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DIRECTION FC091194, REVISION 11    VIVID 7 SERVICE MANUAL 
Chapter 4 - Functional Checks 4 - 81
 
Table 4-44     Brakes and Direction Lock Checks 
STEP TASK FUNCTION COMMENTS
1.
Press on pedal no. 2
To engage the brakes in full lock
Test Brake effect, if not 
proper, see section 6-8-1 
on page 6-9 for 
adjustment
2.
Press on pedal no.1
To release the brake
3.
Press on pedal no.1
To engage swivel lock.
You may need to move the system around a 
little to get the Casters to lock into the locked 
direction.
If Direction Lock doesn’t 
work properly, see 
section 6-8-2 on page 6-
10 for adjustment 
4.
Press on pedal no. 2
To release swivel lock