As this air
is
released, the compressor must build the
pressure back up.
Pressing and releasing the pedal
repeatedly can let air out
of
the system faster than the
compressor can restore it.
If
the pressure gets too low
and the service brakes will not function properly, the
spring brakes will be applied automatically.
When you push down on the pedal, you will feel both a
spring pressure and the air pressure back against your
foot. With practice, you will know how to judge the
force necessary to stop your motor home.
Spring Brakes
The spring brakes are applied automatically whenever
there is a loss
of
air pressure in the braking system or
when the parking brake is activated.
Air Gauges
The pressure gauge on the instrument panel tells you
how much air pressure is in the tank, and whether the
system will operate. An audible buzzer and dash
indica-
tor light warns you
if
air pressure
is
insufficient for
proper brake operation.
Brake System Warning Light
This light tells you that your brake system needs
servicing.
This light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition
key to the
"START" position, but it normally goes off
when the engine starts.
If
the light stays on or comes on
while driving, have the brake system serviced.
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual braking system.
If
there is a loss
of
pressure in either the front
or
rear
brake system, the other will provide braking capability.
If
a malfunction occurs in either brake system allowing
an imbalance in system pressure, the
"BRAKE" light
will glow when the brake pedal is depressed.
BOUNdER
DiESEL
CAUTION
If
the "BRAKE" light glows,
other than momentarily
with the ignition
in
the
"START" position, the
braking system
should
be
serviced immediately.
If
the "BRAKE" light fails to
glow momentarily when
you
start the engine,
have
the electrical system
checked
immediately.
CAUTION
If
this IighVbuzzer comes
on
any time other than at
vehicle start up, there
is
a
problem with the air sys-
tem and you should pull
over and have the vehicle
service immediately.
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NOTE
The
parking brake will
not disengage until air
pressure has reached
60
psi.
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