SkyTrak 6042 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 180)

178 Model 6042 Origin 2/04
Test Procedures
Test 3 - Park Brake Hold Performance
a. With the rated load of 6,000 lbs (2.721 Kg) on the forks, drive
the vehicle forward up a 15% grade (15 ft. rise over 100 ft. run).
b. Stop the vehicle using the service brakes, apply the park brake,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N).
c. Take your foot off the service brake pedal. The vehicle should
not move.
d. Apply the service brakes, shift the transmission into REVERSE
(R), move the park brake switch to the OFF position and back
down off the grade.
e. Repeat “Test 3” by backing up the grade and checking the park
brake holding performance.
If the parking brake or transmission de-clutch does not pass these tests, do
the following.
1. Immediately remove the vehicle from service.
2. Block all four wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
3. Place the accident prevention tags (1) on the ignition switch (2) and
the steering wheel (3).
4. Service the parking brake immediately or contact your local
Sky Trak Distributor to repair the system.
WARNING:
BLOCK ALL FOUR WHEELS. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious personal injury from vehicle roll
away.
DANGER
DANGER
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