Section 6. Planned Maintenance
6.19
Steering System
NOTICE
The steering system, steer axle, and steering linkage
on your truck should be inspected periodically for
abnormal looseness and damage, leaking seals, etc..
Also, be alert for any changes in steering action. Hard
steering, excessive freeplay (looseness), or unusual
sound when turning or maneuvering indicates a need
for inspection or servicing.
Functional Tests
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Check the steering system by
moving the steering tiller in a full
right turn and then in a full left turn.
Return the tiller (steer wheels) to
the straight-ahead position. The
steering system components should
operate smoothly when the steering
tiller is turned.
Never operate a truck with a steer-
ing system fault.
Direction Control
Check and make sure that the travel
area is clear in front of the truck.
Depress the parking brake pedal
and move the control handle from
NEUTRAL to FORWARD travel posi-
tion. The truck should move in the
forward direction. The travel speed
is proportional to the amount of con-
trol handle movement. Return the
control handle to NEUTRAL, truck
should slow to a stop. Repeat this
procedure in the reverse direction.
Regenerative Braking
Check and make sure that the travel
area is clear. Travel at full speed
and let the control handle return to
neutral. The truck should quickly
decelerate to a stop.
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