Big Country 4 x 2
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1.4.
If the operator of the vehicle has any specific
brake performance complaints, these complaints
should direct the visual examination and be con-
firmed during the operational test. If the opera-
tor describes an inherently unsafe condition, a
complete inspection should be performed in lieu
of the operational test.
2.
OPERATIONAL TESTS
2.1.
Operational be performed in a safe location that
is free of traffic, obstacles and hazards.
See Figure 2.1.
2.2.
Check the following points of performance
:
2.3.
The brakes should not drag when they are not
applied.
2.4.
The gear selector buttons should operate when
there is enough pressure on the brake pedal to
prevent vehicle motion.
2.5.
When the brakes are applied at speed, there
should be no unusual noises, and no pedal pul-
sation.
2.6.
When the brakes are applied at speed on a low-
coefficient surface (such as a gravel parking lot)
the brakes should lock both rear wheels at the
same time.
2.7.
The parking brake should hold the vehicle
securely on a 22 degree incline with an operator
and a capacity load (800lbs.) in the bed. It
should take less than 100 pounds of pedal pres-
sure to push the pedal down far enough to
engage the parking brake. See Figure 2.7.
2.8.
There should be 7/8” of pedal travel as mea-
sured at the edge of the brake pedal pad before
pressure on the pedal begins to build.
See Figure 2.8.
2.9.
If the Big Country 4 X 2 does not perform as
described, adjust the brakes as described in the
“Brake Adjustment” section of this manual.
2.10. If adjustment does not completely fix the prob-
lem, follow the procedures described in the
“Complete Inspection” section of this manual,
and repair any mechanical faults encountered.
Figure 2.1
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