OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
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spray wand or a plastic spray bottle. The solution
should consist of the amounts of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) and clear water shown below (Ref Fig. 25
on page 17). In addition to the battery, special attention
should be paid to metal components adjacent to the bat-
tery which should also be sprayed with the sodium bicar-
bonate (baking soda) solution.
Allow the solution to sit for at least three minutes; use a
soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the battery to
remove any residue that could contribute to the self dis-
charge of the battery. Rinse the entire area with low pres-
sure clear water. Do not use a pressure washer.
BRAKES
To reduce the possi-
bility of severe inju-
ry or death, always
evaluate pedal travel before operating a
vehicle to verify some braking function is
present.
All driving brake tests must be done in a
safe location with regard for the safety of all
personnel.
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may
take place; therefore, it is important to establish
the standard with a new vehicle.
The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be per-
formed regularly (Ref. Fig. 13 on page 12) as an evalua-
tion of braking system performance or if there is a
decrease in braking effectiveness. It is useful as a
method of identifying subtle loss of performance over
time.
Fig. 25 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution
1 1/2 gallons
(6 liters)
Clear Water
1/4 Cup (60 ml)
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
2 Gallon
(7.5 liter)
Garden
Sprayer
Ref Pns 1
1 quart
(1 liter)
Clear Water
2 Teaspoons
(10 ml)
Sodium
Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
Plastic
Spray
Bottle
OR
Non
Metallic
Wand
Fig. 26 Typical Brake Performance Test
Latch
Parking Brake
and Take Foot
Off Pedal
Line or Marker
Acceptable
Stopping
Distance
Normal Range of
Stopping Distance
Any vehicles that stop
more than 4 ft. (1.2 m)
beyond the Acceptable
Stopping Distance or
pulls to one side should
be removed from service
and inspected by a
qualified mechanic
Accelerate To
Maximum Speed
4 ft. (1.2 m)
Line or Marker
Dry, Level, Clean, Paved Surface
Ref Bpt 1
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