2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 6-1
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SECTION 6 – WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLIES
∆ WARNING
• Only trained technicians should repair or service the vehicle. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical
repair.
• Follow all procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those affixed to the vehicle.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection while servicing vehicle. Wear a full face shield
and rubber gloves when working with batteries.
• Some brake shoes contain asbestos fiber, and asbestos dust is created when these brake
mechanisms are handled. Wear approved eye and respiratory protection when disassembling
and cleaning brake mechanisms. Inhalation of asbestos could result in severe personal injury
or death. Do not use compressed air or aerosol sprays to clean the brake mechanism. Clean
brake mechanisms using the negative pressure enclosure/HEPA vacuum system or low
pressure/wet cleaning method per OSHA/29 CFR -1910.1001.
• Turn key switch OFF, place Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and remove key
prior to servicing.
• Do not wear loose clothing. Remove jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc. before
servicing vehicle.
• Moving parts! Do not attempt to service the vehicle while it is running.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
- Disconnect battery cables, negative cable (–) first.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when
disconnecting battery cables or other electric wiring. Never allow a positive wire to touch the
vehicle frame, engine or any other metal component.
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Before lifting, unload cargo bed, lock the brakes and
chock the wheels that remain on the floor. Use a suitable lifting device (chain hoist or
hydraulic floor jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device
to hold vehicle in raised position. Use approved jack stands of proper weight capacity to
support the vehicle.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Pioneer 900 vehicle is equipped with four-wheel, manually adjusted brakes.
