Immediately remove the vehicle from service, Warning, Test procedures – Lull 944E-42 Operation Manual User Manual

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Test Procedures

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Model 944E

Origin 3/04

Test 3 - Park Brake Hold Performance

a.

With the rated load of 9,000 lbs (4.082 Kg) on the forks, drive the vehi-
cle 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 the NEUTRAL (N) DETENT position.

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 ìTest 3î 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 steer-

ing wheel (3).

4. Service the parking brake immediately or contact your local Lull 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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