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Repair and Service Manual
B
B
TROUBLESHOOTING
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
BRAKE SYSTEM
STEERING PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Incorrect tire pressure Inflate to recommended pressure
Dragging wheel brakes Service brake system
Suspension component failure Repair
Alignment incorrect Align
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Condition Possible Cause Correction
FAILS BRAKE PERFORMANCE TEST
BY STOPPING IN A LONGER
DISTANCE THAN NORMAL
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
Brake pedal not returning
Brake not adjusting
Check for binding of brake pedal
Check brake pedal free travel
Check brake cables
Check brake adjusters
Check pedal pivot
Brake shoes wet Check again when shoes are dry
Brake cables damaged or sticky Check brake cable and replace if sticky or
damaged
Brake shoes severely worn Replace
Brake shoes glazed Sand shoes with emery cloth provided that
shoes have .06" (1.5 mm) min. material
System not adjusted properly Check and adjust per manual
End of brake cable loose from anchor
brackets
Check and repair
Cracked brake drum Replace
IN EXCESS OF 1" (2.5 CM) FREE
PEDAL TRAVEL (SOFT PEDAL)
Low pedal force at parking brake latch Adjust per manual
Brake cables damaged Replace
Brake return bumper out of adjustment Adjust per manual
End of brake cable loose from anchor
brackets
Check and repair
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
System not adjusted properly Adjust per Manual
LESS THAN 3/4" (1.9 CM) FREE
PEDAL TRAVEL (HARD PEDAL)
High pedal force at parking brake latch Adjust per Manual
Brake cables damaged or sticky Check brake cable and replace if sticky or
damaged
System not adjusted properly Check and adjust per manual
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components