Brakes; Test Method - Cushman 612485 Owner's Manual And Service Manual

Electric powered three wheel service vehicle
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Fig. 9 Rear Axle Lubricant Check and Fill

BRAKES

Service brakes in accordance with the Periodic Service
Schedule (Ref Fig. 14). After the vehicle has been put
into service, it is recommended that the brakes be
checked by performing the following test:

Test Method

To prevent severe injury or death resulting
from operating a vehicle with improperly
operating brake system, the braking system
must be properly maintained. All driving
brake tests must be done in a safe location
with regard for the safety of all personnel.
NOTICE
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place. There-
fore, it is important to establish the normal braking distance with
a new vehicle.
Determine the braking performance of the vehicle by
engaging the service brake (release accelerator pedal
only) at a common point on a flat, dry, clean paved sur-
face while traveling at maximum speed (Ref Fig. 10).
Observe the vehicle stopping location. If the vehicle
stops in a significantly greater distance than normal or
pulls to one side, it should be tested again.
If the vehicle fails the second test, it should immediately
be removed from service. The vehicle needs to be
inspected by a qualified mechanic.
ELECTRIC THREE WHEEL SERVICE VEHICLE
Check/Fill Plug
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
Dry, Level, Clean, Paved Surface
Accelerate To
Maximum Speed
Release
Accelerator Pedal
to Engage
Service Brake
Acceptable
Stopping
4 ft. (1.2 m)
Distance
Fig. 10 Periodic Brake Performance Test
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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