E-Z-GO Express S6 - Electric Owner Manual - Page 62

MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. NOTICE Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place; therefore, it is important to establish the standard with a new vehicle. The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be performed regularly as an evaluation of braking system performance. It is useful as a method of identifying subtle loss of performance over time. PERIODIC BRAKE TEST FOR MECHANICAL BRAKES 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 5 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. Several vehicles should be tested when Dry, Level, Clean, Paved Surface new and the range of stopping locations or distances recorded. Drive the vehicle at maximum speed on a flat, dry, clean, paved Accelerate To Maximum Speed 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 Latch Parking Brake and Take Foot Off Pedal Line or Marker 'normal' range of stopping distances. If the vehicle stops more than 4 ft. (1.2 m) beyond the acceptable stopping distance or Line or Marker 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 TROUBLE SHOOTING section in the Technician's Repair and Service Manual. Acceptable Stopping 4 ft. (1.2 m) 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 Typical Brake Performanace Test REAR AXLE The only maintenance required for the first five years is the periodic inspection of the rear axle for lubricant leakage. Unless leakage is evident, the lubricant need only be replaced after five years. Refer to the Service and Repair Manual for the fluid replacement procedure. Checking The Lubricant Level Clean the area around the check/fill plug and remove plug. The correct lubricant level is just below the bottom of the threaded hole. If lubricant is low, add lubricant as required. Add lubricant slowly until lubricant starts to seep from the hole. Install the check/fill plug. In the event that the lubricant is to be replaced, the oil pan must be removed or the oil siphoned through the check/fill hole. Check/Fill Plug 5 - 10