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TRUCK, UTILITY: S250 SHELTER CARRIER, 4X4, M1113

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 1

DECEMBER 1997

CHANGE 1

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REFERENCE INFORMATION

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WARNING

Make sure

the area is clear of

personnel

and obstacles

prior to

performing

this test. Failure to do so

may result in serious injury.

PARKING

BRAKF TEST PROCFDURE:

1. Depress service brake pedal and start engine.

2. Place transmission

shift lever in D (drive) and transfer

case shift lever in H (high).

3. Apply parking brake. Slowly let up on service brake

pedal. Vehicle should remain stationary.

SFRVICF

BRAKF ROAD TEST PROCFDURF-

1. On an open, smooth, flat surface, accelerate

to a

steady, reasonable,

safe speed (below posted limits).

2. Apply pressure on the brake pedal and bring the

vehicle to a stop.

3. Repeat this procedure

several times, applying a

different brake pedal pressure each time.

Look for

the following symptoms,

which may indicate a

problem with the service brakes:

1) Spongy or pulsating brake pedal.

2) Incomplete

brake pedal return.

3) Excessive

pull to one side.

4) Unusually long braking distance.

5) Front wheels lock up before rear wheels.

6) Brake warning light comes on while braking.

7) A squealing,

grinding, or chattering

noise while

braking.

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