
'known to be good' vehicle and recording the stopping location or
stopping distance. Several vehicles should be tested when new
and the range of stopping locations or distances recorded.
Drive the vehicle at maximum speed on a flat, dry, clean, paved
surface. Quickly depress the brake pedal to latch the parking
brake at the line or marker in the test area and remove foot from
pedal. The vehicle should stop aggressively. The wheel brakes
may or may not lock. Observe the vehicle stopping location or
measure the vehicle stopping distance from the point at which
MAINTENANCE
Dry, Level, Clean, Paved Surface
Accelerate To
Maximum Speed
Latch
Parking Brake
and Take Foot
Off Pedal
Acceptable
4 ft. (1.2 m)
Stopping
Distance
Typical Brake Performanace Test
5
Line or Marker
Line or Marker
Normal Range of
Stopping Distance
Any vehicles that stop
more than 4 ft. (1.2 m)
beyond the Acceptable
Stopping Distance or
pulls to one side should
be removed from service
and inspected by a
qualified mechanic
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