11-44 Pretrip inspection and maintenance
1 Parking brake lever stroke check
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly to prevent the
vehicle from moving.
2. Starting with the parking brake lever fully
released, pull the lever upward with a force of 66
Ib (295 N) until it stops moving.
3. Check that the distance moved by the lever
(parking brake lever stroke) is within these lim-
its. For each notch moved, an audible click
should be heard. If necessary, bring the vehicle
to an authorized Sterling service facility.
4. Make sure the parking brake lever locks
securely in the set (fully raised) position.
2 Parking brake performance
1. Park the vehicle on a downgrade with a dry road
surface.
2. Set the parking brake and check that the parking
brake can hold the vehicle. If an appropriate
downgrade is not available, drive the vehicle at
low speed, activate the parking brake, and
check that it can stop the vehicle at speeds
under 10 mph (16 km/h).
3. If there is any problem, contact an authorized
Sterling service facility.
<Manual transmission vehicles>
Check the clutch for condition. If there is any prob-
lem, contact an authorized Sterling service facility.
Parking brake checking and
adjusting
Inspection interval Daily pretrip inspection
Parking brake stroke 7 to 9 notches
WARNING
During a braking test, be attentive to road
conditions. Driving a vehicle with a braking
problem could cause an injury accident or
loss of life.
Clutch checking
Inspection
intervals
Daily pretrip inspection and
every 6000 miles (10 000 km)
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