Air Pressure - Check - Mitsubishi Fuso FK 2010 Owner's Manual

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Simple inspection and service
3 Braking performance
Inspection
intervals
WARNING
Perform brake tests in a safe place that
allows for good visibility all around. During
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the tests, be attentive to surrounding traffic
conditions.
Perform braking tests in a safe place. After check-
ing that warning lamp
drive the vehicle at a low speed to make sure that
braking power is sufficient and even. If braking
seems in any way abnormal, operating the vehicle
could be dangerous. Ask an authorized dealer for a
more thorough inspection.
Inspection
intervals
Use the air pressure gauge to check compressed
air pressure. The gauge should indicate a pressure
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in range
Also, make sure that the air pressure builds up at
the proper rate. This can be checked as follows:
1. Set the parking brake and stop the engine.
2. Open the drain cock to release all compressed
air from the air tank.
3. Start the engine and run it at idling speed while
timing how long it takes for the pressure to
reach 100 psi. The time should be as indicated
below.
[until 100 psi is reached from 0 psi]
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FK61F
Other than FK61F
At the time of pre-operational
check and every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)
or
Air pressure – check
At the time of pre-operational
check
.
Air pressure buildup time
Within 6 minutes
Within 9 minutes
is not illuminated,