Textron EZGO RXV 2016 User Manual

BRAKES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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influenced by weather conditions, terrain, road surface
condition, accurate vehicle weight (accessories installed)
and vehicle speed. No specific braking distance can be
reliably specified. The test is completed by locking the
parking brake to remove different pedal pressures and to
include the effects of linkage mis-adjustment. Significant
changes or differences in braking performance will be
seen because of mis-adjustment.
Establish the acceptable stopping distance by testing a
new or “known to be good” vehicle and recording the
stopping location or stopping distance. For fleets of vehi-
cles, several vehicles should be tested when new and the
range of stopping locations or distances recorded.
Figure 5 Periodic Brake Performance Test
Over time, a subtle loss of performance can occur;
therefore, always establish the standard with a new
vehicle.
Drive the vehicle at maximum speed on a flat, dry, clean,
paved surface (Figure 5). Quickly press the brake pedal
to lock the parking brake at the line or marker in the test
area and remove foot from pedal. The vehicle should stop
quickly. The wheel brakes may or may not lock. Observe
the location where the vehicle stopped or measure the
distance from the point where the brakes were latched to
where the vehicle stopped. The vehicle must stop within
the “normal” range of measured distances. If the vehicle
stops more than 4 ft. (1.2 m) beyond the acceptable stop
distance or pulls to one side, the vehicle has failed the
test.
Repeat test two more times.
If the vehicle does not pass two of three Periodic Brake
Performance Tests, do the Aggressive Stop Test 10 times
as shown below, then repeat the Periodic Brake Perfor-
mance Test three more times (second set of three).If the
vehicle passes two of three Periodic Brake Performance
Tests, make sure that the clevis pins at the brake levers
are loose. If they are loose, return the vehicle to service. If
they are tight, adjust free travel. (Figure 10) Then repeat
the Periodic Brake Performance Tests. If the vehicle fails,
remove from service and refer to Wheel Brake Inspection,
to determine the reason for failure.
Aggressive Stop Test
To decrease the risk of serious injury or death,
all brake tests must be done in a safe location
for the safety of all personnel.
Always do a visual inspection and inspect the
pedal travel before you operate a vehicle to
confirm some braking function is present.
The purpose of this test is to attempt to completely
expand and release the brake adjusters on a vehicle that
has failed the first set of Periodic Brake Performance
Tests. It is important that the technician or mechanic
make sure the test is performed in a non-congested area
for the safety of all personnel.
To do an Aggressive Stop Test, equally load both sides of
the vehicle (Figure 6) and apply maximum force and
travel to the service brake pedal while moving. Do not
lock the parking brake. Do this a total of 10 times with the
first few at slow speed. If the brake function is enough or
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Textron EZGO RXV 2016 Specifications

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Brand	Textron
Model	EZGO RXV 2016
Category	Golf Cars
Language	English