Cushman 898673 - Brakes; Service Brakes; Brake Fluid Reservoir Located under Front Cowl; Brake Fluid Level Indicator Light

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Cont.
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If the brakes do not hold properly, if they feel spongy or
if the brake fluid reservoir is allowed to “run-dry”, it may
be necessary to bleed the brake lines in order to get fluid
back into the system. Follow the steps below to properly
bleed the brake system.
Fluid Level
BRAKES
This vehicle is equipped with either four wheel or two
wheel (rear only) hydraulic brakes and a hand operated
park brake lever.
Service Brakes
WARNING
!
• Improper maintenance of the brake system may result in loss of vehicle control by
the operator. Losing control of the vehicle due to brake loss may cause vehicle
damage and/or injury to the operator or bystanders.
Keep your brake system clean and properly maintained.
Brake Fluid Lever
Indicator Light
Figure 45
Brake Fluid Reservoir Located Under Front Cowl
The brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is located
under the front cowl.
If the brake fluid level indicator light (See Fig. 47)
comes on and remains on, check the brake fluid level in
the reservoir.
The fluid level must be kept within the MIN (minimum)
and MAX (maximum) levels as shown in Figure 46.
Figure 47
Brake Fluid Level Indicator Light
Figure 46
Brake Fluid Level Reading
When it is necessary to add fluid, use a DOT 3 type
brake fluid.
If the brakes Do Not stop the vehicle properly, they
must be repaired before the vehicle is operated again.
4-Wheel Brakes
When bleeding the system , bleed the left rear brake first
then the right rear, then the right front and finally the
left front.
Attach a hose to the bleeder screw on top of the left rear
dust shield and place the other end of the hose in a con-
tainer to catch the fluid run-off when bleeding the system.
Brake Fluid
Reservoir
Bleeder
Screw
Figure 48
Bleeder Screw on Top of Dust Shield
Most communities have a disposal system for this type of
refuse. Please dispose of fluids properly.