SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 817)

Electrical System
9.226 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
a. Park Brake Switch Removal
1. If the vehicle has one battery, disconnect the
negative (-) battery cable at the negative (-) battery
terminal (1).
If the vehicle has dual batteries, disconnect both
negative battery cables from both negative (-) battery
terminals (2).
2. Carefully pry the park brake switch (3) and wiring out
of the mounting hole.
3. Label and disconnect the wiring from the park brake
switch. Remove the switch from the vehicle.
b. Park Brake Switch Disassembly
DO NOT disassemble the park brake switch. Replace a
defective or faulty switch with a new switch.
c. Park Brake Switch Inspection and Replacement
Inspect the switch terminals for continuity and shorting in
both the ENGAGED and DISENGAGED positions.
Replace a defective or faulty switch with a new switch.
d. Park Brake Switch Installation and Testing
1. Route the wiring from the dash through the bezel,
then connect the wiring to the park brake switch (3)
as labeled during switch removal.
2. Properly position the “P” on the switch (4) to the
bottom, then press or “snap” the switch into place in
the bezel.
3. If the vehicle has one battery, connect the
negative (-) battery cable to the negative (-) battery
terminal (1).
If the vehicle has dual batteries, connect both
negative battery cables to both negative (-) battery
terminals (2).
4. Clear the area around the vehicle of personnel and
any obstructions to vehicle travel.
5. Start the engine, engage the park brake switch,
place the travel select lever in (F) FORWARD or (R)
REVERSE and in second gear and apply full throttle.
The vehicle should remain motionless in both (F)
FORWARD and (R) REVERSE positions.
6. To test for proper park brake switch disengagement,
firmly depress the service brake pedal, disengage
the park brake switch, place the travel select lever in
either (F) FORWARD or (R) REVERSE and in first
gear, and slowly press the throttle pedal while
releasing the service brake pedal. The park brake
should release, and the vehicle should travel freely.
Note: The park brake indicator on the operator’s instrument
cluster must illuminate when the park brake switch is
engaged, and not illuminate when the park brake switch
is disengaged.
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