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FAULT TESTING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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NEITHER WHEEL LOCKS WHEN
PARK BRAKE IS LATCHED. (NOTE:
AT FULL SPEED THE WHEELS MAY
NOT LOCK, BUT SHOULD BRAKE
AGGRESSIVELY).
Incorrect cable adjustment Return to factory specification
Excessive brake pedal free travel Adjust per manual
UNEQUAL BRAKING (ONE WHEEL
LOCKS WHILE OTHER ROTATES)
Wheel not locking is not adjusting Check brake operation of wheel that is
not locking
Sticky/dragging cable Check for brake lever return
Check that brake levers return at equal
rate - (Indication of dragging cable)
Cracked brake drum Replace
Brake shoes wet or glazed Check again when shoes are dry
Rusted or sticky brake pivot hardware Replace
NEITHER WHEEL LOCKS
Brake system requires complete
adjustment
Adjust entire system
Brake pedal not returning Check for binding of brake pedal
Check brake pedal free travel
GRABBING BRAKES
(OVERSENSITIVE)
Moisture has caused surface rust on
drums
Apply moderate force to pedal while at
maximum level ground speed to remove
rust until condition is relieved.
Brake Pivot binding Check and replace poor components
Condition Possible Cause Correction
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