E-Z-GO TERRAIN 1000 - Manual (Page 48)

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MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Owner’s Guide
TIRE INSPECTION
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Service Schedule. Inflation pressures should be checked when the
tires are cool. Be sure to install the valve dust cap after checking or inflating.
BRAKES
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death,
always evaluate pedal travel before operating a vehi-
cle 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; there-
fore, it is important to establish the standard with a new vehicle.
The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be performed regu-
larly as an evaluation of braking system performance. It is useful
as a method of identifying subtle loss of performance over time.
Periodic Brake Test
The purpose of this test is to compare the braking performance of
the vehicle to the braking performance of new or ‘known to be
good’ vehicles or to an established acceptable stopping distance. Actual stopping distances will be influenced by weather
conditions, terrain, road surface condition, actual vehicle weight (accessories installed) and vehicle speed. No specific
braking distance can be reliably specified. The test is conducted by latching the park brake to eliminate different pedal
pressures and to include the affects of linkage 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.
Drive the vehicle at maximum speed on a flat, dry, clean, paved surface. Quickly depress the brake pedal to latch the
parking brake at the line or marker in the test area and remove foot from pedal. The vehicle should stop aggressively.
The wheel brakes may or may not lock. Observe the vehicle stopping location or measure the vehicle stopping distance
from the point at which the brakes were latched. The vehicle should stop within the ‘normal’ range of stopping distances.
If the vehicle stops more than 4 ft. (1.2 m) beyond the acceptable stopping distance or pulls to one side, the vehicle has
failed the test and should be tested again.
If the vehicle fails the second test, it should
immediately be removed from service. The vehicle must be inspected by a
qualified mechanic who should refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section in the Technician’s Repair and Service Man-
ual.
SYSTEM TEST
At monthly intervals, test the controller by allowing the vehicle to roll down an incline with the accelerator pedal released.
Braking force should be felt at approximately 2 mph (3 kph) indicating that the system is functioning. If vehicle speed con-
tinues to rise, apply the service brake and have vehicle inspected by a trained mechanic.
Latch park
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