Tire Inspection; Brakes; Periodic Brake Test For Mechanical Brakes - Ezgo Owner's Manual & Service Manual

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PARK BRAKE
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
POWERWISE™ CHARGER PLUG
HARDWARE AND FASTENERS
SEMI-ANNUAL - 125 HOURS
DIRECTION SELECTOR
KING PINS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
RACK END BALL JOINT
REAR AXLE
ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
REAR AXLE
SERVICE BRAKES

TIRE INSPECTION

Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Ser-
vice Schedule (Ref. Fig. 16 on page 14). Inflation pres-
sures should be checked when the tires are cool. Be sure
to install the valve dust cap after checking or inflating.

BRAKES

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travel before operating a vehicle to verify some brak-
ing 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 per-
formed regularly (Ref. Fig. 16 on page 14) as an evalua-
tion of braking system performance. It is useful as a
method of identifying subtle loss of performance over
time.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
✓ Check for bent/binding linkage rod
✓ Check for damage or wear to latch arm or catch bracket
♦ Lubricate as required, use light oil. DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLES OR BRAKE LATCH
✓ Check for oil leakage, loose mounting hardware
♦ Clean auxiliary contact (see BATTERY CHARGER MAINTENANCE)
✓ Check for loose or missing hardware and components
♦ Tighten or replace missing hardware
✓ Check for wear and smooth movement (lubricate shaft with light oil if required)
✓ Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts
✓ Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease leakage
♦ Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
✓ Check for unusual noise and loose or missing mounting hardware
✓ Check and adjust as required, see Technician's Repair and Service Manual
✓ Check lubricant, add lubricant (SAE 30 oil) as required
♦ Clean and adjust, see Technician's Repair and Service Manual
✓ Check brake shoe linings, see Technician's Repair and Service Manual
Fig. 16 Periodic Service Schedule
To reduce the possibility
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of severe injury or death,
always evaluate pedal
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
(includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
(includes items listed in previous tables & the following)

Periodic Brake Test for Mechanical Brakes

The purpose of this test is to compare the braking perfor-
mance 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 conditions, 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 parking brake to eliminate different pedal pres-
sures 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. For fleets of vehi-
cles, several vehicles should be tested when new and
the range of stopping locations or distances recorded.
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may
take place; therefore, it is important to establish
the standard with a new vehicle.
Drive the vehicle at maximum speed on a flat, dry, clean,
paved surface (Ref. Fig. 17 on page 16). Quickly depress
the brake pedal to latch the parking brake at the line or
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